Tag Archives: writing

Pre-Birthday Goal Post

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Last week saw . . . well, I really didn’t have much of a plan last week.  I wanted to relax and get a little outlining done.  Book 8 is now in a position where I can pounce on it … Continue reading →

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The Draconic Griffin Academy of Magic Arts and Swordplay

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Professor Peryton-  Welcome to class.  Where did we leave off? Marcus- You were telling us about how Daniel needs to learn how to listen or he’ll be eaten by a Trap Ghoul. Professor-  That wasn’t what I meant.  Where is … Continue reading →

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Family of the Tri-Rune Blog Tour Day 5

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

We have 3 amazing volunteers today, so let’s get right into! I don’t even know where to start with this one because the woman behind Memoirs of a Dilettante wows me with every post.  From her posts about writing to … Continue reading →

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Family of the Tri-Rune Blog Tour Day 4

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Today’s volunteer is following her dream of writing at Lilica’s Place.  She is getting back into the WordPress groove after some time away, so I’m very happy that she offered to help with the blog tour. More importantly, she is … Continue reading →

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Schools Beyond the Norm

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Sometimes it isn’t enough to have a school and leave it at that.  Sure you can add regular classes and teachers, but if you’re in a genre like fantasy then you’ll be wanting something special.  Here are a few variations … Continue reading →

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Family of the Tri-Rune Blog Tour Day 3

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Here are today’s volunteers for the Family of the Tri-Rune blog tour! First, we have the great blogger behind the L. Palmer Chronicles.  Reviews, whimsical thoughts, and a wide variety of post types can be found here.  Just proof that … Continue reading →

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The Mentor aka Guy with White Facial Hair

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

It does seem like the majority of mentors are old guys with white facial hair or no hair at all.  There are a few that don’t fit that description like Halt from Ranger’s Apprentice and Phil from Disney’s Hercules.  You … Continue reading →

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Quest of the Broken-Hearted Part 2

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I’m not going to do any real spoilers here.  I’m also going to remind people that this is a possibility and it’s turning out to be the one that needs some prep work if I’m going to use it.  … Continue reading →

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Benefits of Using a School Setting

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Ever find it strange when a character seems to instinctively know how to do things?  It can really throw a reader off because it comes off as the author desperately getting out of a jam.  That coincidental knowledge can be … Continue reading →

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Family of the Tri-Rune Day 2 (Part 1)

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

First of today’s volunteers is a book-lover and secret poet.  A mysterious man with no discernible pattern, so it’s best to follow his blog and await the surprise.  Will it be a review?  Maybe a poem?  Considering his tag line … Continue reading →

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