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Do Characters Need Birthdays?

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This is something that’s been plaguing me for a while.  Is it necessary for characters to have birthdays?  I’ve read many fantasy series where the birthdays pass without notice or aren’t mentioned at all.  Personally, I never really thought about … Continue reading →

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Now What? Also, Cake or Death?

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The video has nothing to do with anything I’m about to talk about.  The video is entirely for entertainment.  The rest is business . . . I swear I said that with a straight face. The toddler turns 4 this … Continue reading →

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Character Poem: The Hellfire Elf

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Demonic assassin Born from fear and fire Nursed on delicious pain Putrid magic in its veins Hidden by armored skin Resembling armor spiked and thick Any form is his to take As he stalks his prey A juggernaut of pride … Continue reading →

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What Do You Look for in Demons?

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Traditionally, demons are the bad guys.  The monsters and eaters of human.  There has been a slight change with characters like Inuyasha and Etrigan where circumstances have made the demon a hero.  Typically, this is done with half-breeds and those … Continue reading →

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What Do You Look for in Character Evolution

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the benefits to writing a series is that you get to extend your character’s evolution. They don’t have to fully mature by the end of the first book. This is something for readers to remember too. Once a … Continue reading →

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L.o.W.- Prodigy of Rainbow Tower Part 8

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

“Welcome to Rainbow Tower!” Fritz announces as he stands with Luke on the other side of the tall, granite wall. “This is the home of the world-renowned casters who helped make Gaia one of the most influential cities in Windemere. … Continue reading →

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Council of Mystical Creatures

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Dragon:  I call this meeting of the Brotherhood of Monsters to order. Elf: Can we have a different name?  Some of us aren’t monsters any more. Orc:  Yeah! Dragon: Put in a petition later.  What do we have to discuss? … Continue reading →

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What Do You Look For in Magic?

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Magic is a big a part of many fantasy books.  From Gandalf the Grey of Tolkien to Spellfire of Forgotten Realms, magic is a staple.  Sometimes the magic is nothing more than a few mystical creatures and other times it … Continue reading →

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Dragon

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Red wings Golden scales Breath of death Claws that rend A gruesome sight Eating everything it sees Blackened sky Caused by the smoke From deep within The belly of the beast It still hungers Ever lingers Like a ghost that’s … Continue reading →

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The Oldest Man in the Universe by Tuan Ho (Free for 5 Days!)

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I recently read The Oldest Man in the Universe by Tuan Ho.  This is a short story available on Amazon Kindle and it is free for the next 5 days. This is a very quick read, so I can’t go … Continue reading →

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