Tag Archives: fiction

Poetry Day: The Trickster War

Posted on September 10, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(This poem was going to connect to a story that I never got off the ground.  It was going to be all of the tricksters from mythology messing with each other and humanity.  They would eventually toppled human civilization and … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Writing Gladiator Fights

Posted on September 9, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

While jousting is not included very often, we do end up seeing gladiator fights a lot in fiction.  Of course, they are a fantasy version of it that doesn’t really follow the more controlled ones of the past.  Seriously, they … Continue reading →

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Anybody Know About Jousting?

Posted on September 7, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

I realized that I write fantasy and never wrote a scene that involved jousting.  I might have a few characters in my notes who use lances, but I never really put much thought into this activity.  So, do I think … Continue reading →

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Two Wolves In A Character: Not Were-Wolves

Posted on September 2, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Many of us have probably heard the story about the two wolves inside you.  It can vary with what each one means, but it’s typically a good one and an evil one.  The one that wins is the one you … Continue reading →

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Windemere Governments: Everthorne

Posted on August 31, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on December 2o, 2014.  Only covers Legends of Windemere for a bit, but it was still interesting.) This city may have been mentioned, but it doesn’t make an appearance until Book 8.  This means I should explain the … Continue reading →

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What Drives Your Heroes?

Posted on August 28, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on January 11, 2016.) In The Mercenary Prince, Delvin Cunningham goes on his adventure to prove to himself that he has what it takes to be a champion.  Luke Callindor starts his adventure to prove he deserves his famous … Continue reading →

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Why Do I Usually Have Good Defeat Evil?

Posted on August 26, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on January 20, 2016. Still holds for me.) Now, I’d like to say that ‘win’ does not always equal ‘survive’.  Heroes can be victorious and die.  This part is really a clarification of my own stance and I’m … Continue reading →

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Windemere Governments: Darkmill

Posted on August 24, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on December 19, 2014.  Only covers Legends of Windemere for a bit, but it was still interesting.) This location has yet to be visited in the books, but it has been mentioned.  Ruled by Queen Ionia, Darkmill is … Continue reading →

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Windemere Governments: Gods’ Voice

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on December 18, 2014.  Only covers Legends of Windemere for a bit, but it was still interesting.) The Central Sister City is where Duke Solomon, ruler of Serab, lives and makes the kingdom laws.  Again, this is a … Continue reading →

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Return to the Henchmen Emporium

Posted on August 12, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on May 15, 2015.) Welcome, potential evildoer, to the store where we have minions, lackeys, henchmen, fodder, and whatever other human resources you need.  You’re not a cop or a hero in disguise, are you?  Of course not.  … Continue reading →

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