Tag Archives: fun

Party in the Caster Swamp

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

The Lich– Do we have a question to work with here? General Vile– I believe we are supposed to discuss being villains and our various motivations. Trinity– There aren’t many of us here.  The big boys were told to stay … Continue reading →

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Welcome to ‘The Pen Is . . .’

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome, good customer, to The Pen Is!  Why do people keep laughing at our name?  It’s part of a great saying and fits what we do here very well.  Do we sell pens?  Of course, but that’s only part of … Continue reading →

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Why Do You Write?

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

We see and hear this question a lot: Why do you write? The funny thing is that I’ve seen some people answer this question differently every time it’s asked.  Typically, this is part of an interview, so we feel like … Continue reading →

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Monsters, Magic Items, and Thingies from Chris, Jo, Melissa, & Adam

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s the last day of the Monster/Magic Item/Whatever fun and here are all of the people who shot me short lists.  First up is Chris McMullen: Kheyjm An aquatic predator found in the open ocean, the Kheyim travel in schools.  … Continue reading →

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An IMCY Production: Pen Name Game

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Been a long time, but here’s a game from the Ionia Martin/Charles Yallowitz team.  Maybe this is the start of us returning to a few comical sketches or interviews.  Seems ‘Life’ got in the way.  Seriously, we were playing the … Continue reading →

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Monsters, Magic Items, and Thingies from M T McGuire

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Today’s list comes from M T McGuire!  Enjoy the weekend! Gralark A member of the crow family, this bird has a grainy coloration to help blend in with the wheat fields.  It feeds off insects and rodents, using its camouflage … Continue reading →

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Monsters, Magic Items, and Thingies from Kirsten

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Today’s creations are courtesy of Kirsten! Hoggleban A short, squat goblinoid that is covered in patches of yellow grass on its back.  Hogglebans have wide noses and big eyes because they spend much of their time in the dirt.  They … Continue reading →

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Monsters, Magic Items, and Thingies from Lawrence Grodecki

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Going to take it a little slower today because . . . I might have crammed too many into the first 3 posts and realized I’ll run out of things before next Monday.  My goal is to have this run … Continue reading →

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Monsters, Magic Items, and Thingies from Jackie and Katie

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Hope everyone is enjoying this series while I’m tackling the toddler during Spring Break.  Working from the phone isn’t as easy or fun as the laptop.  First clutch of critters and creations are from Jackie Mallon: Jiggywiffle Hiding within the … Continue reading →

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Monsters, Magic Items, and Thingies from Bastet and Audrey

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

I got a much bigger turn out than expected, so I apologize now for the long posts.  Hope those that read through enjoy it.  First set comes from Bastet: Crigofelt A species of cat that can only be found in … Continue reading →

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