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Monster Month: The Hodag

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

This one comes straight out of Rhinelander, Wisconsin.  I was surprised about how big and popular this monster was after I starting looking around.  So, what is a Hodag? First, let’s talk about the Hodag’s origin.  It is considered a … Continue reading →

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Monster Month: Skolopendra

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

This was a headache to research because ‘Scolopendra’ is the family of large tropical centipedes.  Considering this creature is a sea monster, you can imagine how tough it was to find a semi-decent picture.  Everything was centipedes until I added … Continue reading →

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‘Do I Need to Use a Dragon?’ Mascot: Fizzle

Posted on July 5, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

For those who have read or looked into my Legends of Windemere series, you probably recognize the little guy in the pictures.  You also know that there was no other character who could be the mascot for this project.  For those … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Beauties and Beasts

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Think I was trying to write about the Windemere orcs here.  This one is definitely a big mystery.) Opposites in nature Attracted to their cores The genders Like night and day Differences dueling In an endless dance Where one is … Continue reading →

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Taming the Void Monsters: A Few Tips from Mab

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Hi . . . I’m Mab and I’ve been asked to explain why the monsters of the darkness don’t make a meal out of me.  They tried at first, but now most of them leave me alone.  Those that approach … Continue reading →

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Build-A-Beast: All Your Chimera Needs

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Be with you in a moment!  Removing an elephant trunk with all the muscles and blood vessels isn’t easy.  Especially when you’re replacing it with a rhino horn that fires lightning.  Okay, what can we make for you? We get … Continue reading →

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Where Did Ichabod Brooks Come From?

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Because I can’t say it enough, Ichabod Brooks & the City of Beasts debuts tomorrow.  As a pre-release treat, I’m going behind the scenes to show how this character came about.  Would you believe he first appeared on this blog … Continue reading →

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Cover Reveal: Ichabod Brooks & the City of Beasts by Charles E. Yallowitz #fantasy #adventure

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Coming on June 1st for 99 cents! In a time of heroes, a man will take any job to provide for his family. Ichabod Brooks has earned a reputation for taking the jobs most men and women fear to challenge. … Continue reading →

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Monsters by C. Miller

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Last day of monsters has those ‘donated’ by C. Miller.  Check out her blog and her two books: REAVE and ELUDE! Garfink This is a plant creature that has the ability to take the form of whatever flora it touches … Continue reading →

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Monsters by Adam Ickes

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

These monsters have been ‘donated’ by Adam Ickes!  Check out his creepy, eerie books on Amazon!  Perfect for Halloween! Gimmywhipple An ethereal creature that appears to be made out of mist, it takes the form of a long-tailed horse.  They … Continue reading →

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