Tag Archives: sun

7 Tips to Writing Hot/Sunny Day Battles

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

We’ve had rain and snow, so now let’s go to their opposite.  A sunny day that might be really hot.  You’d think the risks and issues with this day are minimal.  It’s basically the standard fighting weather when you don’t … Continue reading →

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Poetry Month: Eradication #fantasy #vampires

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Across the lands Followers of the sun march Led by a man Holding their master’s fist Creatures of night Retreat and fall As Durag’s army advances Seeking the destruction Of the man Who bares his fangs And the blessing Of … Continue reading →

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Poem for the Sun

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

A blazing ball That would kill us If we dared approached Scorching worlds Or leaving them to freeze Yet we get its gift Heat to stop the chill Light to see our path It ebbs and flows Beating down on … Continue reading →

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Is Weather Important to Stories?

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Many of us remember Snoopy starting a book with ‘It was a dark and stormy’ night.  In fact, I’ve seen this get used as a ‘what not to do’ lesson.  I believe it’s that you never start with the weather, … Continue reading →

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The Fist of Durag: Dawn Fang Slayer?

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

For the longest time, I really only had an idea that this weapon was going to be a magical orb.  I needed it to be something that didn’t look like a weapon and could operate at range because Clyde has … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: The Amazing Archillious vs the Dastardly Duragians #fantasy #vampires

Posted on March 3, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

This excerpt from War of Nytefall: Eradication is a little on the long side, but I couldn’t find a good place to chop it down.  I really wanted to showcase Archillious and Leo Kandrel, so this uses both characters.  Good cliffhanger too.

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Spend Your #Weekend with a #Vampire #Fantasy #Adventure! War of Nytefall: Eradication on Amazon!

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Available on Amazon! As Dawn Fang vampires are found dead across Windemere, their infamous leader will remember what it is to be afraid. With the truce between Nyte and Nytefall nearing its end, an old enemy has emerged to rekindle … Continue reading →

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The Dawn Fangs Return in War of Nytefall: Eradication! Now Available on Amazon! #vampires #fantasy

Posted on February 23, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Is the Orb of Durag the key to Clyde and the Dawn Fangs destruction? As Dawn Fang vampires are found dead across Windemere, their infamous leader will remember what it is to be afraid. With the truce between Nyte and … Continue reading →

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To Scare a Monster

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

(Okay.  Not the best picture for a postthat involves War of Nytefall: Eradication.  A part of the story is Clyde showing fear or at least getting nervous because of a new weapon that is being used.  So, I thought I’d … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: A Message from Leo Kandrel #fantasy #vampires

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome back to Teaser Tuesday.  I’m actually really excited about this because it shows Leo Kandrel and the Fist of Durag in action.  You’ll get to see why Clyde and the other Dawn Fangs are a little worried in War … Continue reading →

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