Tag Archives: combat

7 Tips to Fighting with Speed

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the best ways to handle strength is speed, which is what we’re going to look at this time.  Luke Callindor and Sari are the big speed fighters.  Their styles are familiar similar, but Sari uses more magic and … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Fighting with Strength

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

There are many ways to fight.  Possibly as many as there are protagonists since everyone is a little different.  Yet, there are three schools that can be focused on.  As long as you don’t include magic and range weapons, which … Continue reading →

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So You Want to Adventure Without Weapons

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

When it comes to fantasy combat, you think swords, lances, axes, armor, crossbow, and clubs. It’s rare that a character will be known for martial arts unless they use a weapon connected to the style. Dariana doesn’t do anything like … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: The Mercenary Prince Unleashed

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

As usual, there may be spoilers ahead, but I’m trying to limit those.  This is a fun encounter from Book 9, The Mercenary Prince.  Gets to show off Delvin’s new toy and how he’ll be during his spotlight book.  WARNING: … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: I Think She’s Mad

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

(This is from Book 11, so it’s entirely unedited and won’t be out until mid/late 2016.  Figure it’ll be a fun comparison to last week’s.)

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Teaser Tuesday: Trouble with Trolls

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Due to Ichabod Brooks & the City of Beasts (99 cents on Amazon!) being only 27 pages, I can’t really use any more teasers for it.  So, I’m going back to when things were easier and happier for my novel … Continue reading →

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Warriors of Windemere

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s been a long time since I did a post on Windemere information.  I revealed a lot early on and I’ve only had to talk about a few new locations.  This time I thought I’d write a little on the … Continue reading →

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Action and Knowing Your Character

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve talked about writing action scenes before and people still ask for some tips.  Today I’m going to give a few that center on knowing your character.  Some might be repeats from other posts, but it doesn’t hurt to hear … Continue reading →

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A Fun Fantasy Series to Break In Your New Kindle

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Did you get a Kindle for Christmas? If so then I’m betting you’re chomping at the bit to start filling it with books.  One of the greatest things about owning a Kindle is that it opens the door to many … Continue reading →

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Character Origins: John Chandler

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Months ago, I posted about an idea called The Ninja Never Wins.  Briefly, this was a series of books that spoof fighting games.  Strange fighters with bizarre, over the top backgrounds in tournaments that seem to have no real purpose.  … Continue reading →

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