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War of Nytefall 1-8 Available for 99 Cents Each!

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

In the wake of the Great Cataclysm, a new predator will emerge from within Windemere’s shadow. For fifty years, Clyde has been trapped beneath the earth while the vampire kingdom has been gradually losing its war against the Sun God’s … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Being Morally Gray

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Some may argue that Boromir isn’t morally gray since he was being controlled by the ring and didn’t actually steal it.  Others may say he is the perfect example since he felt he was doing the right thing for Gondor … Continue reading →

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Being Morally Gray

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

A while back, someone mentioned characters who are morally gray.  These are the ones that sit between good and evil.  While their actions can be reprehensible, they have good reasons for taking action.  Here are some examples I found: Boromir … Continue reading →

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The Lovable Grouch

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

I don’t remember exactly what made me notice this character type recently.  It just popped into my head and I noticed how often the lovable grouch appears.  Oscar, Al Bundy, Dr. House, Carl Frederickson (Up), and more fall into this … Continue reading →

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Possible Promo Idea That I Need a Week to Set Up, So I’m Stalling

Posted on December 2, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

I took all of November to try and think of promos to set up.  I might use the rest of December’s Tuesday to be silly or maybe do simple series promos.  There are 4 more after today, which will cover … Continue reading →

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Eat a Red Apple Day

Posted on December 1, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Today is ‘Eat a Red Apple Day’.  I stumbled onto this odd holiday and then I couldn’t stop thinking about Fizzle who loves apples. So, check out some more Fizzle pictures in: Do I Need to Use a Dragon? (Fantasy … Continue reading →

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Pauses in Fight Scenes

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Dragon Ball Z is infamous for dragging fights out with flashbacks, which really hurt the flow of things.  At least from my perspective as someone who noted that issue and continued to enjoy.  Now, why would they do these kinds … Continue reading →

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Pacing the Fight

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Fight scenes are difficult as it is when you have to keep track of actions, gear, styles, locations, and several other factors.  Then, you end up considering the pacing, which turns out to be essential.  Can’t go too fast without … Continue reading →

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Do Teasers Show Too Much?

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

This is an issue I run into a lot with movie trailers.  I’m sure many people have been there as well.  You see a trailer that shows the entire plot of the movie.  Everything else can be plugged in by … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Beginning An Adventure

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

It doesn’t always have to be a major quest or a wild adventure. Yet, groups have to start somewhere even if it’s prior to the book.  Authors need to consider the beginning when they go with ensemble casts.  After all, … Continue reading →

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