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A Question of Genre

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I’ve been thinking and talking about genre.  That led me to this post where I’m going to ask a few questions and answer then.  Other authors or readers can join in the fun within the comments or on their … Continue reading →

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Why Hate a Stranger?

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

You see it on the screen Vile venom spewed by a faceless serpent Condemning a target to death Or a fate that’s even worse Yet the two have never met You assume the target a murderer Or a crippler of … Continue reading →

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Character Theme of . . . Bob

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This is going to be an odd character theme to bring up because Bob hasn’t shown up in the series yet.  The character’s name isn’t even Bob.  I’ve hinted at Bob because Bob holds a special place among the villains.  … Continue reading →

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Giveaway, Raffle, and Free Time ‘Meh’

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I will say that this is just my experience.  I know many people who have been successful with these things.  I simply haven’t. Last weekend was the free period for Beginning of a Hero and the February raffle ended … Continue reading →

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4 Hours Left to Enter the February Raffle!

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

As of this posting there is only 4 hours left for the February Raffle!  Enter now and win one of 39 prizes! Click on the Cover Art to go to the Raffle!

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Crashing Back Down by Kristen Hope Mazzola

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

  Title: Crashing Back Down Author: Kristen Hope Mazzola  Release Date: November 4, 2013    Mags McManus has just become a war widow in her mid-twenties. Her late husband, Randy, left for the Army right after their wedding. Instead of celebrating his … Continue reading →

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Fantasy Seers: Look into the Crystal Ball

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the most common devices/characters/whatever in fantasy is the fortune teller/seer/oracle.  It happens all the time where a character either seeks out or stumbles upon a strange person who can hint about the future.  One great use for these … Continue reading →

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Hero with a Hobby

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Did you know that Luke Callindor plays the ocarina and Nyx can sing?  Sari is obviously a dancer, but she dreams of learning how to make candy.  Aedyn is a reader, Nimby whittles, and Fritz studies creature physiology.  Selenia Hamilton … Continue reading →

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Another Dark Day

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Did I rise too high Glowed too brightly Voicing the positive dreams While you focused on the horrors Preaching mediocrity Because my goals are beyond you Reminding me of failings As if they should shatter all I want As if … Continue reading →

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Themes of Legends of Windemere: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

The second book of the Legends of Windemere series, this one is rough.  While Beginning of a Hero was very lighthearted and dealt with Luke rising to the challenge, Prodigy of Rainbow Tower takes a baseball bat to the character’s … Continue reading →

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