Category Archives: Thoughts

Relating to a Married Hero When You’re a Kid

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

FYI-  This may turn into a rant.  Somebody wanted me to talk about this and I said I would. In 1987, Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson got married.  Spider-Man was no longer a bachelor and a new type of … Continue reading →

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Leaping and Swinging on the Page

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

One of my favorite types of games is the platforming, puzzle types like ‘Prince of Persia: Sands of Time’ and ‘God of War’.  Though this post will focus more on the former because that put the traveling over the combat.  … Continue reading →

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How did you not see that coming? Tales Already Told

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

A while back I got into BBC’s Merlin and part of the fun was seeing the new take on the old tale.  So when characters I remember from the few stories I read showed up, I was excited and intrigued.  … Continue reading →

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Every Man Stands for Something . . . Usually to Pee

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Over the years, I’ve gotten into a few discussions about fiction that revolve around the hidden meanings of stories.  Like how ‘Hunger Games’ is all about wealth inequality or ‘Lord of the Rings’ is an analogy for WWII.  Some of … Continue reading →

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When a Fictional Fight Gets Bloody

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I recently finished writing a scene where two characters have their final showdown.  It’s a very brutal fight with broken bones, punctured organs, bleeding, and a wonder that both of them didn’t die.  The reason it came to this is … Continue reading →

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What If Your Hero is a Pessimist?

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m not 100% sure Rorschach is the best example.  He might be more cynical than pessimistic, but it’s been a while since I saw the movie or read the graphic novel.  I asked a friend if he knew of a … Continue reading →

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Rogues Gallery in Novels: Is It Possible?

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

That’s not even all of Spider-Man’s enemies.  I can see Shriek, Shocker, Black Cat, Carrion, Jackal, and a few others that are missing.  Though I think Shocker is big one that’s missing since Black Cat goes hero at times, the … Continue reading →

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A Monster for a Hero?

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

There’s something about having a monster as a hero that’s fascinating.  I’m talking about a character who is monstrous in power and appearance.  Their actions are heroic and for a good cause, but first glance would make you think ‘dangerous … Continue reading →

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Spirit Channellers in Fantasy Fiction: My Friend Goes Boo

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

There’s a school of magic that appears in Windemere, which I’m going to try to touch on without giving a certain spoiler.  Hopefully people in the comments do the same.  It’s one of the few secrets I’ve managed to keep … Continue reading →

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‘The Stirring Speech’ a.k.a. Get Your Act Together, Tony

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I noticed something after watching ‘Avengers 2’ a few months ago.  Tony Stark can’t do anything right until somebody gives him a pep talk.  This seems to happen in every Iron Man and Avengers movie.  I’ll admit that Captain America … Continue reading →

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