Tag Archives: beasts

Monsters, Magic Items, and Thingies from Lawrence Grodecki

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Going to take it a little slower today because . . . I might have crammed too many into the first 3 posts and realized I’ll run out of things before next Monday.  My goal is to have this run … Continue reading →

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Monsters, Magic Items, and Thingies from Jackie and Katie

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Hope everyone is enjoying this series while I’m tackling the toddler during Spring Break.  Working from the phone isn’t as easy or fun as the laptop.  First clutch of critters and creations are from Jackie Mallon: Jiggywiffle Hiding within the … Continue reading →

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Monsters, Magic Items, and Thingies from Bastet and Audrey

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

I got a much bigger turn out than expected, so I apologize now for the long posts.  Hope those that read through enjoy it.  First set comes from Bastet: Crigofelt A species of cat that can only be found in … Continue reading →

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Monsters, Magic Items, and Thingies from Ionia and John

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Thanks to everyone for playing along with the ‘Monster Maker Fun’.  This is going to be going all week, so let’s kick it off.  First set of nonsense words are from Ionia Martin: Mastaxe This is a tiny creature found … Continue reading →

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Monster Maker Fun!

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Long ago, there was a game that a few people played with me.  I was the creative fantasy author, so these people thought it would be fun to give me nonsense words.  My job was to create a monster, location, … Continue reading →

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The Superior Inferior

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Do cats believe They are the chosen Because their claws retract Do giraffes believe They are Earth’s center Because they have the longest necks Do spiders believe They are God’s favorite Because they can spin webs Why do humans believe … Continue reading →

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What Do You Look For in Magical Beasts?

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the staples of the fantasy genre are the magical beasts from mythology and the recesses of the author’s imagination.  Yes, I’m aware that some people feel that such things are overused and no longer have a place in … Continue reading →

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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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So You’re Going to Give Your Character a Pet

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

So, you want to use a pet in your story.  Good idea.  There’s a long tradition of helpful animal companions of both natural and magical varieties.  It all comes down to what you want you’re looking for.  Here are some … Continue reading →

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Monstrous Favorites

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

When working in fantasy, you have a ton of monsters to choose from.  That’s not counting anything you make up.  Still, I wonder if every author has his or her own favorite fantasy monster.  That one monster that has to … Continue reading →

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