Tag Archives: writing

Sneak Peek: Comedy on the L’Dandrin River

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Luke smiles before vaulting over the railing to the deck below. He sees that Nimby and Fritz are already waiting on the escape raft. Luke takes a cautious step onto the simple craft and signals for the sailors to start … Continue reading →

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Leaving You Entertained

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m going to be in NYC tomorrow, so I might only be checking comments and testing out my iPhone.  Depends on wi-fi, the day’s activities, sobriety, the heat, and the avoidance of police.  I’ll get my usual morning check done … Continue reading →

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So That’s What Book 5 is About?

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve mentioned a few times that The Compass Key has had more battles than the other 4 books of Legends of Windemere combined.  It’s been worrisome because it feels like it isn’t me, but it works for the story.  I’ve … Continue reading →

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What Do You Want in Female Characters?

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the big things about Legends of Windemere: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower is the introduction of Nyx and Trinity.  They are the female spellcasters for both sides of the conflict and I think they’re badasses.  Very powerful and very … Continue reading →

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Feast of the Scavengers

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

They smell it A time of weakness When I am not me Distracted and hurt The stress Has taken its toll I am weak I give them an opening An accident of thought They strike Decimating confidence Making my life … Continue reading →

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City Poem: Gaia

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The western Sister Largest of her siblings Bustling with every race From orc to elf to calico Each living side by side As griffins guard the sky Sun glints off the tower Built by rainbow stones Cascading on a marketplace … Continue reading →

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Pointy End Goes Into The Other Man

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Many people believe it is that easy when it comes to swordsmanship.  You can see it in writing where characters are stabbing others with amazing precision and no resistance.  As if blocking and dodging are illegal.  There are many moves … Continue reading →

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Catalysts & The Pen Name

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

With the release of Prodigy of Rainbow Tower looming, my mind is wandering to the next stage.  Aiming for a Halloween release of Allure of the Gypsies, which is doable.  Yet, there are two projects that I don’t have any … Continue reading →

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Ask a Character: Trinity

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

In honor of Prodigy of Rainbow Tower debuting at the end of the month, I’m opening the floor to one of the new characters.  I already did an interview for Nyx, so we’re going to get to know her sinister … Continue reading →

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Sort of Helping? Told of Typos

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I woke up (begrudgingly) to an interesting e-mail from Amazon.  Somebody reported that there were typos in Beginning of a Hero, so I was being notified about this.  This struck me as a great idea, especially when I saw a … Continue reading →

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