Tag Archives: animals

Questions 3: Animal, Vegetable, and Mineral

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m working hard on a book and this week has been horrific in terms of distractions and all around suckage.  So I didn’t really know where to go with this.  The last couple of ‘Questions 3’ were author based, but … Continue reading →

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Animals of the Shattered States

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

For those who can’t watch the scene, it’s when Will Smith is hunting at the beginning of ‘I AM LEGEND’.  He finds a deer, stalks it, and a lion takes it out before he can shoot.  This scene has managed … Continue reading →

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Stare into the Monster Maker (Finale)

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

The final batch of critters have been donated by L. Marie: Furbfur A hypo-allergenic construct that begins life as a featureless dog made out of clay.  It is molded and changed to suit the owner’s requirements.  This means it can … Continue reading →

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Stare into the Monster Maker (Day 4)

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

These creatures have been ‘donated’ by Jo Robinson: Vikpistxlds Named by someone whose laptop only had ‘i’ for vowel letters, the Vikpistxlds is one of the most curious creatures to come out of Wulgaz.  It has a five year lifespan … Continue reading →

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Stare in the Monster Maker (Day 3)

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

(Edit: Not sure what happened with the video.  I do like Crowley from ‘Supernatural’, but I meant to use another video with this song.  Specifically the one from the designated YouTube Channel.  So if you want to catch a clearer … Continue reading →

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Stare into the Monster Maker (Day 2)

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

These creatures have been ‘donated’ by C.S. Boyack: Jambphibians The new is rather confusing because these deep sea animals aren’t amphibians.  The name comes from them resembling bio-luminescent door jambs with two webbed legs.  Their size ranges from fitting in … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Animal Transformations and You

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to another installment of Questions 3.  If you don’t know the rules, you can answer in the comments or on your own blog.  All I ask is that you link back here if you choose the later.  These questions … Continue reading →

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Monsters in Nature: Aren’t They Animals?

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

One thing I’ve done in Windemere revolves around the monsters.  Griffins, dragons, perytons, goblins, and all manner of beasts roam the wilderness alongside those that we have in our world.  They’re part of the landscape even though we don’t have … Continue reading →

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So You Wanna Use a Pet in Fiction?

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Long ago, I remember playing a D&D game where our group had several pets.  There was a bear who ended up being killed by a goblin firing squad.  Two wolves that were killed because the player kept demanding we heal … Continue reading →

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What Can You Use Talking Animals For?

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Talking animals can have multiple uses depending on your story, genre, and target age. I mentioned a few days ago that some people see the inclusion of talking animals as a sign of immature tales.  This is not always the … Continue reading →

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