Tag Archives: stories

What Makes a Good Villain?

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I’ve been thinking a lot about villains and what makes one popular while others are laughed at.  The answer I came up with is that it really depends on the individual since most villains have fans.  Sure, we live … Continue reading →

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When Stories Run Alongside Each Other

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

The last two Legends of Windemere volumes will be stories that are running alongside each other.  While Trinity and her team are searching for the crests, the champions will be recovering from their previous adventure and heading out to their final … Continue reading →

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Forging a Hero Group: Everyone Get Along!

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

While people do pick favorite heroes in Legends of Windemere, there really isn’t a central hero once it reaches Prodigy of Rainbow Tower.  Luke Callindor is the first one we meet and Nyx has been raised as a champion, but that doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Ichabod Brooks and the 12 Stories

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

So I did a three sentence synopsis/mini-blurbs for each of the chosen Ichabod Brooks stories.  Well, except for Ichabod Brooks and the Starwind Egg since that’s on the blog.  Still wondering if I should delete it or leave it up even … Continue reading →

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Ichabod Brooks and the . . . Poll

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I thought I’d just put something simple up for today and keep it a sticky until the next morning.  I have a lot on my plate in the next few days that might take me away more than I’d … Continue reading →

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A Dash of This, A Pinch of That, and a Headache Ensues

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Okay, so it might not be that bad.  Normally I would save this for the goal post, but I felt like talking about it separately.  Mostly because tomorrow’s post is going to be more about another topic.  Getting hard to … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: The Unexpected Favorite

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m getting some mileage out of these sketches.  Now I’m going to be trying to connect the Questions 3 to whatever I do for the Tuesday post.  Not easy for the first one that told the origin of The Mercenary Prince. … Continue reading →

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Growing a Character? Add water, sunlight, & the nearest sugary confection

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I have to be honest about this post.  I’m not sure what I originally meant by ‘Growing a Character’ when I saw it on the list of topics.  Somebody probably suggested it and I thought the note would be enough.  … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Barb & Michael Caffrey Their Long List of Works #fantasy #romance #military #scifi

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Today I’m going to be showcasing an author and her various works.  Barb Caffrey is a science fiction/fantasy author who is also trying to keep her late husband’s work alive on Amazon.  Both of them have published works that you … Continue reading →

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Dark Characters Create Dark Authors?

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a quick post that just came to my head and forced me to push another spontaneous one to late June.  Basically, this connects to the paranormal thriller I’m working on and how I think it’s affecting me. The … Continue reading →

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