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Ask an Orc!

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Traditionally, Orcs are the monstrous bandits and wild armies of fantasy.  Looking at the pictures, you can already tell I’ve gone somewhere else.  The warrior woman is the best example of a female Orc in Windemere and the other is … Continue reading →

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READ TUESDAY HAS BEGUN! START YOUR BOOK BUYING!

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The new sale event is here!  Buy from an array of free and discounted books! At these prices you can easily satisfy the book lovers on your Christmas list. Check out the Pinterest Catalog and choose your adventures! (Self Promotion: … Continue reading →

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Quick Post

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Just wanted to share what I woke up to.  Legends of Windemere: Allure of the Gypsies has taken a hold on the Top 100 Lists.  Good chance I’ll make it longer than 2 hours this time: #81 in Kindle Store … Continue reading →

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Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero will be Free Tomorrow!

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Tomorrow, December 10th, is READ TUESDAY!  That means all those free and discounted books will be yours for the taking. LEGENDS OF WINDEMERE: BEGINNING OF A HERO WILL BE FREE! So, pick up the beginning of this fantasy series and … Continue reading →

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What Do You Think of Minor Powers in Books?

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Now, I’m not talking about wielding great magic or superheroes with an array of abilities because those are rather heavy.  I’m talking about this minor abilities that some heroes in fiction have.  Maybe it’s an enhanced sense or the natural … Continue reading →

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Joy and Suffering

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The sun rises And you leap to meet the day Thrilled Determined to succeed Joy is gripped Within the early morn A wide smile Plastered across your lips Washing away The fear that claims your heart Today Will be different … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: The First Week Finished

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The first week of release for Legends of Windemere: Allure of the Gypsies is done.  It was a slow build, but I finally saw this when I checked this morning: #95 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Science Fiction & … Continue reading →

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Character Origins: John Chandler

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Months ago, I posted about an idea called The Ninja Never Wins.  Briefly, this was a series of books that spoof fighting games.  Strange fighters with bizarre, over the top backgrounds in tournaments that seem to have no real purpose.  … Continue reading →

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Thieves of Every Flavor

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the most common and popular character types in fantasy is the thief.  Now, you normally see these as comic relief, the betrayer, the criminal with a heart of gold, and other roles.  Honestly, it’s difficult to make a … Continue reading →

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Facing the Music of the Past

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s been a while since I took up a poetry challenge and Bastet made a really good one.  The style is called a Terzanelle and I’m going to give it my best shot.  Yes, I’m using a subplot of Legends … Continue reading →

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