Tag Archives: magic

Aiming for the Tri-Rune Release!

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I really hate clock changes.  (Don’t even think of gloating this year, Arizona.) It always wrecks havoc with my energy the next day and I’m planning on finally seeing Frozen this morning.  Doesn’t help that the toddler had a … Continue reading →

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Themes of Allure of the Gypsies

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

There are quite a few themes in Allure of the Gypsies, but most of them are character specific.  Friendship carries over from the other books, so you can bet it’s an ongoing theme.  How far will you go for friends … Continue reading →

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From the Vault: Four Season Moons

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Bloody Vir brings summer blaze Before the wind of amber Ult Who is driven off by Tavon’s ice Until emerald Canst frees the land Then Vir retakes his throne                       … Continue reading →

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Sari: The Lonely Gypsy (Possible Spoilers)

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

The big introduction of Allure of the Gypsies is Sari, who is the titular gypsy.  Now, I won’t go into details about her story because you can read the book for that.  There are also other posts that involve her.  … Continue reading →

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Talking Animals: Yay or Nay or Meh?

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Anthropomorphism– the attribution of human form or behavior to an object, animal.  I.E.- Anything done by Disney. I think most of us grew up with something along these lines.  Whether it be a singing mouse, a trouble-making Wabbit, a lasagna-eating … Continue reading →

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Giveaway News and Call to the Blogosphere

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Busy day coming up, but I had to mention a few things before one of the big posts: Thank you to all who donated to the February giveaway.  I’m waiting on the list of winners, which might be delayed due … Continue reading →

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Character Theme of . . . Bob

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This is going to be an odd character theme to bring up because Bob hasn’t shown up in the series yet.  The character’s name isn’t even Bob.  I’ve hinted at Bob because Bob holds a special place among the villains.  … Continue reading →

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Fantasy Seers: Look into the Crystal Ball

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the most common devices/characters/whatever in fantasy is the fortune teller/seer/oracle.  It happens all the time where a character either seeks out or stumbles upon a strange person who can hint about the future.  One great use for these … Continue reading →

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Themes of Legends of Windemere: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

The second book of the Legends of Windemere series, this one is rough.  While Beginning of a Hero was very lighthearted and dealt with Luke rising to the challenge, Prodigy of Rainbow Tower takes a baseball bat to the character’s … Continue reading →

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Only a Few Hours Left!

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

ONLY A FEW HOURS LEFT TO GET LEGENDS OF WINDEMERE: BEGINNING OF A HERO FOR FREE!!!!! DON’T FORGOT TO GRAB PRODIGY OF RAINBOW TOWER & ALLURE OF THE GYPSIES TOO!!!

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