Tag Archives: fantasy

Teaser Tuesday: Should I Use Destiny?

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Very few tropes are as common in fantasy as the destined heroes. This motivation has existed since the days of mythology and continues to be used today. Authors find twists and variations on the concept of destiny and fate, but … Continue reading →

Posted in do I need to use a dragon, Teaser Tuesday | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Any Questions? (Requesting Questions for a Future Q&A Post)

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

This is going to be fairly simple. I’m coming to the end of summer and wanted to do something special to help promote Do I Need to Use a Dragon? before I go back to work.  So, I’m going to use the … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

Teaser Tuesday: Juggling Multiple Heroes

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Fantasy is known for its quests and group adventures. Some authors focus on multiple figures who are active at the same time, but not working together. These stories don’t have a single hero designated as the central character. Instead, they … Continue reading →

Posted in do I need to use a dragon, Teaser Tuesday | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Poetry Day: Fantasy Standards

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(This is a pretty simple poem.  Perfect opportunity to simply remind people that Do I Need to Use a Dragon? is available as a $2.99 eBook and a $20 paperback.) Noble thieves and evil priests Damsels in distress Champions chosen by ancient … Continue reading →

Posted in do I need to use a dragon, Poems | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Teaser Tuesday: What Kind of Magic?

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(Enjoy this excerpt from Do I Need to Use a Dragon? It’s available on Amazon as a $2.99 eBook and a $20 paperback.) First is a hero who grew up never knowing magic existed will not swiftly accept it and begin using … Continue reading →

Posted in do I need to use a dragon, Teaser Tuesday | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Last Day to Get ‘Do I Need to Use a Dragon?’ for 99 cents!

Posted on August 4, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

LAST DAY TO GET DO I NEED TO USE A DRAGON? AS A 99 CENT EBOOK!

Posted in do I need to use a dragon | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

4 Days Left to Get ‘Do I Need to Use a Dragon?’ for 99 cents!

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Time is running out to get Do I Need to Use a Dragon? as a 99 cent eBook!

Posted in do I need to use a dragon | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

‘Do I Need to Use a Dragon?’ Is Still Having It’s First Month Price of 99 cents!

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

There’s still time to get Do I Need to Use a Dragon? as a 99 cent eBook!

Posted in do I need to use a dragon | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Goal Post: Halfway Through The Summer Session

Posted on July 22, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Do I Need to Use a Dragon? is still 99 cents.  I’ve only sold 19 copies since it debuted on July 3rd.  Haven’t received any reviews yet.  Still, I guess this is to be expected with no promotions beyond this blog.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Goal Posts | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

Poetry Day: The Famished Tear

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(No idea what triggered this poem.  I’ve seen this in fiction at times, but I don’t know if that’s what I was going for.  An eternal mystery.) It starts with an explosion From both sides of our world And a … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems | Tagged , , , , , , | 10 Comments