Tag Archives: magic

Monster Origin: Elves (Sorry, Mr. Tolkien)

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

We all know the standard fantasy elf.   Tall, noble, blonde, fantastic archers, blah blah blah blah.  This was made famous by Lord of the Rings and it has been a tradition in fantasy books that use elves.  They always hate … Continue reading →

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Amazon Kindle Release!!!!!!

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

And that’s all she wrote, folks . . . wait, that’s just the beginning of what she wrote. Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero is now for sale on Amazon Kindle.  I’ve attached a direct link to the site … Continue reading →

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Smashwords Release!!!!!!!

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

While I wait for the Kindle and Paperback versions to finish review, I’ve found that the book is now for sale for .99 cents on Smashwords.  This site has various formats for non-Kindle users, but I do see something for … Continue reading →

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Fall of the Dragon

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The rain fell heavy upon the town. As the stranger drew his unused blade. A battle would ensue today. Hungry steel would meet a starving fire. Leaving carnage on the ground And ashes in the air.   The beast was … Continue reading →

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Smiling Dancer

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

She spins and flips Using tables as her dance floor Reveling in the cheers That met her every move Skirts of sunlight and fire Hiding her legs Transforming her Into an unearthly dancer Beaming with a smile Stealing hearts and … Continue reading →

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L.o.W.-Prodigy of Rainbow Tower Part 1

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Deep within the bowels of the Caster Swamp, a cave pulses with putrid, green light. The area around the cave reeks of death with silenced frogs floating belly-up in the bubbling water. Blackened willows twist in unnatural shapes to shield … Continue reading →

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History of Your World Part 1 The Sequel

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I guess I’m on a Mel Brooks kick today, but that’s not the point of this.  I was thinking about world building, which is something that most fantasy authors have to do.  There are different levels of depth that you … Continue reading →

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Origins: Kira Grasdon

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve mentioned how some characters alter stories because of their personality or evolve groups.  Sari with the sexual undertones and gypsies.  Fritz with gnomes and Aedyn with priests.  Nyx with magic and Trinity with the chaos elves.  Well, I may … Continue reading →

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Monster Origin: Dragons

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

First a note:  Tomorrow might be the last posting of ‘Beginning of a Hero’.  I haven’t decided if I want to go higher than 25 parts, especially since I’m so close to actually publishing the book.  I wish I had … Continue reading →

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Island of the Bleeding Blade

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Deep within the thousand isles That create the lunar serpent Lays an island made of man Composed of his bone and flesh A simple shore of gathered muck Around a growing mountain Made of the fallen worthless Skulls dot the … Continue reading →

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