Tag Archives: evil

Poetry Day: Blame Him or Thank Him

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Not sure what this poem was about.  God?  Religion?  I guess it could be that since people blame God for the evil and thank him for the good.  Not always the same groups with some choosing only one of those … Continue reading →

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What is the Superhero Paradox?

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve actually thought of this issue a lot since my teenage years, but I never knew there was a term for it until now.  It may be nuanced, but the gist is: Superhero Paradox–  Superheroes try to make the world … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: I’M EVIL!!!!

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

I was going to do a big post about this topic, but I realized that this could be one that differs from person to person.  So, it’s best for me to start with myself and then open up the floor.  … Continue reading →

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The Ladies of Lust and Lavishness: Desirae Duvall and Chastity Sullivan

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Think there’s already a lot to unpack with this post.  I don’t have a great explanation for that title, but it sounded good.  Chastity and Desirae aren’t the types to throw down like the superheroes above.  So, why did I … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Using Curses in Fiction: Eye of Newt Can Expire

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Curses can have a lot of pitfalls when you use them.  Have they been done already and in the same fashion?  Do they have a purpose in the story beyond window dressing or a comical reaction?  Is it really a … Continue reading →

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Curses! Not the Censored Kind

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

I don’t think I’ve touched on this topic outside of a casual mention, so I’m going to attempt to go below the surface.  Curses show up in a lot of genres even when magic isn’t a main component.  Some are … Continue reading →

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Revisiting the Concept of True Villains

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

I wanted to talk about true villains again.  Yet, I noticed I did it once . . . twice . . . kind of a third . . .  and I’m sure those aren’t the only ones.  I seem to … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Villain Team-Ups: Is It a Limited Tactic?

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Villains teaming up is a classic twist to a series.  You have two established characters who don’t necessarily share a common enemy.  Yet, they work together for the same goal, which causes the heroes to do the same.  It happens … Continue reading →

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Do Rulers in Fantasy Need to be Evil or Inept?

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m not sure where this idea came from, but I’ve seen a lot of people run with it and claim that it’s how the genre works.  You have a ruler, but he/she/it is either a villain or so inept that … Continue reading →

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Legends Revisited: Baron Arthuru Kernaghan the Forgotten Warlord #fantasy #adventure

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

While he didn’t show up a lot, the Legends of Windemere wouldn’t have gone anywhere without Baron Arthuru Kernaghan.  He typically only appeared in prologues with a few mid-book scenes until I reached the 12th book.  Even then, he only got a … Continue reading →

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