Tag Archives: Windemere

What Drives Your Heroes?

Posted on August 28, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on January 11, 2016.) In The Mercenary Prince, Delvin Cunningham goes on his adventure to prove to himself that he has what it takes to be a champion.  Luke Callindor starts his adventure to prove he deserves his famous … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Mystery Knight

Posted on August 25, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Here’s part of a fight scene in War of Nytefall: Eradication.  This was a secret debut for a future character.  Funny thing is that I kind of forgot about this when I wrote the book the hunter fully appeared in.  … Continue reading →

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Windemere Governments: Darkmill

Posted on August 24, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on December 19, 2014.  Only covers Legends of Windemere for a bit, but it was still interesting.) This location has yet to be visited in the books, but it has been mentioned.  Ruled by Queen Ionia, Darkmill is … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: The Teamwork Drill

Posted on August 20, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(So, this is a poem depicting a scene in Beginning of a Hero.  It was one that kept evolving with giving more to secondary characters and leading up to Luke Callindor making a big mistake.  There’s some childish humor in it … Continue reading →

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Windemere Governments: Gods’ Voice

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on December 18, 2014.  Only covers Legends of Windemere for a bit, but it was still interesting.) The Central Sister City is where Duke Solomon, ruler of Serab, lives and makes the kingdom laws.  Again, this is a … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: More Than He Bargained For

Posted on August 11, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

This is going way back!  Before The Life & Times of Ichabod Brooks, I gave our favorite adventurer a smaller outing.  It was a single short story that was well received on the blog.  I figured it was a great way … Continue reading →

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Windemere Governments: Hero’s Gate

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on December 17, 2014.  Only covers Legends of Windemere for a bit, but it was still interesting.) For being one of the major areas of events in Legends of Windemere, Hero’s Gate isn’t a Sister City.  It’s decently … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: A Local Pest or Guide?

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Today’s teaser introduces a new character who may be just what Clyde needs to survive War of Nytefall: Savagery.  He’s a denizen of Mestra, which meant I wasn’t always sure where I wanted to go with him.  Since Mestra was always … Continue reading →

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Windemere Governments: Rodillen

Posted on August 3, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on December 16, 2014.  Only covers Legends of Windemere for a bit, but it was still interesting.) This would be the second city that Luke Callindor, Nyx, and their friends visit in Prodigy of Rainbow Tower.  Rodillen is … Continue reading →

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Outlines: Plans That Rarely Work Perfectly

Posted on July 31, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on March 11, 2015.) I talk about having outlines and making plans before I write.  These act like a ‘baby draft’ and make the creation of a first draft smoother.  At least to me.  It’s this part of … Continue reading →

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