Tag Archives: religion

7 Ways to Anger a God (Survival Not Guaranteed)

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

If you live in a world where gods and goddesses are around then you might want to know how to avoid angering them.  That isn’t this list.  Here we have 7 surefire ways to piss off a deity that has … Continue reading →

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Princess of the Light by N.N. Light on Sale for #99cents #angels #paranormal #romance

Posted on September 3, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

E-book Sale! During the month of September, Princess of the Light is on sale for the super-low price of $.99 USD. 100% of the proceeds during this time will go directly to our local food bank to help feed children … Continue reading →

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Sensitive Topics

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a tough post to write because it edges near things that I prefer to discuss in private.  We all know the topics that can stir a massive fight.  Issues that draw out the emotions and typically block rational … Continue reading →

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Governments of Windemere: Gods’ Voice

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

The Central Sister City is where Duke Solomon, ruler of Serab, lives and makes the kingdom laws.  Again, this is a rather basic system with a ruler and his advisers.  I’ll get more into that later, but first an explanation … Continue reading →

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Gods Fall or Deity’s Doom or A Title that Doesn’t Suck

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

If anyone was paying attention yesterday, they might have noticed I came up with an idea in mid-skit.  I was as surprised as the characters on that one.  I’ve had Solar the All God in mind and notes for years, … Continue reading →

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Afterlife in Windemere

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

The afterlife of Windemere has yet to come up because it really isn’t a focus of the Legends of Windemere series.  There is an interesting history about it, but that appears more in a later series.  Key point: The God … Continue reading →

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Building a Balanced Afterlife

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCHE0Tjw6MA There are so many parts to creating a fictional afterlife that works for your world and it’s different for every person.  You really have to work for believability, consistency, and impact if you want to include this.  To be … Continue reading →

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Gods ‘R Us: Deities for Your Every Need

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to Gods ‘R Us!  We have all the deities you need.  Sorry about the stairs, but our products need to be kept in high altitudes.  What do we do about the water gods?  Well, we have a really big … Continue reading →

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Religion and the Afterlife in Fantasy Fiction

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

A central part to many fantasy worlds are the gods and religions.  I went over this long ago here, which explained the various systems I’d seen in fantasy.  This time I’m going to briefly talk about the afterlife and open … Continue reading →

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Review: The Dragon’s Disciples by C.N. Faust

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a long book, but it is entirely worth it.  C.N. Faust has created an amazing world that you get to explore throughout the story.  It is filled with religious and political intrigue that moves flawlessly from scene to … Continue reading →

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