Tag Archives: 2023

Best of 2023 #3: 7 Tips to Writing About Blunt Weapons

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(This was originally posted on March 8th, 2023.  Seems I started 2023 strong.) Since these kinds of weapons differ from swords and spears, you can’t always use the same tactics.  Swinging a club will not have the same effect as … Continue reading →

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Best of 2023 #4: 7 Tips to Creating Monsters

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(This was originally posted on February 15, 2023.) Let’s be clear.  There really aren’t many solid rules to monster making.  At least when it comes to fiction.  In reality, you have to struggle with the ethics of creating a monster … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: How Was Your 2023?

Posted on January 5, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I’m using this month to get a few things started and other things finished.  Also, I need some time to formulate more types of Tuesday posts and other topics.  Not to mention the ‘life event’ is still going on … Continue reading →

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Best of 2023 #5: The Blue Whale

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(This was originally posted on January 8th, 2023.) I was trying to decide on the first animal post of 2023.  Took a while before I realized that I should start with the gentle giant: Blue Whale. These whales can grow … Continue reading →

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Hello 2024

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

If you’re not working then grab a free copy of Beginning of a Hero.  Maybe send it to a friend who wants to the start the year off with magic.

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Good-Bye, 2023! Happy-Ish New Year

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Sure we’re all busy doing something.  So, enjoy the humor, celebrate safely, and hopefully ‘see’ everyone around next year.  (All images found in Google Image Search.)

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Final Goal Post of 2023

Posted on December 30, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Well, here we are on the last Saturday of the year.  I’ve had a week to get some final goals completed and I may have made some progress.  Since it’s holiday break, I did as much resting and biking as … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on 2023

Posted on December 27, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m tempted to leave this post as the above.  This started off as a rough year, took a slight turn in some direction, made an abrupt spiral, went up a bit, and then managed to go south and north at … Continue reading →

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Top Post of 2022: The Quokka!

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(This little guy came in first and won so many hearts.  Originally posted on April 3rd, 2022.) Hello again for another animal.  This one is the ‘World’s Happiest Animals’ because they always seem to be smiling.  They aren’t afraid of … Continue reading →

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#2 of 2022: Chase Scene Post?

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(Surprised to see this one in the Top 5 much less at #2.  Originally posted on January 14th, 2022.) While a staple of action movies, the chase scene isn’t as easy to pull off when it comes to books.  They … Continue reading →

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