Tag Archives: humor

Gearing Up for Thievery

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

So, you’re about to set out for a life of fantasy thief crime.  Well, you’re going to need a lot of gear.  Unlike warriors, you can’t get away with armor, sword, and shield.  It’s a long list of items you’re … Continue reading →

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Insert Witty Title that . . . uh . . . Blech

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

How did this befall me? When I barely left the house Could I have caught it at the doctor? While my son remains untouched NyQuil will be my ally This sweating is a pain Throbbing headache Yet no body pain … Continue reading →

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The Stereotypes of Thieves

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

On Monday, I noted a few thief stereotypes that bugged me.  I will admit that I probably do them too, but that just makes me a hypocrite.  I’m pretty sure a lot of authors hate reading something and use it … Continue reading →

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100 Haiku for the Gamer’s Thumbs: 13-16

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Where All the Mighty Will Fall The fate of all games After they have run their course Dropping to ten bucks* Fresh Face Upon the Gamer Coil All of us have been First time gamer in the room Before we … Continue reading →

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Culinary Throwdown

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

It started with the butcher Gone mad from a disease Slashing the saucier Across his precious hand Hell has broken loose The baker’s struck the chef His cupcake tray now dented Several fall to the pastry chef Deadly with her … Continue reading →

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So You’re Going to Give Your Character a Pet

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

So, you want to use a pet in your story.  Good idea.  There’s a long tradition of helpful animal companions of both natural and magical varieties.  It all comes down to what you want you’re looking for.  Here are some … Continue reading →

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John Cleese on Terror Alerts

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

(This was forwarded to me and I was going to simply forward it to a few people, but I HAD to share it.  John Cleese is hilarious and I think everyone needs some laughs.  Although, I’ve found evidence this is … Continue reading →

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Because Everyone Should Hear George Carlin

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Ionia of Readfulthings posted a great poem about sayings from America and the UK.  It got me thinking of the sayings we have that don’t make any sense.  I could talk about it, but George Carlin did it first and … Continue reading →

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Labor Day’s Day

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Labor Day- My time has come! Memorial Day- Congrats, but what are you about? Labor Day- I . . . I don’t know any more. Halloween- She’s the sign that summer is ending, school is starting, and some people can … Continue reading →

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The Hardest Part (Also Sale Promo)

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The book is done My editing complete I eye Amazon like a hawk Greedy and nervous Prepared for that final step Self-publishing! You are my chosen path It is not the final step Merely the first The hardest part now … Continue reading →

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