Tag Archives: imagination

Monster Make 2017: Foundations Needed (Also, a Windemere Monster Poll)

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Well, people wanted it, so Monster Maker is going to be returning in October.  I’m thinking having it every Wednesday and using Monday to come up with something that promotes Path of the Traitors.  Friday will connect to the poll below. … Continue reading →

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Rebirth of the Internal Phoenix

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

 It starts with an ember That one does not snuff out A glimmer in a dream A whimsy when bored A thought beyond the tedium Signs that something A spark is stirring once again Nurturing the spark Raising it into … Continue reading →

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The Death of Magic

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

 Its death is silent Gone before we can say good-bye Replaced without a thought For magic has no place In the hearts of men The time for play is done Work until the pills arrive Pop until the work is … Continue reading →

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What Inspired ‘The Navigators’ by Dan Alatorre #ASMSG #scifi #timetravel

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Today, I have a guest post from Dan Alatorre, the author behind The Navigators.  I asked him to talk about the inspiration for his latest release and he did not disappoint.  Enjoy the post and have fun in the comments. It’s … Continue reading →

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Weather Mood

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

 The sunny days Give me smiles And energy to spare Snow brings chills And mesmerizing peace Swirling into drowsy thoughts Rain dampens moods Filling the air With a cleansing scent Distracted by howling days Where windows rattle And the gales … Continue reading →

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The Knight of Draykcab (Sestina Style Poem)

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Knuckles white as he grips his sword A layer of rust left by time The young knight takes a step Upon the warrior path Alone within the forest To stand against the shadows No protection from the shadows He depends … Continue reading →

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Barbarian Culture: Your Questions Answered

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

First, a big thank you to everyone who gave a question for this post.  Let’s get right to it: John W. Howell asked: How do barbarians interact with other cultures, especially if they are exiles? There are many reasons that … Continue reading →

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The Banshee Bash

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

(Connected to the earlier poem.  Originally posted on January 16, 2013.  That’s before I learned how to put pictures on here.) Shadows stir Among the blackened trees As the sun is suffocated And buried By her pale-faced brother A ghoulish … Continue reading →

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Fragile Muse

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Our spirit of inspiration Gentle pixie on our shoulder With her ink-stained wings And body cloaked in paint Flitting on the edge of thought Heard just enough to guide our dreams Her power is at our cores Dwelling in our … Continue reading →

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Questions 3 (Minus 2): Recruitment Time!

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

This one is easy . . . or difficult depending on your mood.  This isn’t even a question, so much as a challenge to have fun with.  On your blog or in the comments, it’s up to you. Write a … Continue reading →

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