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Very Inspiring Blogger Award

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

1. Display the award logo, 2. Link back to the person who nominated you, 3. State 7 things about yourself, 4. Nominate 15 other bloggers for this award and link to them. Thank you to Charlottesville Winter for the nomination.  … Continue reading →

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You’ve Been Warned

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Tomorrow, I will start posting sections of a gory horror novella that I finished 2 weeks ago.  I am making this post as a kind of ‘reader warning’ like they do on television.  This novella will feature the following elements … Continue reading →

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Windemere: The Silent Character

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I keep thinking about the character posts that I will be tossing out as characters appear in the chapter sections.  Well, I realized that there is a very important ‘character’ that I give less credit and attention to than Stiletto.  … Continue reading →

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The Confusing Conundrum a.k.a. My Wishy-Washy Brain

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Somewhere between writing a tense scene of traveling through a graveyard and a fun scene of a villain gloating while getting mocked, I came up with an idea.  Well, not an idea, but a thought that might be an idea … Continue reading →

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Runaway Characters

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I have a habit of letting my characters wander through a scene without much direction and it has led to a lot of interesting developments over the years. Just recently the wandering writing style has designed how goblin society works … Continue reading →

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Bouncing Around the Weekend

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Have any other writers hit a point in a project where they really want to write the next scene/chapter, but they have too much going on over the weekend to get to it?  I’m there now.

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Past Coming Back to Annoy Me

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

In 2006, I thought it would be a good idea to work with a company to publish my book.  By work with a company I mean I pay them to edit and produce while I try to sell and advertise.  … Continue reading →

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Nimby

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s interesting that this charming, friendly halfling thief became such an integral part to my series.  I hate to say this about the little guy, but he is rather cliche.  Yet, there is something mysterious and dangerous about him that … Continue reading →

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Crushers of Souls and Puppies

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I read a post about the characteristics of heroes and it got me thinking about the other side of the equation.  How do you write a good villain?  I always had more interest in villains than heroes because I realized … Continue reading →

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Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero Part 9

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

“Remember to eat everything on your plate, dear. Old Betty has to keep all of you growing warriors fed, so there shouldn’t be any reason to waste food,” the elderly woman advises Luke from behind the serving counter after handing … Continue reading →

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