Tag Archives: fiction

A Tradition in Fiction: Killing Parents

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I know there are exceptions to the above meme like ‘Brave’ and ‘Peter Pan’.  That’s not the point here. A recent thought crossed my mind and led me to look at the parentage of the champions.  I have 2 … Continue reading →

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Henchmen vs Minions

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

. . VS . . . First, I apparently can’t read a calendar.  The henchman post that went up yesterday was supposed to be today.  So I switched the one that was turning up tomorrow to Friday and now I … Continue reading →

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Fan Art from Kayla Matt: More Gods & Goddesses of Windemere

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

As explained previously, ‘Teaser Tuesday’ is on a break.  So enjoy some Windemere fan art from Kayla Matt! Check out Kayla on: Her Website Welcome to Hell Bent Facebook Ambrosine the Chaos Elf Goddess (Official Debut in Curse of the Dark … Continue reading →

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7 Signs You Are a Henchman

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Not much of an introduction is needed for this.  The title basically says it all.  Though I will say that it looks like the 2nd Stormtrooper from the left is staring at me.  Creepy. You are wearing the same thing … Continue reading →

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Respect for the Henchmen!

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m actually working with a theme this week and that is to honor the unsung villains of fiction.  We wipe out henchmen in video games and watch them getting decimated in movies and TV shows.  When the first part of … Continue reading →

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Cover Reveal: The Playground by C.S. Boyack

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

The hottest toys of the Christmas Season are the Playground Network dolls. They contain a worldwide social network for children. Except, the network is controlled by a ruthless businessman with dreams of power. To reach his goals he turns to … Continue reading →

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What’s Fun to Do in Windemere?

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

John W. Howell asked if there were any entertainment activities in Windemere aside from the eating and drinking places that the champions find.  There are plenty of things to do, but it’s hard to bring them into the stories.  Part … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Windemere Tours Incorporated

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Sounds like you need to get away from wherever you live.  Well, you’ve come to the right place to escape the Shattered States.  Whatever that is.  I don’t get out much, kid, so the world outside could be ruled by … Continue reading →

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The Serial Killer Hero: Does It Work?

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Apparently, I did this topic long ago.  Found out when I vaguely remembered using the picture above and went hunting.  I won’t read it again because it was more on the morality of such a protagonist instead of how to … Continue reading →

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Post-Apocalyptic Dystopian Thing-A-Ma-Jig

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

I probably should have written this post earlier, but I was still thinking about it.  I’ve been calling Crossing Bedlam a Rated-R post-apocalyptic action comedy thing or some combination of that for a while.  Once or twice I’ve thought of it … Continue reading →

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