Tag Archives: villains

Questions, Questions, So Few Questions

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

First off, this is going to be Sticky Posted for a few days or the whole week.  All new posts will appear below it.  So I’m still active, but this is going to help me keep blogging in August. I … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Unleash the Villain Laugh!

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Let’s go to the opposite end of the spectrum.  You can connect this to your hero and world or go for something unique.  Respond in the comments or on your own blog with a link.  Though the ‘bonus’ question might … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Facing A Monster

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

This is an excerpt from Curse of the Dark Wind.  Tried to find a good Nyx/Sari scene, but those seem to be spoiler heavy or lengthy with no good severing point.  As usual, there might be a spoiler or two … Continue reading →

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Marvel Vs DC: Does It Matter?

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I know this is a topic that can start on-line battles, end friendships, and reveal some of the  most colorful language ever.  Yet I’ve been asked to talk about Marvel Heroes Vs DC Heroes, which implies that I have to … Continue reading →

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Character Hot Seat: Gabriel the Destiny God & Baron Arthuru Kernaghan

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Baron Kernaghan is the time-locked main villain of the series and tied for 3rd with Luke Callindor and Fizzle.  He is the great darkness that was wiped from the memory and history of Windemere.  His return will revive his legacy, … Continue reading →

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Upheaval in a Story

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yw1Tgj9-VU When writing a long series, it helps to do an upheaval for your characters.  It doesn’t have to be all of them, but shaking up the life of a few in a story can help their progress.  Even if … Continue reading →

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TONIGHT! 8-11 PM EST! #WINDEMERESPEAKS TWUBS CHAT!

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Today is the day!  Well tonight.  Ask Charles E. Yallowitz or any of the Windemere characters a question.  Though try to avoid spoilers. So wonder how to get in on the fun? Just follow these instructions: Go to Twubs Chat. … Continue reading →

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Action and Knowing Your Character

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve talked about writing action scenes before and people still ask for some tips.  Today I’m going to give a few that center on knowing your character.  Some might be repeats from other posts, but it doesn’t hurt to hear … Continue reading →

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Why Don’t You Kill the Hero?

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a spontaneous post born from an interesting statement on a review.  The person asked why the villains don’t kill the heroes or why I explain the reason for such an action.  You know what?  I’m betting we all … Continue reading →

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Nameless Finale and A Fresh Book

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

So I’m staring at these empty pages in the first notebook.  Though I guess you can’t call it first since I have at least 10 others that range from 2 years old to high school days.  This is the first … Continue reading →

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