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Teaser Tuesday: Did Lost Miscount? #fantasy #vampires

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

I toyed with the idea of leaving this alone because it could be a spoiler for War of Nytefall: Eradication.  Then I realized it happens in chapter 1 and is shown so much in the ensuing adventure that people would figure it … Continue reading →

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The Lukewarm War Between Clyde and Xavier Tempest

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

War of Nytefall: Eradication has an enemy stepping into the battle between Clyde and Xavier Tempest’s forces.  This is similar to Jewelz in Rivalry and kind of like Lost in Lost.  I’ve noticed that this happens a lot and it has brought … Continue reading →

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Writing a Rough and Violent Couple

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

There is a touch of violence to the Mab and Clyde relationship.  I’ve mentioned this before in passing, but now I’m going to think a bit more.  It is an important dynamic to how they operate and it’s not a … Continue reading →

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The Evolution of Clyde and Mab

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I tried to find a vampire couple picture to use here, but the results weren’t very appealing when it came to Clyde and Mab.  Closest thing was Alucard and Seras from ‘Hellsing’, but they aren’t a couple.  Anyway, I … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: A Message from Leo Kandrel #fantasy #vampires

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome back to Teaser Tuesday.  I’m actually really excited about this because it shows Leo Kandrel and the Fist of Durag in action.  You’ll get to see why Clyde and the other Dawn Fangs are a little worried in War … Continue reading →

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Top 5 of 2019: 7 Tips to Creating a Fantasy Army (#1)

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

And the #1 post of 2019 . . . Really?  You know, I really didn’t expect this topic to come out on top.  Heck, I didn’t even remember it.  Another odd thing is that 3 of the 5 are 7 … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Hunters and Prey #fantasy #adventure

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome back to Teaser Tuesday.  Enjoy this piece from Legends of Windemere: Allure of the Gypsies! “She tricked me again,” Trinity growls as she drags herself out of the river. She looks up at the top of the thirty-foot waterfall with … Continue reading →

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Do Rulers in Fantasy Need to be Evil or Inept?

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m not sure where this idea came from, but I’ve seen a lot of people run with it and claim that it’s how the genre works.  You have a ruler, but he/she/it is either a villain or so inept that … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Before They Were Friends #fantasy #adventure

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Enjoy the first meeting between Luke Callindor and Nyx from Legends of Windemere: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower! “We’re already here. I’m just going to knock,” Luke says, easily freeing his arm. “You don’t knock on a caster tower,” Fritz hisses in … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Putting Robots in Fantasy: Put Down the Pitchforks!

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

This can be a little controversial at times because many people don’t want robots to be anywhere near fantasy.  A big difference between science fiction and fantasy is that one has high tech and the other has magic.  Not exclusively, … Continue reading →

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