Tag Archives: adventures

Questions 3 and Looking Back at ‘The Life & Times of Ichabod Brooks’

Posted on June 25, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

The Life & Times of Ichabod Brooks . . . Where to even begin? This is a short story collection staring Ichabod Brooks.  He is an experienced adventurer with a wife and kid back home.  The jobs put food on the … Continue reading →

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No Rest For A Hero

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I forgot what made me think about how certain heroes never get to rest.  Might have been when I was watching ‘Highlander’ Season 1.  I remember a character telling the protagonist that he can’t stay out of the contest of … Continue reading →

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Packing Up for Exploration!

Posted on March 8, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Adventurer 1– So, we haven’t been to this place before.  Let’s make sure we’re prepared, Jimmy. Jimmy– You got it, Bart. Bart– Extra clothes, backpacks, bedrolls, food rations, rope, torches, flint and steel, and weapons are first on the list. … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Exploring New Lands in Fiction

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Is having your characters explore a new world difficult?  Maybe.  Some authors have an easier time than others.  This depends entirely on how your imagination works and what your writing style focuses on.  For example, I think those who work … Continue reading →

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#1 Post of 2021: What is Plot Armor?

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Post originally published July 5, 2021.  That was a leap.  Guess things died once the summer started.) I was surprised when I ran into people who had never heard of ‘Plot Armor’.  It’s been around for a while and gets … Continue reading →

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What is Plot Armor?

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

I was surprised when I ran into people who had never heard of ‘Plot Armor’.  It’s been around for a while and gets tossed about the Internet fairly often.  It shows up a lot when it comes to action adventure, … Continue reading →

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Side Jobs: Because Being a Hero Doesn’t Always Pay the Bills

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

I was thinking about this as a friend explained an RPG he had been playing.  He brought up various skills of his character that weren’t really adventuring ones.  They helped there, but he did it mostly to get new gear … Continue reading →

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Multiple Series in a Single World

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

This is something I’ve been planning for a long time and it doesn’t always come across.  In fact, I might have already made a few posts about this ultimate goal or big plan or whatever you want to call it. … Continue reading →

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The Mapper Market: Yes, We Have Sextants. Stop Giggling.

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to the most popular mapper store on this block of the city.  Hey, this is a long street and there are five others, so don’t roll your eyes about it. We worked hard for that reputation. Now, you must … Continue reading →

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Powers of the Windemere Seas: Pesky Pirates

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Can’t talk about the good guys without touching the bad guys, but these aren’t always the bad guys.  Close enough though.  Pirates are a favorite enemy in adventure stories.  Either they’re the main villains, the opposing army, the minions, or … Continue reading →

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