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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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How Do You Promote a Book with Multiple Subplots?

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

So, Legends of Windemere: Allure of the Gypsies (BUY ON AMAZON FOR $2.99) is doing well.  Still haven’t touched the Top 100 lists, which is what gave the major boost to the first two.  Anyway, that’s not what I’m trying … Continue reading →

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Character Origin: Nyder Fortune the Evil Gnome

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Early on in Legends of Windemere: Allure of the Gypsies, new villains are introduced.  All of them are allies of the Lich and are on equal footing with him, but they tend to stay more to the shadows.  All of … Continue reading →

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Allure of the Gypsies Blog Tour Volunteer of the Day: S. K. Nicholls

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

One of today’s volunteers is a fellow Indie Author whose Historical Fiction novel just came out in paperback.  Seriously, this happened last night.  She’s worked really hard on this story, so give it a read.  If the cover above is … Continue reading →

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The Superior Inferior

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Do cats believe They are the chosen Because their claws retract Do giraffes believe They are Earth’s center Because they have the longest necks Do spiders believe They are God’s favorite Because they can spin webs Why do humans believe … Continue reading →

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Allure of the Gypsies Blog Tour Volunteer of the Day: Green Embers

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Today’s volunteer is a blogging machine.  Bradley Corbett is more commonly known as Green Embers who runs the following: Green Embers Green Embers Recommends (Reviews of Movies, Books, TV, Comics, & So Much More) Green Embers Comics Rome Construction Crew … Continue reading →

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Fly in the Ointment

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

It only takes one To make a mess of all that is A solitary being Not always with a malice core Who knocks the whole world down So all must suffer full Fingers of fire point around Anger rising beyond … Continue reading →

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Allure of the Gypsies Blog Tour Volunteer of the Day: The Ranting Papizilla

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Here is the second volunteer of the day.  A man who requires theme music whenever he enters a room: THE RANTING PAPIZILLA who runs THE LITERARY SYNDICATE He reviews books, does shout outs, poses challenges, and is always there to … Continue reading →

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