Tag Archives: sand

Ye Olde Beach . . . Merchandise Needed

Posted on June 24, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to where you would normally find whatever you’re looking for before hitting the beach.  Unfortunately, the owner doesn’t really go to the beach.  He inherited the store and is trying to keep it going.  So, he isn’t sure what … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Writing Desert Adventures: Don’t Forget the Sand

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

A lot of things can be forgotten when you’re writing about a desert adventure.  We may focus on one problem and forget others.  Helps to do some research on how these places really are, but that doesn’t mean things can’t … Continue reading →

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Otto’s Oasis Outfitter Organization: Buy 5 Palm Trees, Get a Giant Boulder Free

Posted on July 22, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Hope you enjoyed the long walk.  Have a glass of cool water before we start.  Cold water will hurt your stomach after dealing with the heat.  Now, I assume you’ve already purchased the area for building.  We do many things … Continue reading →

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Desert Adventures: Hard to Do Without Writing ‘Dessert’ By Accident At Least Once

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve actually talked about sea journeys and a few other specific types over the years, but I realized that I never touched on this one.  Desert adventures have been really popular for a long time.  You find it in many … Continue reading →

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Visiting Bor’daruk

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Yesterday I posted a poem about a city that has been mentioned in Legends of Windemere since the first book. Bor’daruk is the desert city to the south of the Serabian Kingdom and a big trade area.  It’s where Kira … Continue reading →

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