Tag Archives: humor

The Ice Box: All of Your Alcohol Needs in One Basement

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to our little warehouse.  Okay, it’s gigantic since you can’t see the walls through the fog.  Put on a warm coat and we’ll head into the racks.  Here’s a general list of categories with specific brands being more nuanced.  … Continue reading →

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Last Day of Winter Break!

Posted on February 27, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m lazy.  Want to hold onto the lazy for as long as possible.  So, enjoy a bunch of Winter Break memes.  All found by a Yahoo Image Search.

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Bart’s Butchery: Meat with a Sprinkle of Magic . . . And Salt

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to the magical butcher shop.  Take a number and look around to see what you would like.  As you can see, we’re crowded, but move quickly.  Every product has a clear explanation of its effects and a disclaimer.  Also, … Continue reading →

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Very Few Super Bowl Funnies

Posted on February 13, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve noticed that it’s getting harder to find memes that aren’t insulting with no wit or controversial.  Guess I’m lucky to have found these 6.  I have family over for the Super Bowl, so I won’t be on much.  Unless … Continue reading →

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Merlin’s Pizzeria: Magic in Every Bite (More than Mushrooms)

Posted on February 4, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

What do you want?  Oh yeah, welcome to Merlin’s Pizzeria.  Nobody with that name works here, but it gets people inside.  Every slice does somethin’ different and we’re not held responsible for what you do afterwards.  Place your order.  Fine … Continue reading →

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#2 Post of 2021: 7 Tips to Balancing the Humor and the Heavy

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Post originally published on April 5, 2021.  Still in the colder part of that year.) I like to included humor in my stories.  Yet, I don’t want them to be seen as comedies.  I like to touch on heavy topics … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Writing Chase Scenes

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

While a staple of action movies, the chase scene isn’t as easy to pull off when it comes to books.  They depend a lot on visuals to create the right amount of suspense and tension, which means word choice is … Continue reading →

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Ye New Oil Boutique: All Effects Are Temporary

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to our little store.  As you can tell from the sign, we have oils and a nice collection at that.  Please don’t touch anything because even the residue of our products can have an effect.  Understand that these last … Continue reading →

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#4 Post of 2021: 7 Tips to Adding Fear Into Fiction

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Post originally published on February 3, 2021.) Even if you don’t write horror, you may want to include some fear in your stories.  From fear, we can create hope and relief.  We can also drive people into despair and sadness.  … Continue reading →

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#5 Post of 2021: 7 Tips to Writing Vampire Hunters

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Post originally published on March 31, 2021.) Vampire hunters heavily come into play in War of Nytefall: Savagery, which is a slight change from previous books.  Until now, they’ve really been pawns and random encounters for other characters.  Due to that role, … Continue reading →

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