Tag Archives: fiction

Fantasy Communication Styles

Posted on September 28, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

An aspect of a fantasy world that I don’t think I’ve talked about is communication.  They don’t have phones, email, or texting.  They have other modes, which can be mundane or magical.  I’m just going to dive into the categories: … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Earning Passage

Posted on September 22, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Check out Chasing Bedlam to continue the fun.  That or you can click on the link at the bottom. Walking along the deck of the Teal Empress riverboat, Cassidy does her best to balance a tray of drinks and not break … Continue reading →

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Why Killing Machines Need Friends

Posted on September 18, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve touched on this topic a lot because it’s an essential part of the killing machine hero.  At least I think it is.  This is what can prevent the character from going over the edge and becoming either a monster … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: The Vulgorag

Posted on September 17, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Another beast created by poem.  I should get back into doing these, but nothing really comes to mind.) A vicious crumbling Sending razor shards Of ancient stone As a great form stirs Rending the mountain From foot to peak The … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Writing Killing Machine Heroes

Posted on September 16, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

While it might seem obvious, people might not help making a killing machine hero.  You don’t want them to come off as villainous or bland.  It is possible because there’s a secret balancing act between the violence and their humanity.  … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Really?

Posted on September 15, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Funny.  I just realized this and the last two Chasing Bedlam teasers were from before I edited it.  Oops. Handing their beads to a quiet man at the door, the pair wait for him to meticulously count the payment. When he … Continue reading →

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The Killing Machine Hero

Posted on September 14, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m sure many people don’t like this type of hero.  They’re violent, aggressive, and fairly unstable.  They’re hair-trigger results in many instances of brutality on whoever or whatever pissed them off.  Thankfully, they tend to only go after bad people, … Continue reading →

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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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