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Family of the Tri-Rune Blog Tour Day 14

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This volunteer is in the middle of her ‘April A to Z Challenge’.  She’s decided to promote a book for each letter, which I think is a very kind and helpful thing to do.  She is always helping authors promote … Continue reading →

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Monsters, Magic Items, and Thingies from Ionia and John

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Thanks to everyone for playing along with the ‘Monster Maker Fun’.  This is going to be going all week, so let’s kick it off.  First set of nonsense words are from Ionia Martin: Mastaxe This is a tiny creature found … Continue reading →

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Family of the Tri-Rune Blog Tour Day 13

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

First a note:  If anyone posted on their scheduled day and I never said thank you, please let me know.  I’ve been working mostly off my iPhone for the last 3 days and it never showed me when I checked.  … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Ye Olde Bakery: Cakes Are Fresh, Bakery is Olde

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

(Yes, I agree the guy who writes these ‘Shop Skits’ should make a category for them.  Must be the old age and a sense of laziness.  What?  Get on with the post and stop breaking the fourth wall?  Fine, but … Continue reading →

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The Draconic Griffin Academy of Magic Arts and Swordplay

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Professor Peryton-  Welcome to class.  Where did we leave off? Marcus- You were telling us about how Daniel needs to learn how to listen or he’ll be eaten by a Trap Ghoul. Professor-  That wasn’t what I meant.  Where is … Continue reading →

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Family of the Tri-Rune Blog Tour Day 5

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

We have 3 amazing volunteers today, so let’s get right into! I don’t even know where to start with this one because the woman behind Memoirs of a Dilettante wows me with every post.  From her posts about writing to … Continue reading →

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Family of the Tri-Rune Blog Tour Day 4

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Today’s volunteer is following her dream of writing at Lilica’s Place.  She is getting back into the WordPress groove after some time away, so I’m very happy that she offered to help with the blog tour. More importantly, she is … Continue reading →

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Schools Beyond the Norm

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Sometimes it isn’t enough to have a school and leave it at that.  Sure you can add regular classes and teachers, but if you’re in a genre like fantasy then you’ll be wanting something special.  Here are a few variations … Continue reading →

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The Mentor aka Guy with White Facial Hair

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

It does seem like the majority of mentors are old guys with white facial hair or no hair at all.  There are a few that don’t fit that description like Halt from Ranger’s Apprentice and Phil from Disney’s Hercules.  You … Continue reading →

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Resurrection of Characters

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

A common quest in fantasy series is the concept of ‘Resurrection’.  A hero has fallen and the remaining warriors go to revive him.  The main villain has been killed and there is now a plan to bring him back to … Continue reading →

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