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‘Do I Need to Use a Dragon?’ Now Available on Amazon Kindle and Paperback!

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Do I Need to Use a Dragon? is LIVE! Have you ever wanted to write a fantasy story?  Not sure about the rules? Well, look no further! Hidden within these pages are opinions and observations that MIGHT help you with your … Continue reading →

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‘Do I Have to Use a Dragon?’ Goes Live Tomorrow!

Posted on July 2, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

The title pretty much speaks for itself.  Last day to grab a Pre-Order eBook for 99 cents!  It’ll be that price through the month of July!

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Do I Need to Use a Dragon?- A Caster Can Do It!

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(This is part of the section of Do I Need to Use a Dragon? that delves into using magic as a ‘cure all’.  There’s a common joke that ‘a wizard did it’ and a common argument that ‘a wizard could … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Fall of the Dragon

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(This type of poem is called a Sestina.  It has six stanzas with six lines each.  The final word of each line is reused until each one has been in each position.  I loved the challenge of this type of … Continue reading →

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Do I Need to Use a Dragon?- Racism in Fantasy

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(Let’s dive into the World section of Do I Need to Use a Dragon?  There were a lot of sections to choose from here.) At the start of Beginning of a Hero, I touched on a cliché of fantasy because I … Continue reading →

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How Do Elementals Work?

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Not sure how much steam this topic has since it’s rather niche.  Just something that popped into my head and I felt like writing about.  You see elementals in fantasy stories a lot, especially as summons.  So, maybe there is … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Origins: Timoran Wrath

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(Let’s keep the champions coming with Timoran Wrath who made his official debut in Family of the Tri-Rune.  He acting made a cameo earlier, but I don’t remember if his name was revealed.  Don’t know if there’s a lot for me … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Origins: Sari

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(Time for Legends of Windemere champion #3.  That would be Sari who started off in a bad spot and seemed to routinely find trouble.  Her debut was in Allure of the Gypsies, which also caused a fairly big stir among what few readers … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Origins: Nyx

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(Might as well move on to the second champion we meet in Legends of Windemere.  This post definitely needs to be edited a bunch after I paste it here.  I’ll explain why at the end.  Nyx debuted in Prodigy of Rainbow … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Adding a Unique Set Piece to Your City

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

We’ll see how this goes.  Another chance to take some time and flex your creativity if you haven’t been able to all week.  Just imagine a city in any world of your creation.  Then, add a set piece to make … Continue reading →

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