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Ask a Character: Aedyn Karwyn

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s that time of week again.  Stop groaning.  Another character from Legends of Windemere is going to walk into the hot seat. Today, we’re going to round out our heroes with Aedyn Karwyn.  For those not in the know, Aedyn … Continue reading →

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Ask and Be Answered: Trope Removal

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Misha Burnett asked me a question on my ‘Ask and Be Answered’ page.  The question was: “If you could make one trope of speculative fiction (fantasy, science fiction, horror) magically vanish, what would it be? For example, just wave your … Continue reading →

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Of Broken Readers and Giant Battles

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

My WordPress reader is simply not behaving today.  It doesn’t even tell me when there are new posts to look at.  I have to refresh and even then it’s iffy.  So, I’m sure I’m missing posts as they come up.  … Continue reading →

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Sneak Peek: Never Mess With Fizzle

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

(Note:  This is from the book that I’m currently working on, so it has not been edited.  It’s just been a big Fizzle week, so I thought I’d give him a shining moment here.) Fizzle darts around the clearing surrounding … Continue reading →

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Ask a Character: Fizzle

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Last week, I said Aedyn Karwyn would get this week.  It turns out another character has had a good week in terms of review and attention.  Aedyn has graciously agreed to go next week and allow Fizzle a turn to … Continue reading →

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Wattpad Experiment Time

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I just finished posting the first two chapters of Beginning of a Hero on Wattpad.  If my research is correct, two things should happen: Nobody can post my book up there because it’s already on there. This should work as … Continue reading →

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Great Line or Sleep Deprivation Foolishness

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I think I came up with an amazing line last night, but in the morning, I’m no longer sure.  It still sounds great, so I wanted to toss it out there for a second opinion.  This is said by the … Continue reading →

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Sneak Peek: Return to Haven (Allure of the Gypsies)

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

“Your hometown looks very quaint, Luke,” Nyx mentions from the edge of the flower-covered hill that they had camped on. Reveling in the fresh breeze, she takes in the sight of the modest town sitting a mile away. Plumes of … Continue reading →

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Ask a Character: Fritz Warrenberg

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Today we have everyone’s favorite gnome illusionist, inventor, and womanizer, Fritz Warrenberg.  Well, he has a few fans, so I’m keeping the everyone.  Along with him is his loyal riding sheep, Bessaria, who will be busy eating out of the … Continue reading →

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Quandary and Confusion

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I’ve been chugging away at ‘Tales of the Slumberlord’ and I’ll probably finish the characters up tonight.  Tomorrow and the weekend will see me finishing up the brief book outlines to make sure I’ll remember what I’m doing when … Continue reading →

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