Tag Archives: writing

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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Aedyn Karwyn: Serious Priest of Durag the Sun God

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Aedyn Karwyn is a rather simple character in the way that he is not a source of trouble like the others.  He is the calm within the storm of Luke, Nimby, and Fritz.  So, his themes tend to revolve around … Continue reading →

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Dinosaurs in Fantasy: Yes or No?

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

There’s an old debate in my life that goes back to college.  Not sure if other fantasy fans and gamers have this issue.  In some Dungeons & Dragons modules (pre-made adventures) and within the monster manual are dinosaurs.  So along … Continue reading →

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Goals in Advance: Away for a Few Days

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a goal post being made in advance because I’m away.  Many people might have noticed this for a few reasons.  Less activity than normal both in blogging and in promotional Tweets/FB posts.  That second one is probably driving … Continue reading →

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Work in Progress: Footsteps . . . Maybe

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

One difficult thing with writing series is that it’s really hard to let characters go.  I dread the end of Legends of Windemere because I’ll feel a little lost without Luke, Nyx, and the others.  They’ll be done and usable … Continue reading →

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Sort of Good-Bye For A Bit

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

First of all, you can see from the ‘Before/After’ pictures that I got my haircut.  I was also told by my barber that I really have to stop waiting so long.  In my defense, it was cold outside and I’m … Continue reading →

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Fritz Warrenberg: The Womanizing, Highly Intelligent Gnome (Possible Spoilers)

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Fritz Warrenberg is a fun character to write and I wish I could boost him higher up the character food chain.  The truth is that he is strongest as a supporting character and shines in this role.  He is the … Continue reading →

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Cover Reveal: Falling for You by Danielle Taylor

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Blurb:   Julia Burns can’t remember a day in her life when she didn’t have to work. So the ad in the paper sounds perfect to her – even if she does have to marry a complete stranger.Nicholas Steele isn’t … Continue reading →

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Anxious Author at Dinner

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

I am so close to done Yet it is time to eat I left cooking for the others Which has put me at their whim Breakfast burned off Lunch was scarce Now dinner is a gorge At rapid pace to … Continue reading →

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Distracted Author at Lunch

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Working like possessed Swearing to eat at noon Maybe some heated pizza Or step out for meatball sub Chinese is down the block There are soups within the cupboard Just need to finish this final line Paragraph Scene Chapter When … Continue reading →

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