Tag Archives: sword & sorcery

Top of 2016 #3: 7 Ways to Put a Robot in Your Fantasy Story

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

(Apparently, the 7 Lists stole the show last year.  Original is HERE.) It isn’t easy putting tech into a fantasy setting.  Yet it can be done!  Sometimes even correctly.  Here are 7 methods that might or might not work.  Though … Continue reading →

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So You Want to Adventure Without Weapons

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

When it comes to fantasy combat, you think swords, lances, axes, armor, crossbow, and clubs. It’s rare that a character will be known for martial arts unless they use a weapon connected to the style. Dariana doesn’t do anything like … Continue reading →

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Guest Post with Victoria Zigler: Kishi and Luke in ‘Lost in the Forest’

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

(Today we have Victoria Zigler and Kishi the Dryad to promote her new book Ulrike’s Christmas, which are available on Smashwords, iBooks, & Barnes & Noble.  Also, don’t forget to check out Legends of Windemere: the Spirit Well to get more of Luke … Continue reading →

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Writing Telepaths Without Going Too Far: Is Anything a Secret?

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

With Dariana taking the spotlight in The Spirit Well, it means there will be a lot of telepathic tricks coming out.  She hasn’t really cut loose with her powers, sticking more to mind-reading, astral travel, blocking pain, enhancing her strength, and … Continue reading →

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Celebrate #Christmas and #Hanukkah with 6 #fantasy adventures for $2!

Posted on December 25, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

There’s still time to get the first 6 volumes of LEGENDS OF WINDEMERE for $2! *This Book Bundle contains the first 3 volumes of the LEGENDS OF WINDEMERE fantasy series.* Every hero must take that first courageous step into adventure. For … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, & Congratulations on Wearing Pants

Posted on December 24, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

The Sale is Still on!  6 Books for $2! CLICK THE COVERS! A G A P I S H E R E I know posting much today or tomorrow will fall on deaf ears.  Things have been slowing to a … Continue reading →

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From the Guardians to Dariana: My Focus on Immortality

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Long ago, I wrote the first book of a series that wouldn’t get very far.  Immortal Wars was fueled by my interest in fantasy, science fiction, and superheroes.  I had no idea what I was doing, but plotted out 9 … Continue reading →

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6 #Fantasy Books for $2.99: Not Even Close to Too Late to Grab Your Copy

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m doing this a little early because I wanted to share the effects of the sale so far: Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,663 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store) #93 in Books > Literature & Fiction … Continue reading →

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Legends of Windemere Holiday #Sale! 6 #Fantasy eBooks for $2!

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

From December 22nd to December 26th (8 AM PST) you can get the first 6 volumes of LEGENDS OF WINDEMERE for $2! *This Book Bundle contains the first 3 volumes of the LEGENDS OF WINDEMERE fantasy series.* Every hero must … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Writing Immortal Characters

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Immortality comes up a lot in fiction.  These timeless beings turn up as villains, heroes, love interests, cursed secondary characters, and everything in-between.  Many people hate a protagonist with this power because it’s seen as a sign of perfection.  They … Continue reading →

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