Tag Archives: magic

Are Samurai Allowed?

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m sure I’ll anger some people with this post or within the comments.  This is a debate that has gone back to my college days and I’m still confused on it. Traditionally, fantasy is set in a European style setting.  … Continue reading →

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Brewing Idea: Lions of Trune

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I came up with an idea that has been rattling around my head.  I’m still not sure exactly where to go with this, but here is what I have. A group of friends (4 boys and 1 girl) live in … Continue reading →

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Some Notes on Spirit Animals

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m using the term spirit animal, but I’m going to use another definition near the end to pull in another topic.  Now, a spirit animal is a beast that falls into one of the following categories: Physical animal that is … Continue reading →

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Unedited Excerpt from Family of the Tri-Rune

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

“Don’t cast any magic,” Isaiah warns her. Nyx ignores the chattering monkey as her eyes glow bright yellow. Isaiah retreats toward Timoran while Nyx looks down at the krypters again. The monsters shift in and out of her vision as … Continue reading →

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Now Live on eReaderNewsToday!

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero is on today’s eReaderNewsToday listing.  Click on Fizzle to take a look:

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The Hardest Part (Also Sale Promo)

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The book is done My editing complete I eye Amazon like a hawk Greedy and nervous Prepared for that final step Self-publishing! You are my chosen path It is not the final step Merely the first The hardest part now … Continue reading →

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Excerpt: Childhood Friends (Unedited from Family of the Tri-Rune)

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Sari’s emerald eyes flutter open as pinpricks of sunlight appear on her face. She pushes a few locks of her dark blue hair out of her mouth while snuggling closer to the warm, slender body next to her. Her smooth … Continue reading →

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Woman of Windemere: Nyx Poems

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I Am Nyx I am magic Born to cast and fight It is my destiny To face the darkness A warrior of the gods Should I know anything else? Fire in my hands Before I could take step Taking to … Continue reading →

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Women of Windemere: Nyx

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

A few weeks ago, Kayla Matt contacted me about drawing the female characters of Windemere.  She did an amazing job.  Today, I’m showcasing her drawings of Nyx along with poems, videos, and an excerpt. Nyx is the powerful sorceress, known … Continue reading →

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Excerpt: On Her Own (Unedited from The Compass Key)

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Kira slips onto the balcony and closes the door behind her, the ocean air making her shiver with excitement. She climbs onto the railing and eyes the thick anchor chain that is a feet around the side of the ship. … Continue reading →

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