Tag Archives: comedy

Revisiting Origins: Lost the Princess General

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Of course, Lost is essential to War of Nytefall: Lost since her name is the title. This is a character who I’ve been wanting to introduce for a long time, but I came up with an idea that forced me … Continue reading →

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Benny’s Bountiful Bed Boutique

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Good morning and welcome to our store.  I can see by the bags under your eyes that you’re in need of restful sleep.  Then, you have come to the right place.  All of our beds are designed for your needs.  … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Alex’s Author Shoppe! No Refunds for Mentally Unstable Products!

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to our author store.  First, please know that Do I Need to Use a Dragon? is available as a Kindle eBook for 99 cents.  This has nothing to do with our products, but we have to put a promo in this … Continue reading →

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Do I Need to Use a Dragon?- Humor

Posted on June 19, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(Now we dive into the Character section.  Of course, that brings up the question of comedy, which people sometimes try to jam into a story.  It doesn’t always work because there are a lot of factors though.  Needless to say, … Continue reading →

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Happy National Bugs Bunny Day!

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

I was going to do another animal post, but the week was looking kind of iffy.  Figured I would see if there was an interesting holiday.  My eyes went right to ‘National Bugs Bunny Day’.  I grew up watching Looney … Continue reading →

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Julius’s Jacket Jamboree: Please Don’t Call Us Lame to Our Face

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

We sell jackets.  That’s it.  No, you’re thinking of a coat.  Those are longer and heavier because they’re for colder weather.  We’re more of an autumn and spring service with all of our products having a special feature.  Sure.  We … Continue reading →

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Writing the Friendly Fool Hero

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m not sure how common this type of hero is outside of anime and manga.  Not these days anyway since I think Inspector Clouseau may fall into this category.  Still, I tend to see friendly, foolish characters leading anime/manga.  You … Continue reading →

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The Ice Box: All of Your Alcohol Needs in One Basement

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to our little warehouse.  Okay, it’s gigantic since you can’t see the walls through the fog.  Put on a warm coat and we’ll head into the racks.  Here’s a general list of categories with specific brands being more nuanced.  … Continue reading →

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#2 Post of 2021: 7 Tips to Balancing the Humor and the Heavy

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Post originally published on April 5, 2021.  Still in the colder part of that year.) I like to included humor in my stories.  Yet, I don’t want them to be seen as comedies.  I like to touch on heavy topics … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Don’t Feed the Puppy

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Kind of a jarring jump from all the fantasy teasers since July and now you have something from Chasing Bedlam.  Well, you know that poll from June?  Cassidy and Lloyd each got a vote.  I’m giving them a shared scene because … Continue reading →

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