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Mazes, Traps, and Dungeons

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the big standards of fantasy adventure books are traps and mazes.  The latter isn’t as common as the former and I can already hear some people groaning about the topic because they think these are terrible concepts.  Dungeon … Continue reading →

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Nimby: The Torn One (Threat of Spoilers)

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

PRODIGY OF RAINBOW TOWER SPOILERS!

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What to Do, What to Do, What to Do?

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

After finishing a project, I tend to notice things that need to get done.  Haircut, minor cleaning, figuring out what that noise in my car engine is, sleeping, etc.  The thing is that it gets to look like a list … Continue reading →

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That Awkward Feeling of Done

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Well . . . Legends of Windemere: Curse of the Dark Wind is done.  At least the first draft.  I focus on outlining, reading, resting, and everything else until . . . I don’t know.  I’m unsure if I should … Continue reading →

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Goals on an Empty Stomach

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Writing this with the toddler sticking his head in front of the laptop.  We’ll see how this goes. Well, it’s been a busy week with whacky weather and the toddler returning to school.  A few delays tripped me up, but … Continue reading →

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Present Tense Tips: Use At Own Risk

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

I have to say that the above scene from Spaceballs is very close to how some people have reacted to present tense writing.  I know this is a topic I beat to death, but it’s my style and I take … Continue reading →

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Miserable Weather Blues

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

I hear the wind Upon the glass Joined by a pounding rain I feel so drained All muscles cold As if my body hates the day I fight my eyes They strain to close A morning battle with my lids … Continue reading →

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The Lich: Loyal and Deep?

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

The Lich is an interesting character because he evolved more than I expected.  A lot of the villains did, but he pulled the biggest trick.  He was never meant to be the main villain and it’s revealed that he has … Continue reading →

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Recurring Minor Characters: Why?

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

People talk a lot about protagonist, antagonist, secondary characters, and sidekicks when it comes to writing.  When writing a series, you can have a big cast of characters that fall into these characters.  You can also have a small group … Continue reading →

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Curse of the Dark Wind Excerpt: The Woman (Potential Spoilers)

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

I know it’s an issue to post excerpts of future books and this one won’t be getting published until December since it’s book 6.  Still, I’m very proud of this scene even in its raw form.

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