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What Do You Think of Heroes Having Kids?

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the most common endings to a hero’s genre (besides death) is settling down and having kids.  That epilogue where the hero is seen with his or her young child is a hallmark of fantasy endings.  Many people scoff … Continue reading →

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Morning After

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

A liquid dinner A good idea at the time Regrets when waking

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Every Sound

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Like nails on a chalkboard Or glass shards Churning in a blender My ears bleed And my mind cries At the torrent of noise How do these creatures live? Surrounded by such clamor Slamming doors No inside voice Such an … Continue reading →

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Goals of a Tired Man

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Last week was rough with several family ‘events’ and a snowstorm.  I can’t say I got very far with my goals because I simply didn’t have the time.  When I did have the time, I found myself slipping into a … Continue reading →

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Character Origins: Lord Highrider

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

With the looming debut of Legends of Windemere: Family of the Tri-Rune in late February or early March, I’m going to introduce some of the new cast.  A big part of this story is the introduction of 2 new main … Continue reading →

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Plunging

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

A single push Last of a series When the mind takes too much Unable to process Or leap beyond the gloom Ridiculous statements Misunderstanding the core Getting over it Sucking it up Easier to say than understand Mind spinning With … Continue reading →

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Fizzle: The Powerful Mascot, Sidekick, or Protector of the Heroes?

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

For people who have been here a while, Fizzle is easily recognized.  Possibly the most popular character of the Legends of Windemere series.  That isn’t to say he hasn’t gotten a few criticisms.  This little dragon is a little misleading, … Continue reading →

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The Timeless, Mindless Monster

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m not sure how old I was when I stumbled onto King Kong and Godzilla.  I had to have bee in elementary school and younger than 10 when I saw the original King Kong.  I caught the original Godzilla around … Continue reading →

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Blog Tour! My GRL by John W. Howell! Buy It Now!

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Big Launch in 2014 My GRL Fiction Thriller By John W. Howell Now available on Amazon a new Fiction Thriller published by Martin Sisters Publishing “My GRL by John W. Howell is fast-paced thriller that shows how your life can … Continue reading →

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The Ensemble Cast: Everyone Is Special

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This post is in response to a request from Misha Burnett.  Personally, I think he did better explaining this than I could HERE! Something that is very popular in television, movies, and literature is the Ensemble Cast.  Think Firefly, Star … Continue reading →

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