Tag Archives: dogs

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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What Do You Look for in Literary Pets?

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I watch a few Harry Potter movies this weekend while editing since I’ve seen them enough that they’re background noise.  Something caught my attention this time.  The familiars are there, but rarely come into play outside of a few events.  … Continue reading →

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