Tag Archives: fantasy

Packing Up for Exploration!

Posted on March 8, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Adventurer 1– So, we haven’t been to this place before.  Let’s make sure we’re prepared, Jimmy. Jimmy– You got it, Bart. Bart– Extra clothes, backpacks, bedrolls, food rations, rope, torches, flint and steel, and weapons are first on the list. … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Exploring New Lands in Fiction

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Is having your characters explore a new world difficult?  Maybe.  Some authors have an easier time than others.  This depends entirely on how your imagination works and what your writing style focuses on.  For example, I think those who work … Continue reading →

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Discovering a New Land in Fiction

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

The exploration of a new land is kind of a staple in fantasy adventures.  We don’t really pay much attention to it unless it’s the main plot of the story.  It’s usually seen as a shift to a new location … Continue reading →

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Questions 3 and Look Back at ‘Allure of the Gypsies’

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

This book is when the champions storyline finally came to light.  Legends of Windemere: Allure of the Gypsies had a lot of changes happen to the heroes, including a few power upgrades.  I felt that this story was easier to write than … Continue reading →

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Questions 3 and Looking Back at ‘Prodigy of Rainbow Tower’

Posted on February 20, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Legends of Windemere: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower is the book that really fleshed out the world of Windemere.  Luke Callindor and friends had to travel across the kingdom of Ralian, so I had to design the terrain.  Cities, towns, rivers, … Continue reading →

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Questions 3 and Looking Back at ‘Beginning of a Hero’

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to my attempt to improve my Tuesday posts.  I’m going to look back at each of my books and end with a Questions 3 finale.  Best place to start is with Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero.  This was … Continue reading →

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Different Ways to Heal in Fiction

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Healing characters in fiction is always a challenge.  You don’t want to make it too easy or you lose tension.  Too hard and there’s no point in having the option.  The methods are a challenge as well because you have … Continue reading →

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Blurb for ‘Darwin & the Fate Bracelet’ Test

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I’m hoping to publish Darwin & the Fate Bracelet this year.  Need to finish the editing and decide on how to do the naming. The Slumberlord Chronicles: Darwin & the Fate Bracelet is far too long.  Maybe just write it once, but refer … Continue reading →

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Best of 2023 #3: 7 Tips to Writing About Blunt Weapons

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(This was originally posted on March 8th, 2023.  Seems I started 2023 strong.) Since these kinds of weapons differ from swords and spears, you can’t always use the same tactics.  Swinging a club will not have the same effect as … Continue reading →

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The Life & Times of Ichabod Brooks Available on Amazon!

Posted on January 16, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

The Life & Times of Ichabod Brooks is a fun, popular, and interesting addition to my library.  It stands as the only short story collection I’ve written, but the odd thing is that middle adjective.  People really enjoy Ichabod’s adventures.  … Continue reading →

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