Tag Archives: fiction

What is Anthropomorphism?

Posted on June 8, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Anthropomorphism is when you put human traits on an animal or non-living object.  This can be physical, mental, and emotional.  Sounds very much like personification, right?  It’s why the two get mixed up so often.  We’ll compare them on Friday … Continue reading →

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Happy National Chocolate Ice Cream Day! (Grab a Scoop & a Book)

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

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

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Poetry Day: Beauties and Beasts

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Think I was trying to write about the Windemere orcs here.  This one is definitely a big mystery.) Opposites in nature Attracted to their cores The genders Like night and day Differences dueling In an endless dance Where one is … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Using Power Ups in Fiction

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

We do tend to think more about video games than books when it comes to temporary Power Ups.  Yet, they are around with much less fanfare.  You don’t have to hit a block with your head to get them out.  … Continue reading →

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Fun with Magical Parasites

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

You know, I wrote this down as a topic with no idea what I was thinking.  I’ve never used magical parasites.  Not in my books either.  Still, someone said the idea sounded really interesting and that’s all my needy ass … Continue reading →

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How Far Should a Hero Go for Power?

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

To explain the gif, the guy is swallowing the mummified finger of a power demon.  He swallowed one early on without knowing what it would do and the series pretty much follows that trend.  Entertainingly, of course.  We’re not here … Continue reading →

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Happy Dinosaur Day! (Bite into These Non-Extinct Series)

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Chomp into the magical adventure of Legends of Windemere 1-15 for $2.99/volume.  Volume 1 is FREE! OR Devour the fang-filled fun of War of Nytefall 1-8 for $2.99/volume!

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The Secret Protector

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

A while back, I started re-watching the BBC show called ‘Merlin’.  It’s clearly about Merlin from the Arthurian legend.  This time he’s a young wizard who is working as Arthur’s servant.  Uther is the king and hates all magic, so … Continue reading →

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Should My Fantasy Races Hate Each Other?

Posted on May 13, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(I was going to write a post about the traditional Elves vs Dwarves in fantasy.  Instead, I realized I had a lengthy section of Do I Need to Use a Dragon? (Fantasy Writing Tips) that covered the topic of racism in fantasy.  … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Writing About Hatred

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Setting this up in March, so I don’t know how messy Monday went.  Hopefully I’m not reopening barely healed wounds or subjecting myself to more fighting.  After all, hatred, racism, anti-Semitism, homophobia, transphobia, and all of the other words for … Continue reading →

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