Tag Archives: fantasy

Difference Between Personification and Anthropomorphism

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Might not be more for me to do beyond showing that image, which shows the key differences.  I’ll just go into a bit more detail. Abstract vs Real Personification is used for abstract traits and even giving human traits to … Continue reading →

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Happy National Chocolate Ice Cream Day! (Grab a Scoop & a Book)

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Enjoy the magical adventure of Legends of Windemere 1-15 for $2.99/volume.  Volume 1 is FREE! OR Indulge in the fang-filled fun of War of Nytefall 1-8 for $2.99/volume!

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Happy Macaroon Day! (Eat Some while Enjoying a Fantasy Adventure for $2.99)

Posted on May 31, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Grab your snacks and get comfortable for a wild jungle adventure in Legends of Windemere: Charms of the Feykin!

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7 Tips to Using Power Ups in Fiction

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

We do tend to think more about video games than books when it comes to temporary Power Ups.  Yet, they are around with much less fanfare.  You don’t have to hit a block with your head to get them out.  … Continue reading →

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Happy National Brothers Day! (Send Him a Book about Barbarians and Magic!)

Posted on May 24, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Give a gift of action adventure with Legends of Windemere: Tribe of the Snow Tiger!  It has barbarians who are kind of like He-Man, which your brother may have played with if . . . I’m feeling old.

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The Fun of Temporary Magic Items

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

When it comes to fantasy, people think a lot about magical items.  Rings, armor, swords, and all of these enchanted objects come to mind.  I hear them get mentioned more often than another category: Temporary Magic Items.  I also like … Continue reading →

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A New Batch of Finished Puzzles!

Posted on May 22, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I just finished a puzzle and realized I hadn’t posted about them in a while.  I have 9 that I completed since the last time.  Looks like the last time I posted about puzzles was back in August.  That … Continue reading →

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Fun with Magical Parasites

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

You know, I wrote this down as a topic with no idea what I was thinking.  I’ve never used magical parasites.  Not in my books either.  Still, someone said the idea sounded really interesting and that’s all my needy ass … Continue reading →

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Happy Dinosaur Day! (Bite into These Non-Extinct Series)

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Chomp into the magical adventure of Legends of Windemere 1-15 for $2.99/volume.  Volume 1 is FREE! OR Devour the fang-filled fun of War of Nytefall 1-8 for $2.99/volume!

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Should My Fantasy Races Hate Each Other?

Posted on May 13, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(I was going to write a post about the traditional Elves vs Dwarves in fantasy.  Instead, I realized I had a lengthy section of Do I Need to Use a Dragon? (Fantasy Writing Tips) that covered the topic of racism in fantasy.  … Continue reading →

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