Tag Archives: writing

What is an Homage?

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

The picture above really does answer the question, but you would be surprised how often people don’t consider the possibility of an homage.  It might not be a common phrase, especially in these days of reboots where it’s more likely … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Legends: Timoran Wrath the Noble Barbarian #fantasy #adventure

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

This might be a shorter post than the others.  Within the pages of Legends of Windemere, Timoran Wrath stands out at being the most stable character.  He doesn’t change much over the course of the adventure in terms of personality.  There … Continue reading →

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Diving Into Public Domain: The Pool Might Be Deepening

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

There’s going to be a few steps here because I’m sure people have questions. What is Public Domain? These are works that are no longer under copyrights because they have existed for a certain amount of time.  That’s a very … Continue reading →

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Possible Blog Ideas for 2020 Unless Nothing Works

Posted on November 10, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve been wondering a lot about what I’m going to do on the blog next year.  Some things have ended like ‘Bedlam’ and others really don’t work like interviews.  I’m having a lot of trouble thinking up Ye Olde Shoppe … Continue reading →

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A 3-Day Weekend To Wri . . . Is It the Thought that Counts Here? (Big, Angry Rant Because I Think I’m About Done)

Posted on November 9, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

(This post started comically and with good humor, but then it took a big turn.  You’ll see why.) Last weekend was fun with the little guy around.  I managed to finish a chapter section that was in limbo last Saturday … Continue reading →

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Derailing Bedlam: Murder Gods Part 3 #fiction #adventure

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

As usual, here is your warning that this story has cursing, sex (not graphic), innuendo, and violence.  It’s my Rated-R action adventure called Derailing Bedlam.  This is the fourth outing (third official) for Cassidy and Lloyd, so feel free to … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Legends: Sari the Soul Scarred Gypsy #fantasy #adventure

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Sari entered Legends of Windemere with a vicious impact.  She comes from a nomadic people who are called gypsies.  This is the fantasy version where they are almost thief-like, but I never got far into the culture.  Mostly because Sari clan … Continue reading →

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Live Long and Prosper . . . With the Force Now that You’re a Wizard who Wields the One Ring of Aslan

Posted on November 2, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Seriously though, I have to figure out where to start with the wild week.  My original plan was to finish writing the chapter I had started on Sunday, but only got a third of a section done.  In my defense, … Continue reading →

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Windemere Monsters: Jesters #fantasy #adventure

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

This is one that can get confusing because their name is also used for the career and clothing.  The thing to remember going forward is that the Jesters here are spelled with a capital ‘J’.  Also that I won’t be … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Legends: Nyx the Willful Caster #fantasy #adventure

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

In Legends of Windemere, people are introduced to one who we could consider the female lead.  Nyx debuts in the second book (Prodigy of Rainbow Tower) for a few reasons.  One is that she is a caster (Windemere term for wizard), … Continue reading →

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