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Celebrate National Luke Day by Getting a Free Copy of ‘Beginning of a Hero’

Posted on November 5, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

I was all ready to do a post on Daylight Savings Time or American Football Day.  Then, I saw that today was ‘National Luke Day’ and felt that I had no choice. For those who don’t know, one of the … 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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7 Tips to Giving Your Heroes and Villains Exotic Pets

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Let’s keep the subject going because maybe there’s more to this than we realize.  After all, a character can be defined by their friends and that includes pets.  Yet, you can’t just toss anything in on a whim.  Not unless … Continue reading →

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Exotic Pets in Fantasy: Raise Your Hand If You Just Imagined a Dragon

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Something that comes up from time to time in fantasy is heroes or villains having unique pets.  These can be real animals or monsters, but it really comes down to it being something you don’t normally see.  For example, Lost’s … Continue reading →

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The Magical Puppy Store: Wagging Tails and More

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to our grand reopening.  Had a bit of a rough period thanks to some gargantuan fleas, but we’re back in business.  Don’t worry about the big guy over there.  He’s all bark, no bite, and a little licking.  Seeing … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Voices in His Head

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

I toiled and fretted about this one because it reveals something about Luke Callindor that I’ve never mentioned on the blog.  Yet, we’re at the end of the road and I can’t show how he’ll be starting this story without … Continue reading →

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Kero’s World by Victoria Zigler Now in Audiobook

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Written by Victoria Zigler – and now with an audio edition read by Giles Miller – the “Kero’s World” stories are all about the adventures of my West Highland White Terrier, Kero, who made that journey across the rainbow bridge … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Day of the Carrier Beasts

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Here is another Chasing Bedlam teaser since people seem to be enjoying those.  I wanted to do one for Legends of Windemere: The Spirit Well, but I really couldn’t find anything that didn’t have spoilers.  Enjoy the carnage!

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So You Wanna Use a Pet in Fiction?

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Long ago, I remember playing a D&D game where our group had several pets.  There was a bear who ended up being killed by a goblin firing squad.  Two wolves that were killed because the player kept demanding we heal … 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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