Tag Archives: fantasy

Teaser Tuesday: Old Friends

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

This scene is from Book 12 of Legends of Windemere.  It is totally out of context, but I’m feeling impish. The small group walks along the edge of town and heads for a cabin that sits at the edge of … Continue reading →

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Welcome to November . . . I’m Not Thrilled About It Either

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Now we begin the infamous month where everything seems to slow down.  Weather gets much colder, family starts mentioning the holidays, a jolly fat guy in red keeps peeking around the corner, ads for ‘Forget Your Family’ sales days are … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Why on Earth would you write Fantasy by Georgina Lee

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

“Why on earth would you write fantasy?” That question has been posed to me over and over. Often from the same people who ask, “Why do you like Star Trek? What’s wrong with you?” Now, I’m not daring to equate … Continue reading →

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Stare into the Monster Maker (Finale)

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

The final batch of critters have been donated by L. Marie: Furbfur A hypo-allergenic construct that begins life as a featureless dog made out of clay.  It is molded and changed to suit the owner’s requirements.  This means it can … Continue reading →

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Windemere Monsters: Cockatrice

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

My first encounter with a cockatrice was in my first Dungeons & Dragons game.  I was playing a Dwarven warrior and opened a treasure chest to find this dangerous creature lurking inside.  It turned me to stone before I could … Continue reading →

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Windemere Monsters: Doppelgangers

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Who really knows how many Doppelgangers have appeared in the Legends of Windemere series?  Not many because revealing several main characters have been copies of the originals for most of the adventure is stupid.  I mean, could you imagine being … Continue reading →

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Stare into the Monster Maker (Day 4)

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

These creatures have been ‘donated’ by Jo Robinson: Vikpistxlds Named by someone whose laptop only had ‘i’ for vowel letters, the Vikpistxlds is one of the most curious creatures to come out of Wulgaz.  It has a five year lifespan … Continue reading →

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Windemere Monsters: Wyvern

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

The Wyvern gets mistaken for a dragon a lot, but it’s not really the same.  No breath weapon and they come in two species.  Both have very powerful rear legs and leathery wings.  One has a barbed tail and no … Continue reading →

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Windemere Monsters: Snake Fiend

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the first monsters that appears in Legends of Windemere are the Snake Fiends, which are based off the Naga.  This is a mythological creature, but I wasn’t 100% certain of that when I wrote the story.  The name … Continue reading →

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How the &$^% did I get anything done this week?

Posted on October 17, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve probably been grumpier and snappier than usual.  Disease has run through the house and I wasn’t lucky enough to catch it.  That means I don’t have an excuse for taking naps, which I really needed.  My head is spinning … Continue reading →

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