Tag Archives: combat

7 Tips to Writing About Blunt Weapons

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Since these kinds of weapons differ from swords and spears, you can’t always use the same tactics.  Swinging a club will not have the same effect as slashing with a cutlass.  So, what are some things that will help you … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Using a Monster Army in Fiction

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Monster armies marching on a village or being intercepted in the wild is a fairly common set piece for fantasy and science fiction.  From the outside, it seems like it’s a simply obstacle to create and use.  Monsters rush forward, … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Big Puppy

Posted on July 13, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Coming in at number was Kira Grasdon.  I’m happy when she comes up in a poll like this because I don’t get to promote her solo adventure very often.  Enjoy this piece of Quest of the Brokenhearted.  

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War of Nytefall: Savagery on Amazon for #99cents! #vampires #fantasy

Posted on April 11, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Cover Art by Alison Hunt Just a friendly reminder that War of Nytefall: Savagery is on Amazon for 99 cents! (Quick, simple, and to the point.)

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How to Kill a Dawn Fang

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Way back, I was asked by Chris the Story Reading Ape about how one would kill a Dawn Fang.  It seems very difficult since they can regenerate and continue fighting with severe injuries.  At the very least, they’d escape to … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Putting on a Show #fantasy #adventure

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Here is a fun excerpt from Legends of Windemere: Curse of the Dark Wind that might have a little bit of spoiler.  It’s part of a fight scene, so you get to see Sari in action. Sari is caught off-guard when the … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Verbal Sparring #vampires #fantasy

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

I have to admit that I’m running out of juicy and non-spoiler excerpts from War of Nytefall: Rivalry.  Feel free to pick up a copy if you’re enjoying these.  This one with some fun verbal sparring.  I think I’m going to … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Fanged Words of Wisdom #vampires #fantasy

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Here’s another excerpt from War of Nytefall: Rivalry.  It’s a very low key scene, but it involves Decker who doesn’t get a lot of page time.  I feel bad that I don’t use him as much as I want.  He was … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Viewing the Carnage #vampires #fantasy

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Here’s another excerpt from War of Nytefall: Rivalry.  I was looking for something that would show off Titus Winthrop a bit.  He’s kind of background here, but I enjoyed writing him as the ‘little guy’ for once.  Check it out!  As … Continue reading →

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Military Casters: Fireballs Among the Swords and Arrows

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Magic is an important part of fantasy writing.  Some would say it’s one of the defining traits of the genre.  Not every story has magic, but those that do might want to consider including it with their military forces.  This … Continue reading →

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