Tag Archives: villains

7 Tips to Having Nobility in Fiction

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

As a fantasy author, I have to consider the layers of society.  Nobles are the clearest division because they are composed of the kings, queens, princes, princesses, and other titled folks.  A reader will have an immediate reaction to these … Continue reading →

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Pet Peeve: Casual First Kill

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I have a small pet peeve that comes up from time to time.  Not sure if this bugs other people since we tend to think of killing in action movies as normal.  Yet, how normal should it be for a … Continue reading →

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Xavier Tempest and Nadia Sylvan: Villains of Nytefall

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

With War of Nytefall: Eulogy bringing the series to a close, I felt like looking back at the top villains.  At least, they were for the overarching plot.  Xavier Tempest and Nadia Sylvan ruled Nyte while waging their war against the … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: A Sadistic Father’s Tears

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

This excerpt from Legends of Windemere: Warlord of the Forgotten Age comes really close to spoiler territory.  Have to wonder what comes next since it doesn’t cross that line.  Enjoy!

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What is the Superhero Paradox?

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve actually thought of this issue a lot since my teenage years, but I never knew there was a term for it until now.  It may be nuanced, but the gist is: Superhero Paradox–  Superheroes try to make the world … Continue reading →

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Why I Love/Hate Eucatastrophe?

Posted on July 16, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Hero–  I’m rather torn on this subject. Villain–  I flat out hate the thing.  Almost as much as not having a name for this skit. Hero–  We can agree on that second problem. Villain–  Hear me out on eucatastrophe.  It … Continue reading →

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Betrayal by Accident: That Make It Any Better?

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

We all hate it when characters turn out to be traitors.  Betrayal is rarely applauded beyond it being a surprise twist.  At least, it should be, but it can be tough.  Many times, a character who turns out to be … Continue reading →

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Desirae Duvall Rides Again

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

This might be a short post only because this isn’t a big part of the book.  I think.  It is a hallmark though.  Desirae Duvall was the major villain of War of Nytefall: Ravenous and she is currently the only one … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: I’M EVIL!!!!

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

I was going to do a big post about this topic, but I realized that this could be one that differs from person to person.  So, it’s best for me to start with myself and then open up the floor.  … Continue reading →

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When Kindness Change the Villain

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Above, you will see a picture from the anime called ‘One Piece’.  Don’t go running away yet because there’s a point.  In the scene, you have one of the heroes named Sanji (blonde) with a villain named Ghin (guy on … Continue reading →

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