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Windemere Monsters: Oakind #fantasy #adventure

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Here we are with the first of the Windemere monsters.  I think we’ll all recognize these creatures, which I call Oakind.  They are also Ents or Treants, which are the sentient trees found throughout fantasy.  Walking and talking as they … 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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7 Tips to Writing Humanoid Monster Protagonists: Even the Undead Can Have Heart

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Not many people try to write a story with a monster as the hero.  Well, you see it for kids a lot.  Paranormal romance enjoys this too, but it rarely happens when you get into the more action-oriented genres.  You … Continue reading →

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Monster Maker Fun 2017: Creatures Donated by Karen Oberlander

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

The following three creatures were donated by Karen: Feliminglers These colony-living creatures are found on ocean cliffs where they use mud and shells to create their home.  Adding a sticky sap that is produced from under their fingernails, they form … Continue reading →

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Monsters of Windemere: Chimera

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

I was excited to see this get high on the list until I realized there’s no easy way to explain this creature.  There is no common form to them because of how they’re made.  Not all of them are aggressive … Continue reading →

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Monster Maker Fun 2017: Creatures Donated by Victoria Zigler & John W. Howell

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

The three following creatures have been donated by Victoria Zigler: Reurple These are purple and white flowers that are found in the Kukaru desert. Due to the sand being too loose for roots, these plants live in the few patches … Continue reading →

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Monster Maker Fun 2017: Creations Donated by C.S. Boyack

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

The following three have been donated by C.S. Boyack: Mantiscles A name the can stir giggles in even the manliest of men.  At least until these poisonous shellfish strike at a speed you wouldn’t expect from something without legs.  They … Continue reading →

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Monsters of Windemere: Calicos

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

The above picture might not be the best example since the calicos of Windemere aren’t super strong, easily angered, hard to hurt aliens.  I’ve been using these cat-people since Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero.  They could be considered monsters … Continue reading →

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Monster Maker Fun 2017: Creations Donated by L.Marie & Chris the Storyreading Ape

Posted on October 6, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Let’s start the machine up, enter the words, and see what creatures pop out this year! These three have been donated by L.Marie: Thergul These coastal creatures are a minor threat to anyone who tries to enjoy the beach in … Continue reading →

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Monster Make 2017: Foundations Needed (Also, a Windemere Monster Poll)

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Well, people wanted it, so Monster Maker is going to be returning in October.  I’m thinking having it every Wednesday and using Monday to come up with something that promotes Path of the Traitors.  Friday will connect to the poll below. … Continue reading →

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