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Nimby

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s interesting that this charming, friendly halfling thief became such an integral part to my series.  I hate to say this about the little guy, but he is rather cliche.  Yet, there is something mysterious and dangerous about him that … Continue reading →

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Crushers of Souls and Puppies

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I read a post about the characteristics of heroes and it got me thinking about the other side of the equation.  How do you write a good villain?  I always had more interest in villains than heroes because I realized … Continue reading →

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Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero Part 9

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

“Remember to eat everything on your plate, dear. Old Betty has to keep all of you growing warriors fed, so there shouldn’t be any reason to waste food,” the elderly woman advises Luke from behind the serving counter after handing … Continue reading →

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Big Step in the Right Direction

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

Today was going to be a day of writing when my son wasn’t demanding that I chase him around the house. On a whim, I looked into something and spent the day planning what I would need when I go … Continue reading →

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Night of 1,000 Stenches

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

Arriving once a month Scheduled By a demented madman The night begins With the innocent feast Replicas of food From a foreign land Drenched in sauces That range from soup To liquid fire It is a hearty meal That breaks … Continue reading →

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No Fun in Perfection

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

(Note: I’m writing this with a 100+ fever, so bear with me here.) I read a fantasy book where the main character was flawless. He learned magic and swordsmanship with ease. The other characters were in awe of him even … Continue reading →

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Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero Part 7

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

The grass is still moist with dew by the time Luke and Stiletto come within sight of the military academy. Luke is awe-struck by the academy, which is surrounded by an enormous wooden wall. Even more impressive than the wall … Continue reading →

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Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero Part 2

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

The elf reappears in a large room with arcane symbols on the floor and a single chair against the far wall. Each symbol looks like it is bleeding along the floor and swirling into itself as shadows lick at their … Continue reading →

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Writer/Author/Storyteller

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

Over the years I have heard people say that they are an author or that they are a writer. I have done this as well because those were the terms that I knew. Then one day, a strange utterance came … Continue reading →

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