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Sneak Peek: Return to Haven (Allure of the Gypsies)

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

“Your hometown looks very quaint, Luke,” Nyx mentions from the edge of the flower-covered hill that they had camped on. Reveling in the fresh breeze, she takes in the sight of the modest town sitting a mile away. Plumes of … Continue reading →

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Writing with Children

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a rather common conversation for me: Me:  I didn’t get much writing done yesterday. Other Speaker We’ll Call Bob:  That’s what happens when you have kids. Me:  Why do you think my son is the reason? Bob:  Because … Continue reading →

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Pattern Recognition: Really, Luke?

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve realized that Luke Callindor repeats an action in every book.  It isn’t as dramatic in the 4th book, but it is there.  This is the last minute, wild rescue in a time where tension is starting to rise.  The … Continue reading →

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Lesson Learned Until the Next Time

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

My goal for the week is to write at least 2 chapter sections of my 5th book every weekday.  This totals 12-20 pages a day.  Maybe more of I get a good click on, but that’s probably not going to … Continue reading →

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Ask a Character: Fritz Warrenberg

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Today we have everyone’s favorite gnome illusionist, inventor, and womanizer, Fritz Warrenberg.  Well, he has a few fans, so I’m keeping the everyone.  Along with him is his loyal riding sheep, Bessaria, who will be busy eating out of the … Continue reading →

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Not Enough

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

There is never enough Hours feel like minutes Minutes pass like seconds A second does not exist Scrambling through my day Or inching along my timeline The ending is the same Not enough time Not nearly enough time

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Frozen Before the Ghast

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Monday Poetry Prompt #2 It was not a dream or waking so much as a stilling of life As my body failed to respond And the specter glided from the closet crack Thin and pliable like the shadow of a … Continue reading →

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Too Much for a Villain?

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m taking a break from writing until tonight since there’s nothing on television tonight.  This is for two reasons.  One is that my son will be home within 20 minutes, so I can’t get my chapter section done in time. … Continue reading →

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Uh . . . What Happened to My Lich?

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m still working on the first chapter section of book 5, but have to take a break to cook an early, reheatable dinner.  It’s chicken parm if anyone is wondering.  The truth is that I really don’t want to do … Continue reading →

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Good to Be Back

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Woke up to this on Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero‘s Amazon site: #98 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Fantasy > Epic I’m back on a list.  🙂  I’m also 7 away from 3,000 … Continue reading →

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