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Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero Part 5

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

“What is this important mission that Duke Solomon has for me?” asks a tall man in shiny platemail. The towering warrior stands in the middle of a clearing with the remains of a large campsite scattered around him. A gray … Continue reading →

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Thieves and Laughter

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

I like writing scenes with manipulative thieves in them.  It’s surprisingly entertaining  writing both sides of this type of exchange. One side has to believable, but also subtly bend the truth that the reader is aware of. The other side … Continue reading →

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Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero Part 4

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

Visindor Forest remains at peace as it has every morning for centuries. Birds sing and shimmering pixies play tag in the warm sunlight. Glistening droplets of dew cover the leaves and grass as animals quietly venture out of their homes. … Continue reading →

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Game vs. Book: Difference in the Details

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

At the age of thirteen, I was introduced to Dungeons & Dragons, which opened the door to several other dice-based roleplaying games. This hobby lasted through college and a few years beyond. If you think I’m outing myself as a … Continue reading →

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Luke Callindor

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

I was thinking that since tomorrow’s post is about the difficulty in converting D&D game characters into book characters and Luke makes his website debut on Friday, I should talk about him. Luke Callindor was created in my freshman year … Continue reading →

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Legend of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero Part 3

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

“Unnatural beast,” growls a silky voice that passes over the oceans and returns to the throat of its patient mistress. A gorgeous elven woman with chocolate brown hair stands on the pristine shores of Ambervale. The goddess turns away from … Continue reading →

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Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero Part 2

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

The elf reappears in a large room with arcane symbols on the floor and a single chair against the far wall. Each symbol looks like it is bleeding along the floor and swirling into itself as shadows lick at their … Continue reading →

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Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero Part 1

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

A shrill bell echoes through the darkness that covers the riverside town of Rodillen. Very few people walk the empty streets while eerie noises drift through the murky air. A dull wind snakes its way among the buildings, carrying a … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Windemere

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

A genuine, heartfelt welcome to everyone who has wandered over to my corner of the internet.  I am Charles Edward Yallowitz and this is my author blog/website.  It is here that I will be posting sections of my books, personal … Continue reading →

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