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Outline Time . . . Trouble Already?

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I don’t really know if that’s an Irish proverb.  Just liked the sound of it when looking for sleep quotes.  Why do I think this is what’s going to get a lot of comments? The reason I went for … Continue reading →

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Dean Pendrac: The Vampire Queen’s Loyal Servant

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

I hate to admit that I almost forgot about this character who shows up in War of Nytefall: Rivalry.  I have no real excuse.  Maybe it’s because Dean Pendrac has a rather strange origin when compared to all of the … Continue reading →

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Jewelz the Vampire Queen

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

There’s only so much I can say about the Vampire Queen considering her past and actions are the main part of War of Nytefall: Rivalry.  Yet, I can reveal her true name, which is Jewelz.  I can share a little bit … Continue reading →

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Titus Takes the Spotlight!

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

While War of Nytefall: Rivalry focuses mostly on Mab and Clyde, there is a curious subplot for Titus Winthrop.  For those who missed his origin post, Titus is the biological brother of Mab and the leader of the Vengeance Hounds.  This … Continue reading →

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The History of Mab and Clyde

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

War of Nytefall: Rivalry will be a major turning point in the relationship of Mab and Clyde.  I feel confident in saying this because anyone who read the first book or stuff about them on this blog knows how they interact.  … Continue reading →

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The Origin of ‘War of Nytefall: Rivalry’

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

As long as everything goes smoothly, I gearing up for my first release of 2019 and it’s going to be War of Nytefall: Rivalry.  It’s been awhile, so I might be a bit rusty at this hyping thing, but here we … Continue reading →

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Lost: The Princess General of Womb-Bornia (Note: There is no Womb-Bornia)

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

The only reason I used the character above is because Lost has silver hair.  Obviously, she’s essential to War of Nytefall: Lost since her name is in the title.  This is a character who I’ve been wanting to introduce for a … Continue reading →

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Princess Cyrena: The Altered Harpy

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Princess Cyrena is the wife of the Shadow Earl and the caretaker of Rayne.  In fact, it’s stated that she was transformed from a regular harpy to one that is more humanoid and civil.  Even stranger, she has a facial … Continue reading →

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Rayne: Raised Among the Monsters

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

I really haven’t gone into any of the supporting cast of Quest of the Brokenhearted, so now feels like the time.  There really wasn’t much outside of the champions, Kira Grasdon, and the Shadow Earl.  A few characters turned up to … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Writing Character Backstories: Prepare the Cutting Room

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

John W. Howell asked: You have the most fabulous backstories and histories for your characters. what compels you to develop these backstories? Do you use all of the history and backstories or are some waiting to be employed? Now, I have … Continue reading →

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