Tag Archives: epic fantasy

What Do You Think About Bards?

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

So, we asked various characters what they thought of Bards.  Let’s see what they said: Luke Callindor–  Entertaining and they seem to like me.  Probably because of the last name and my adventures help them get money. Nyx–  Nice way … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Writing Bards in Fiction

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

So, you want to add some local flavor and history without an info dump done by a spectral narrator.  Nothing too much, but you have some stories to tell.  The heroes have no idea since they never studied and the … Continue reading →

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The Life & Times of Ichabod Brooks: Cover Reveal & Special Poll

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

And here’s the cover! The Big Day is July 3rd! One question that I’m working on is, which story should I take the excerpt from.  Sounds like the perfect time for a poll.  Here is a link to the category … Continue reading →

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What’s the Purpose of a Bard?

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

This week, I’m going to talk about Ichabod Brooks’s favorite type of people: BARDS!  I kind of started last week with the Ye Olde Shoppe post, but there’s that pesky weekend in the way.  Now, a Bard is an interesting … Continue reading →

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Luke & Nyx: Who Got It Worse?

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Luke Callindor– This is a really odd topic.  Even stranger is that we’re the only ones in the room.  Are we supposed to answer questions? Nyx– Maybe after we talk for a bit.  Sounds like we have to voice an … Continue reading →

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New Book: A Guardian Falls by R. Tran (First Book in Series #Free Too!) #fantasy #asmsg

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Title: A Guardian Falls Author: R. Tran Genre: Fantasy Book Blurb: All looks bleak when Mara is forced to return home after her love’s brush with death. She only has one magical artifact and the army seems out of reach. … Continue reading →

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Powers of the Windemere Sky: Bellowing Beasts

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

These aren’t associated with a kingdom or a specific race.  They are not tamed, but have more influence over the sky than anything else.  Since the early days of Windemere, the variety of flying creatures has kept mortal kind grounded. … Continue reading →

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Powers of the Windemere Sky: Fantastic Fliers

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a fairly new force on Windemere and one that hasn’t really set itself up as a military factor.  In The Merchant of Nevra Coil, the champions go to the gnomish capital that has recently been turned into a flying … Continue reading →

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Opening Scene: Ichabod Brooks & the Vixen of Errenshar

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Stripped of his gear and dangling from the ceiling, Ichabod Brooks patiently waits for his captors to return. There are no furnishings in the cell, so he hopes that he will be visited soon or the guards will listen when … Continue reading →

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Powers of the Windemere Sky: Radical Riders

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

I figured I should discuss the Windemere ‘air forces’ since I touched on land and sea already.  Pretty sure I have a bunch of people wanting me to get this whole thing over with, but I push for equality.  That … Continue reading →

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