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Villain Teaser Excerpt: Krypters, Ravenous ‘Children’ of Nyx

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Nyx spent a few books being pushed to her limits, but these creatures are the first time her magic was ever truly negated.  They’re hungry to devour her aura and flesh, but nobody really knows why.  Check out their debut … Continue reading →

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The Crying Scene and The Beloved Villain

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

I just finished watching an anime I’ve been meaning to get to for a long time.  I saw the first version of it and read a lot of the manga, but this was the new version that I finally got … Continue reading →

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Villain Teaser Excerpt: Kalam the One-Footed Vampire

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This guy causes a lot of trouble for Luke, Nyx, and their friends.  One could say he triggers the main plot of the story, but that might be giving the pompous bloodsucker too much credit.  Kalam is a vampire and … Continue reading →

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Villain Teaser Excerpt: General Vile the Sinister Halfling

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Not sure if I ever mentioned this guy on here, but he’s a major ally of the Lich who got involved in the action more often than I expected.  He debuts during the first scene of Allure of the Gypsies, … Continue reading →

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Villain Teaser Excerpt: Trinity, the Chaos Elf Queen

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Queen Trinity of the chaos elves is the powerful rival and playmate of Nyx.  They have a very interesting relationships and I love it when they can fight each other.  Trinity debuted in the prologue of Prodigy of Rainbow Tower, … Continue reading →

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Villain Teaser Excerpt: The Lich and His Loyal Hellfire Elf

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Kicking off this week of villain excerpts with the two that started it all.  The Lich and the Hellfire Elf debuted in Beginning of a Hero, which is available on Amazon for 99 cents. “You have failed me, Garna,” hisses … Continue reading →

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A Villain’s Happy Ending?

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Now, Joker and Harley Quinn never got married, but this is something that gets overlooked a lot.  In fact, I’m having trouble remembering any husband/wife married couples.  There are probably very few that have a stable relationship because most people … Continue reading →

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Party in the Caster Swamp

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

The Lich– Do we have a question to work with here? General Vile– I believe we are supposed to discuss being villains and our various motivations. Trinity– There aren’t many of us here.  The big boys were told to stay … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Henchman Emporium!

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome, potential evildoer, to the store where we have minions, lackeys, henchmen, fodder, and whatever other human resources you need.  You’re not a cop or a hero in disguise, are you?  Of course not.  The dogs would have already torn … Continue reading →

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Benefits of Using Darker Perspectives

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Let’s just jump right into the list here.  The topic is why writing a few scenes that focus on the villains can help your story.  Again, you don’t see these very often unless the hero or a supporting character is … Continue reading →

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