Tag Archives: fantasy

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 →

Posted in Thoughts | Tagged adventure, creatures, elite, fantasy, fiction, generals, magic, monsters, writing | 6 Comments

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?

Posted in Sleeper of the Wildwood Fugue | Tagged action adventure, desert, dragons, fantasy, fun, Legends of Windemere, love, magic, national holiday, pajamas, Sleeper of the Wildwood Fugue, telepaths, work | 7 Comments

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!

Posted in Curse of the Dark Wind | Tagged action adventure, books, Curse of the Dark Wind, curses, demons, fantasy, Legends of Windemere, librarians, libraries, library workers, magic, porters, Windemere | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Legends of Windemere | Tagged calendar, dwarves, elves, fantasy, fiction, gnomes, halflings, holidays, humans, humor, Legends of Windemere, magic, orcs, Windemere | 6 Comments

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 →

Posted in Poems | Tagged apprentice, fantasy, fiction, learning, magic, poems, poet, poetry, students, teachers, teaching, trades | 6 Comments

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 →

Posted in Thoughts | Tagged action, combo moves, fantasy, fiction, heroes, teaming up, working together | 10 Comments

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!

Posted in The Compass Key | Tagged action adventure, candy, caramel, Compass Key, fantasy, Legends of Windemere, lich, love, magic, national holiday, sweet, sword & sorcery, zombies | 6 Comments

Staying in Shape on the Road: Adventuring Fitness

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

This doesn’t come at all. Why would it? We kind of take it for granted that our adventuring heroes are in shape. They usually start that way after training or . . . living in a farming village. It’s rare … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts | Tagged adventuring, exercise, fantasy, fiction, fitness, muscles | 9 Comments

Happy Smoke and Mirrors Day! (No Tricks with This $2.99 ebook deal!)

Posted on March 29, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Take a break from the daily illusions and escape into an adventure where secrets are around every corner! Legends of Windemere: Family of the Tri-Rune!