Tag Archives: violence

Pondering the Tough Hero

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve been thinking about a certain character type that confuses me.  This is the tough badass that stands upon a pile of bodies while laughing and screaming for the next challenger.  A few macho/defiant quips are thrown, injuries are ignored, … Continue reading →

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Throwback Post: These Are Not Rules of Fantasy

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m drawing out a popular post from July 4, 2014.  I’m still standing by this, but a year hasn’t even passed.  As usual, I don’t edit these when I put them back up for another look.  I might be doing … Continue reading →

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The Psycho Hero: Lunacy for Good?

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This falls into the Anti-Hero category, but I’m putting this on the extreme side of the spectrum.  The Psycho Hero is off his rocker and would probably a villain if the writers didn’t make him a hero.  These characters are … Continue reading →

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Teaser Action Week: Stephen

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Today is the last of the excerpts and it is from the upcoming release LEGENDS OF WINDEMERE: THE COMPASS KEY.  Coming to Amazon Kindle in August!  More importantly this is the blog introduction of ‘Bob’.

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These Are Not Rules of Fantasy

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

A big headache for genre writing is that nearly every reader has their own set of rules about how that genre should work.  They have their favorite authors and all others get compared to those ‘elite’.  Any deviation is met … Continue reading →

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To Trash a Romance or Not to Trash a Romance?

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Now if violence happens with no reaction then sex/relationships have the opposite problem.  Many authors take an approach that the best way to stir things up is to screw with a romantic subplot.  That is a good method, but you … Continue reading →

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From Noble Hero to Murderer and Back Again

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Something I’ve started to find odd in fantasy books is that most characters have no problem taking a human life.  I can understand monsters, but it’s rare that a fantasy hero will have any hesitation in killing.  Even if they’ve … Continue reading →

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Rules of Gore . . . in Storytelling

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

I have a confession: I’m not a big fan of gore.  I get squeamish easily, so this is topic that comes from a person who has a low tolerance.  I’ve gotten better in my old age, but I couldn’t even … Continue reading →

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Four eBooks for 99 Cents Each!

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This is the Eve of All Hallows Eve, so I should be talking about horror and pushing my horror novella.  Instead, I’ve realized that not everyone likes to be scared.  After all, not every child dresses up as a monster.  … Continue reading →

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Catalysts is Live!!

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Quicker than expected, Catalysts is for sale on Amazon Kindle.  Click on the cover to go to the Amazon sale site.  Pick up this horror novella for 99 cents and have a Happy Halloween. Blurb: When trapped in an elevator … Continue reading →

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