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Monsters by Adam Ickes

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

These monsters have been ‘donated’ by Adam Ickes!  Check out his creepy, eerie books on Amazon!  Perfect for Halloween! Gimmywhipple An ethereal creature that appears to be made out of mist, it takes the form of a long-tailed horse.  They … Continue reading →

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Monsters by Labyless

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

These creatures were ‘donated’ by Labyless.  Check out the blog! Swampshy This tiny, swamp-living beast resembles an gerbil with two long tails that end in flat, wide sections. The ends are used to cover the creature’s eyes whenever they think … Continue reading →

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Monsters by Chris McMullen

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This critter is ‘donated’ by Chris McMullen.  Check out his blog and books! Owethor A bipedal creature that lives within the valleys of the Urykyl Mountains. Its head resembles a pig-nosed bat with insect-like antennae that reaches down to their … Continue reading →

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Monsters by John W. Howell

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

These two creatures are part of the ‘Monster Maker Fun’ week and they were ‘donated’ by John W. Howell.  Check out his blog and his book, ‘MY GRL‘. Stoupis A dim-witted creature that resembles a crimson stork with rabbit ears … Continue reading →

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When Titles Simply Don’t Work

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

I tend to create titles for my books while I’m outlining.  It gives me focus even if they aren’t the ones I use when I get to the end.  For example, Legends of Windemere: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower used to … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary to ‘When Stars Die by Amber Skye Forbes’

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

About the Author   Amber Skye Forbes is a dancing writer who prefers pointe shoes over street shoes, leotards over skirts, and ballet buns over hairstyles. She loves striped tights and bows and will edit your face with a Sharpie … Continue reading →

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Why Do We Enjoy the Scare?

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

You know I tried to write a gory horror novella last year.  Well, I realized a few things when I was done and accepting that I suck at it.  Gore can only get you so far and tension/fear is a … Continue reading →

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W.I.P.- Heir of Chaos

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Before anyone screams about sequel, I’m going to put a disclaimer.  This is a possible story and it can happen no matter what happens in Legends of Windemere.  The reason for this is because it revolves around Yola Biggs the … Continue reading →

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Some Monsters Aren’t Monstrous

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

I spent all of this week talking about the eerie, creepy monsters that lurk in shadows and only come to about waist-height at most.  Yet there is another side of the coin just as there is with the big guys.  … Continue reading →

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Terrors at Knee Height

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

The ground does not shake When they come to cause their mischief Unless they hit a gas main The sky does not darken From the smoke and ash of their rampage Unless it is already night The town does not … Continue reading →

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