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Rant: I’m Not Superman

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Heck, I’m not even Jarvis and I’m talking human butler Jarvis of the Avengers.  Not cyber-Jarvis voiced by Paul Bethanny in the Iron Man movies. This week was supposed to be a week of progress.  My parents were out and … Continue reading →

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Dungeons & Dragons: A Basic Walkthrough

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve been asked by many people to explain Dungeons & Dragons.  I bring this game up a lot because my time in the game is the inspiration for my books.  That being said, I’m not even close to an expert.  … Continue reading →

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Book to Movie: Would You?

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve been having a small conversation with Green Embers and Saunved about how many books are being made into movies.  Leaving out the big franchises (Potter, Twilight, Hunger Games, LOTR) you have Great Gatsby, Ender’s Game, Beautiful Creatures, World War … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Inspiration at Its Finest

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

A month ago, I mentioned a character named Serum.  Basics are a character who can manipulate his blood into weapons, armor, wings, etc.  He was to be the final hero of the Project Phoenix series after a disaster.  Now, I … Continue reading →

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Sneak Peek: Return to Haven (Allure of the Gypsies)

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

“Your hometown looks very quaint, Luke,” Nyx mentions from the edge of the flower-covered hill that they had camped on. Reveling in the fresh breeze, she takes in the sight of the modest town sitting a mile away. Plumes of … Continue reading →

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Writing with Children

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a rather common conversation for me: Me:  I didn’t get much writing done yesterday. Other Speaker We’ll Call Bob:  That’s what happens when you have kids. Me:  Why do you think my son is the reason? Bob:  Because … Continue reading →

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Pattern Recognition: Really, Luke?

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve realized that Luke Callindor repeats an action in every book.  It isn’t as dramatic in the 4th book, but it is there.  This is the last minute, wild rescue in a time where tension is starting to rise.  The … Continue reading →

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Lesson Learned Until the Next Time

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

My goal for the week is to write at least 2 chapter sections of my 5th book every weekday.  This totals 12-20 pages a day.  Maybe more of I get a good click on, but that’s probably not going to … Continue reading →

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Ask a Character: Fritz Warrenberg

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Today we have everyone’s favorite gnome illusionist, inventor, and womanizer, Fritz Warrenberg.  Well, he has a few fans, so I’m keeping the everyone.  Along with him is his loyal riding sheep, Bessaria, who will be busy eating out of the … Continue reading →

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Not Enough

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

There is never enough Hours feel like minutes Minutes pass like seconds A second does not exist Scrambling through my day Or inching along my timeline The ending is the same Not enough time Not nearly enough time

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