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The Risk of Fading Characters

Posted on November 4, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on September 2, 2020.) This is a big challenge when it comes to ensemble cast stories.  Yes, there are those that take the reins of the story and others that float into supporting cast.  Yet, each player is … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesdays: Delaying The Inevitable

Posted on November 3, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

I think I want to post some humorous scenes this month.  Here is a section of Allure of the Gypsies.  Get a look at Luke and Nyx earlier in their adventures.

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Gathering For Adventure: Writing An Ensemble Story

Posted on November 2, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

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

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Windemere Monsters: The Hejinn aka First Elves

Posted on October 30, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

That’s the closest I can find to these monsters and it doesn’t really come close.  Some people may have noticed something odd in Windemere.  All of the main races have cities, kingdoms, or some central organization, except for the Elves.  … Continue reading →

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Windemere Monsters: Giltris (Lizard-People)

Posted on October 28, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Not that hard to explain these guys since they are what you would expect from the picture above.  The Giltris are lizard people who live in various tribal systems throughout Windemere.  Being cold-blooded, most of them stick to swamps and … Continue reading →

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Windemere Monsters: Oakind (Treants)

Posted on October 26, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Here we are with the first of the Windemere monsters.  I think we’ll all recognize these creatures, which I call Oakind.  They are also Ents or Treants, which are the sentient trees found throughout fantasy.  Walking and talking as they … Continue reading →

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Windemere Monsters: The Griffin

Posted on October 23, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the greatest of the Windemere beasts, the griffin gets a lot of attention throughout the series.  There are the griffin riders of Gaia who are shown in The Compass Key.  One shows up in Beginning of a Hero … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Treetop Tussle

Posted on October 20, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Is this the biggest scene of War of Nytefall: Eradication?  No.  Is this a major plot point that will reveal all?  No.  Will it be a lot of fun to read?  That’s the plan.  It’s Monster vs Monster this time.

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Windemere Monsters: The Dread Boar

Posted on October 19, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

The Dread Boar is one of the creatures that came out of nowhere and racked up a ton of mileage quickly.  Debuting in the Legends of Windemere series, they have also been mentioned and appeared in War of Nytefall and … Continue reading →

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Windemere Monsters: The Jesters

Posted on October 16, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

This is one that can get confusing because their name is also used for the career and clothing.  The thing to remember going forward is that the Jesters here are spelled with a capital ‘J’.  Also that I won’t be … Continue reading →

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