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Rhino Riders and Giant Spider Drivers

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the fun things with fantasy and science-fiction is that you can play around with transportation.  You may always have horses, carriages, and the always favorite dragon/dragon-like being.  I have a personal preference for griffins, but pegasi, hippogriff, and … Continue reading →

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Location Poem: The Wonder Museum

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Temple to the Gnome God Rising high above A city with no moral code Beyond their metal walls And never daring to tread close Explosions rock the inner room As the Gnome God stands above The furnace at his feet … Continue reading →

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Location Poem: Caster Swamp

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Darkness under sunlight Sinister sounds From hidden predators Both natural and arcane Putrid water Surrounding murky isles Until the ground turns hard Sliced apart by rivers Belching fog and steam Giltris prowl the shadows Scaly hides and simple clubs The … Continue reading →

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Location Poem: Rainbow Tower

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Tower amid the gardens Behind the sturdy wall Long-legged birds wade In pools of pristine calm Reflecting the vast beauty Of the rainbow stones Sun bounces off the sides Reds and blues Flowing into yellows Green and orange Fringed by … Continue reading →

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What Do You Think of Switching Heroes in a Series?

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

For those that don’t know the story behind Raiden: There is a popular video game series called Metal Gear Solid.  My friend is big into this series, so he knows more than me.  I do know that the main character … Continue reading →

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How Do Your Write Characters with Physical Disabilities?

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I was looking through my other ideas while waiting for a headache to go away and I noticed a few interesting characters.  Missing eyes, missing limbs, weak heart, and other disabilities that limit them.  These heroes are not the standard, … Continue reading →

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Sneak Peek: Mother of a Hero

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

(Excerpt from Legends of Windemere: Allure of the Gypsies) The bakery at the entrance to Haven fills the air with the sweet aroma of fresh pastries. Aedyn can feel his mouth water as they pass the open door and he … Continue reading →

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No Rhyme or Reason

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The song has nothing to do with what I’m about to say, but I like it.  Not sure what is so catchy about it. Anyway, I’ve toned down my number checking with a morning/noon/dinner/evening check.  Most times I go looking … Continue reading →

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One Man’s Cliche is Another Man’s Entertainment

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Definition of cliche: a trite, stereotyped expression; a sentence or phrase, usually expressing a popular or common thought or idea, that has lost originality, ingenuity, and impact by long overuse. One of the biggest accusations that’s been sent my way … Continue reading →

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The Thinker

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The review is scared Honesty is a must No book is truly horrid Or perfect in every way The stars are secondary To this critic’s words A positive is shown Along with what needs work Favorite characters And weak subplots … Continue reading →

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