Tag Archives: fiction

7 Tips to Using Armor in Fantasy

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

As I said on Monday, armor isn’t always given much attention in fantasy.  The exceptions are magical and legendary pieces that are key plot points.  Beyond that, an author may mention if a character is wearing platemail or chainmail, but … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: This is NOT an Evil Tree

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Is this a spoiler?  Not really because I want this tree on the cover.  In fact, this scene is a variation of what happened in the first game I played as Darwin.  Arlinger and him found evil artifacts and wanted … Continue reading →

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Armor: When You Really Don’t Want to Get Pierced

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I think I’ve touched on this long ago, but I redid swords already.  Let’s have a week talking about another piece of equipment.  I mean, you can’t really go into battle without a good suit of armor.  Usually . . … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Darwin’s First Spell

Posted on July 5, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I’m going to do more Slumberlord Chronicles: Darwin & the Fate Bracelet excerpts through the summer.  I was thinking about stuff that would make things interesting, which is tough since I didn’t have my usual type of action.  I was worried … Continue reading →

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Special Teaser: Not the Type of Hero I Want to Be

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s not Tuesday, but I wanted to put up a Darwin teaser to get people ready for more down the road.  A while back, I did his first appearance, which was a little goofy.  This is a better look at … Continue reading →

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Happy National Tapioca Day! (It was either this or Insurance Awareness Day)

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Eat while enjoying the action adventure of Legends of Windemere 1-15 for $2.99/volume.  Volume 1 is FREE! OR Skip the pudding and go right to the fang-filled fun of War of Nytefall 1-8 for $2.99/volume!

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Happy National Seashell Day! (Great Reason to Hit the Beach with a Book)

Posted on June 21, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Lay out in the sun with the action adventure of Legends of Windemere 1-15 for $2.99/volume.  Volume 1 is FREE! OR Enjoy the beach with the fang-filled fun of War of Nytefall 1-8 for $2.99/volume!

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Not Every Person is the Same: Variations of Disorders

Posted on June 15, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Not a big fan of using the word ‘disorder’, but I was having a lot of trouble figuring out what to use.  This is in regards to mental illnesses, mental disabilities, emotional disabilities, disorders, and anything else that isn’t a … Continue reading →

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Happy National Bourbon Day! (Enjoy a Glass while Reading)

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Relax with the magical adventure of Legends of Windemere 1-15 for $2.99/volume.  Volume 1 is FREE! OR Settle in with the fang-filled fun of War of Nytefall 1-8 for $2.99/volume!  

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Difference Between Personification and Anthropomorphism

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Might not be more for me to do beyond showing that image, which shows the key differences.  I’ll just go into a bit more detail. Abstract vs Real Personification is used for abstract traits and even giving human traits to … Continue reading →

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