Tag Archives: fantasy

Teaser Tuesday: More Than He Bargained For

Posted on August 11, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

This is going way back!  Before The Life & Times of Ichabod Brooks, I gave our favorite adventurer a smaller outing.  It was a single short story that was well received on the blog.  I figured it was a great way … Continue reading →

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Windemere Governments: Hero’s Gate

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on December 17, 2014.  Only covers Legends of Windemere for a bit, but it was still interesting.) For being one of the major areas of events in Legends of Windemere, Hero’s Gate isn’t a Sister City.  It’s decently … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: A Local Pest or Guide?

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Today’s teaser introduces a new character who may be just what Clyde needs to survive War of Nytefall: Savagery.  He’s a denizen of Mestra, which meant I wasn’t always sure where I wanted to go with him.  Since Mestra was always … Continue reading →

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Windemere Governments: Rodillen

Posted on August 3, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on December 16, 2014.  Only covers Legends of Windemere for a bit, but it was still interesting.) This would be the second city that Luke Callindor, Nyx, and their friends visit in Prodigy of Rainbow Tower.  Rodillen is … Continue reading →

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Outlines: Plans That Rarely Work Perfectly

Posted on July 31, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on March 11, 2015.) I talk about having outlines and making plans before I write.  These act like a ‘baby draft’ and make the creation of a first draft smoother.  At least to me.  It’s this part of … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Ladies of Different Paths

Posted on July 28, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Here is a teaser from War of Nytefall: Ravenous.  I figure it’s a time for Nadia Sylvan to get a scene.  Check out the full book for the whole story.  Feel free to leave a review too.  Those are more … Continue reading →

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Windemere Governments: Gaia

Posted on July 27, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on December 15, 2014.  Found an old 6-part blog series that I’ll do for the next 6 Mondays.  It only covers Legends of Windemere for a bit, but it was still interesting.) A (really long) while back I … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Allies, But Not Friends

Posted on July 21, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

I haven’t shown much of the other villains within War of Nytefall: Ravenous.  Two that I really enjoy showing off are Kenneth Decker and Archillious.  One is very serious while the other is insane.  They’ve kind of become the Nyte version … Continue reading →

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The Dangers of Dungeons: Mazes and Traps

Posted on July 17, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted January 15, 2014.) One of the big standards of fantasy adventure books are traps and mazes.  The latter isn’t as common as the former and I can already hear some people groaning about the topic because they think … Continue reading →

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Do People Like Magic Items?

Posted on July 15, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on March 17, 2014.) One of the big things in fantasy books happens to be oddly controversial too. The use of magical items is common, but many people disagree with how they should be used.  Some people don’t … Continue reading →

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