Tag Archives: fantasy

A Multi-Monster Army: Does It Work?

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

The simple answer is: Yes. The more complicated answer is: Yes if certain requirements are met. Keep in mind that monsters are typically seen as primal and destructive.  If they’re marching as a massive group then the reason is usually … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Using a Monster Army in Fiction

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Monster armies marching on a village or being intercepted in the wild is a fairly common set piece for fantasy and science fiction.  From the outside, it seems like it’s a simply obstacle to create and use.  Monsters rush forward, … Continue reading →

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Happy Richter Scale Day! (Enjoy with an Inventive $2.99 eBook!)

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Make a break for this tale about inventions and magic gone wrong, Legends of Windemere: The Merchant of Nevra Coil!

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Elite of the Monster Races

Posted on April 25, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Ever play a video game or read a story with monsters when a ‘special’ type of a common species turns up?  If not then there really isn’t much more to explain.  Heroes run into an elite version of a common … Continue reading →

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Happy Wear Pajamas to Work Day! (Curl Up at Your Desk with a $2.99 eBook!)

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

What better way to celebrate this holiday than with a book titled Legends of Windemere: Sleeper of the Wildwood Fugue?

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Happy National Library Workers Day! (Celebrate with a $2.99 Adventure!)

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

What better way to enjoy a holiday about libraries than to buy a book like Legends of Windemere: Curse of the Dark Wind!

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Calendar and Holidays of Windemere

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally, I was going to make a 7 tips list for designing holidays in fantasy worlds.  Then, I realized I never really used them in my stories.  Part of the reason is that I always forget to keep track of … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Apprentices

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(This poem is self-explanatory.  Apprentices are used a lot in fantasy stories.  I don’t know exactly what prompted the poem, but here we are.) Chosen by their thirteenth year To follow in a master’s steps They wave farewell to youth … Continue reading →

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Heroic Teamwork: Combo Moves

Posted on April 6, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Everybody loves it when heroes team up.  Well, most people do because you always have haters.  Anyway, there are many aspects that authors need to consider when writing about heroes working together.  Do their personalities clash?  Are their goals the … Continue reading →

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Happy National Caramel Day! (Enjoy a Sweet $2.99 eBook Deal)

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Celebrate one of the tastiest treats around with the nearly as sweet adventure of Legends of Windemere: The Compass Key!

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