Tag Archives: fantasy

Poetry Day: Druid of the Orchid Patch

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(This is just a creative poem I came up with a long time ago.  There may have been an intention to create a story around this concept, but I don’t think it got very far.) Deep within the Umbral Woods … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Eager Recruits

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

This was a fun introduction.  At the time, I wasn’t entirely sure where the characters would go too.  Not the way I expected in the end, but it all worked out.  Check out War of Nytefall: Anarchy as a $2.99 eBook … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Dark Mistress Unleashed

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Here’s another fun scene from War of Nytefall: Ravenous.  I was torn between this one and last week.  Decided to post both even after a coin toss.  Not much set up to this scene without spoilers though.  If you like … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: The Lady of the Pleasure Shadow

Posted on March 28, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a teaser from War of Nytefall: Ravenous.  It focuses on a character who caught me by surprise.  Desirae wasn’t supposed to get as big as she did in this book and the ensuing adventures.  Yet, she ended up … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Fizzle on a Mission

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

This scene from  Legends of Windemere: The Compass Key has one of, if not THE, most popular character of the series.  Everyone loved Fizzle.  That or those who hated him didn’t tell me.  Anyway, this was one of his big scenes … Continue reading →

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The Bludgeoning Blunt Weapon Store

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to our shop where we hope to meet all of your bashing, smashing, smooshing, bludgeoning, and banging needs.  Take this list of most of our weapons.  Each one has a special ability that we semi-guarantee will be helpful.  We … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Writing About Blunt Weapons

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

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 slashing with a cutlass.  So, what are some things that will help you … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Sneaky and Sly

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

This excerpt is from Legends of Windemere: Family of the Tri-Rune.  This is part of one of my favorite scenes in the story.  Lots of action and some humor.  Pick up this book as a 99 cent eBook or a $15 … Continue reading →

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Bludgeoning Time!

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Typically, there are three styles of melee weapons.  You have slashing where you swing and cut like edged swords and axes.  Then there is piercing/stabbing, which include your non-edged swords and spears. Finally, you have the third one that doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: The Princess General!

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Can’t do a bunch of teasers and leave out Lost from War of Nytefall.  This excerpt comes from Eradication, which you can get as a $2.99 eBook or a $12.00 paperback.  This specific scene really shows how much chaos Lost can cause even … Continue reading →

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