Tag Archives: monster

Fizzle: The Powerful Mascot, Sidekick, or Protector of the Heroes?

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

For people who have been here a while, Fizzle is easily recognized.  Possibly the most popular character of the Legends of Windemere series.  That isn’t to say he hasn’t gotten a few criticisms.  This little dragon is a little misleading, … Continue reading →

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Dinosaurs in Fantasy: Yes or No?

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

There’s an old debate in my life that goes back to college.  Not sure if other fantasy fans and gamers have this issue.  In some Dungeons & Dragons modules (pre-made adventures) and within the monster manual are dinosaurs.  So along … Continue reading →

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Curse of the Dark Wind Excerpt: The Woman (Potential Spoilers)

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

I know it’s an issue to post excerpts of future books and this one won’t be getting published until December since it’s book 6.  Still, I’m very proud of this scene even in its raw form.

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Ask an Orc!

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Traditionally, Orcs are the monstrous bandits and wild armies of fantasy.  Looking at the pictures, you can already tell I’ve gone somewhere else.  The warrior woman is the best example of a female Orc in Windemere and the other is … Continue reading →

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A Villain with a Soft Spot? Is that Legal?

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Harley Quinn is a favorite character of mine even though I’m not up on my comics, cartoons, and video games.  I think one of the reasons I like her is that she started in the Batman Animated Series and ‘broke … Continue reading →

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Weapon Dragons

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Unnatural fiend Forged to replace the dark ones And let loose upon the world Little knowledge of their make Even less about their source Beasts of metal and stolen flesh Mindless weapons of destruction A curse upon the land

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Nature Dragons

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Majestic beasts Keeping to themselves Sage and somber Winged beasts of old Descended from the dark ones That turned the world to war A lesson learned

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Mwahaha! Who Likes a Mad Scientist?

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Around this time of year, you get all the ghosts, vampires, werewolves, and zombies coming out to play.  I’ve noticed that one archetype of horror gets very little attention beyond a few sexy or goofy outfits among adults.  So, let’s … Continue reading →

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Test Scene: Clyde’s Monster

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

(Wrote this off what came into my head yesterday.  Glad to get feedback even though context might be a problem.) Bathed in the red energy of his Lord’s Rage, Clyde’s punch hits Alan Stryker in the jaw with enough force … Continue reading →

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Did That Monster Come Out of You?

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Authors talk a lot about their heroes and how they came about.  You don’t hear as much about the villains until after that villain becomes popular.  Even then, there are many antagonists that don’t fall into the full evil category.  … Continue reading →

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