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Return to the Henchmen Emporium

Posted on August 12, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on May 15, 2015.) Welcome, potential evildoer, to the store where we have minions, lackeys, henchmen, fodder, and whatever other human resources you need.  You’re not a cop or a hero in disguise, are you?  Of course not.  … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: More Than He Bargained For

Posted on August 11, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

This is going way back!  Before The Life & Times of Ichabod Brooks, I gave our favorite adventurer a smaller outing.  It was a single short story that was well received on the blog.  I figured it was a great way … Continue reading →

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Windemere Governments: Hero’s Gate

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on December 17, 2014.  Only covers Legends of Windemere for a bit, but it was still interesting.) For being one of the major areas of events in Legends of Windemere, Hero’s Gate isn’t a Sister City.  It’s decently … Continue reading →

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Doing the Author Time Jump

Posted on August 7, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on January 7, 2015.) A ‘Time Jump’ is when you skip a modest length of time between chapters or books.  This can range from a day to a few years depending on the story.  Many times there are … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: The Snoozer and The Exhausted

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(A poem about two people.  One is always passing out for a nap while the other struggles to sleep.  Why do these types always find each other?) Crisscrossed pair Sharing the same bed One can rarely find relief Recovering from … Continue reading →

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Do You Wanna Kill A Character?

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on January 21, 2015.) I was going to be serious and some of these suggestions will be in that category.  Yet I find myself in a silly mood, which means we’ll see what happens.  So what are some … Continue reading →

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Windemere Governments: Rodillen

Posted on August 3, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on December 16, 2014.  Only covers Legends of Windemere for a bit, but it was still interesting.) This would be the second city that Luke Callindor, Nyx, and their friends visit in Prodigy of Rainbow Tower.  Rodillen is … Continue reading →

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Outlines: Plans That Rarely Work Perfectly

Posted on July 31, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on March 11, 2015.) I talk about having outlines and making plans before I write.  These act like a ‘baby draft’ and make the creation of a first draft smoother.  At least to me.  It’s this part of … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: The Random Remote Ruler

Posted on July 30, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(I think most people know someone who will get the TV remote and then channel surf the whole time.  They won’t give up control even though they don’t know what they want to watch.  You either have to remain captive … Continue reading →

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Ye Olde . . . Balancing Act?

Posted on July 29, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on March 13, 2015.  Seems to be a variation of the ‘Ye Olde Shoppe’ posts.  A little clunky though.) So what seems to be the trouble?  Your hero went too dark and lost the shoulder angel?  It happens … Continue reading →

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