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Thieves of Every Flavor

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the most common and popular character types in fantasy is the thief.  Now, you normally see these as comic relief, the betrayer, the criminal with a heart of gold, and other roles.  Honestly, it’s difficult to make a … Continue reading →

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Test Scene: The Unstoppable Rakesh

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

(This is a scene from a future book that I haven’t even outlined yet.  Testing out characters and the overall atmosphere.) Ryusuke slowly backs away from Rakesh, who has healed every slash that the samurai has inflicted on him.  He … Continue reading →

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The Stereotypes of Thieves

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

On Monday, I noted a few thief stereotypes that bugged me.  I will admit that I probably do them too, but that just makes me a hypocrite.  I’m pretty sure a lot of authors hate reading something and use it … Continue reading →

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What Do You Look for in Thieves?

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve been editing some very thief heavy scenes and was also remembering a few comments over my first book.  Basically, I had some people complaining that Nimby the halfling thief was stereotypical and also that he should have been put … Continue reading →

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Character Poem: Nimby

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Charming halfling Smelling of sawdust and guile Loyalty in his blood Sleight of hand to pick all locks The world’s pockets are his to loot A noble heart beats in his chest While mischief’s in his eyes Legends of Windemere: … Continue reading →

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City Poem: Rodillen

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Beautiful city Sitting on the L’Dandrin Welcoming and bright Full of quiet quaint In the wake of a gnomish home The metal dome filled With booming invention And the only place of peace Night will fall And change the face … Continue reading →

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The Trouble with Sin

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

  Sin:  Oh for the love of the gods!  I don’t look anything like that! Author:  Sorry.  Thief images on the internet are rather basic.  It was either this or a leather-clad woman that would be equally at home on … Continue reading →

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Book Trailer Teaser: The Priest, The Inventor, The Thief, The Demon, & The Sheep

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Sean Cooke has been gracious enough to work on a book trailer for Beginning of a Hero.  I just received the flat colored pictures, which have been done by the highly talented Kayla Matt. Can’t wait for the trailer?  Then … Continue reading →

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Book Trailer Teaser: Fritz Warrenberg, Bessaria, & Nimby

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I know I’m lazy and I’m copying and pasting the intro.  There.  I outed myself as a slacker.  😛 Sean Cooke has been gracious enough to work on a book trailer for Beginning of a Hero.  I recently received … Continue reading →

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The Enchantress

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Thursday Poetry Prompt by We Drinks Because We’re Poets. I may be in a mess It’s might fault, I will confess A spell I need to make To avoid this wizard’s best A fang of snake A rib from dead … Continue reading →

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