Tag Archives: writing

The Project Balancing Act of Authors

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

L. Marie asked: “How do you juggle multiple series? What do you do to transition from one series to the next? What stories or characters from Windemere would you like to see in graphic novel form if you had the … Continue reading →

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Returning to Bedlam: Bring Clean Underwear

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

To the few people who went to the Shattered States in Crossing Bedlam, I would like to say that the return is coming soon.  That means we get to reunite with Lloyd, Cassidy, and a few familiar faces.  Not to mention … Continue reading →

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Guest Post with Lucy D. Ford: Drite Visit

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

“Luke! Nyx! Where friends go?” Fizzle calls out. Crimson dragonfly wings move in a blur as the drite flits between branches and peers inside tree hollows. All is quiet in the forest of Visindor. The tiny red dragon hovers, grumbling. … Continue reading →

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Stray Cats, Vampires, and Private Projects

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s been a week here.  Where to even start since my brain is still sorting through everything?  First, I’m going to make a little announcement that will be repeated on Thursday: ANYBODY WANT TO HELP PROMOTE CHASING BEDLAM? This will … Continue reading →

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Hiring for Adventure!

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Thank you for answering our Help Wanted ad. We have a big job coming up and one of our members isn’t able to join us.  What happened to your predecessor?  There was an incident with a dragon, two kegs of … Continue reading →

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Adventuring Parties: A Job For Everyone . . . Except Billy

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Like with every group, an adventuring party usually consists of members who each have a niche.  Even if you have all warriors, they tend to differ in combat style, tactics, and weapons.  Typically, a group has people of various skills … Continue reading →

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Dabbling with Science Fiction?

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

C.S. Boyack asked the following: “You’ve made a big splash in fantasy, and danced around with paranormal. Are you going to take on science fiction any time soon? You’ve talked about super heroes, but I believe they had ties to … Continue reading →

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Forging a Hero Group: Everyone Get Along!

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

While people do pick favorite heroes in Legends of Windemere, there really isn’t a central hero once it reaches Prodigy of Rainbow Tower.  Luke Callindor is the first one we meet and Nyx has been raised as a champion, but that doesn’t … Continue reading →

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First Week of Work in 2017: Anybody Got Some Rum?

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

The hardest thing about ending a vacation is that you quickly feel like you need another by the end of the first week.  It’s even stranger when you work at home because your guard is down about such things.  Yet … Continue reading →

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Top of 2016 #6: Questions 3: Stuck in the Emotions

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted HERE.) First, I’m pretty sure this guy runs the show in my head most of the time.  Occasionally, Sadness knocks him out of the way and you can tell what movie my son watches about once a week. … Continue reading →

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