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Monsters by Adam Ickes

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

These monsters have been ‘donated’ by Adam Ickes!  Check out his creepy, eerie books on Amazon!  Perfect for Halloween! Gimmywhipple An ethereal creature that appears to be made out of mist, it takes the form of a long-tailed horse.  They … Continue reading →

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Monsters by Labyless

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Wvy8KSB5aE These creatures were ‘donated’ by Labyless.  Check out the blog! Swampshy This tiny, swamp-living beast resembles an gerbil with two long tails that end in flat, wide sections. The ends are used to cover the creature’s eyes whenever they … Continue reading →

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Monsters by Chris McMullen

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This critter is ‘donated’ by Chris McMullen.  Check out his blog and books! Owethor A bipedal creature that lives within the valleys of the Urykyl Mountains. Its head resembles a pig-nosed bat with insect-like antennae that reaches down to their … Continue reading →

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Monsters by John W. Howell

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

These two creatures are part of the ‘Monster Maker Fun’ week and they were ‘donated’ by John W. Howell.  Check out his blog and his book, ‘MY GRL‘. Stoupis A dim-witted creature that resembles a crimson stork with rabbit ears … Continue reading →

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Return of Monster Maker Fun!

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Back in April, I did something that I called the ‘Monster Maker Fun’.  I asked people to give a list of nonsense words and I turned them into monsters, items, and fictional rituals for a week. Here’s an example that … Continue reading →

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Music Behind Your Lids

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6jCJZEFIto Choose a random song Off whatever you have at hand Finger on play You close your eyes And focus on the colored sounds An adventure in unknown lands Or visiting the past Every beat will guide you As a … Continue reading →

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Remember the Magic

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

There was magic In every book and game The brightness of cartoons As heroes and villains fought Words flowing to my mind Until I slept upon the pages Music dragging me back To go on the adventure again Pushing the … Continue reading →

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Reasons for Writing (Poem Set 2)

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Change the World You dream of shaping history Redirecting mankind’s path All with your words Finely crafted by your hand Meticulously chosen from your mind You have the grandest power To persuade the world That your path is full of … 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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Monsters, Magic Items, and Thingies from M T McGuire

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2pt2-F2j2g 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 … Continue reading →

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