Tag Archives: sword & sorcery

Adventuring Parties: A Job For Everyone . . . Except Billy

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Like with every group, an adventuring party usually consists of members who each have a niche.  Even if you have all warriors, they tend to differ in combat style, tactics, and weapons.  Typically, a group has people of various skills … Continue reading →

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Dabbling with Science Fiction?

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

C.S. Boyack asked the following: “You’ve made a big splash in fantasy, and danced around with paranormal. Are you going to take on science fiction any time soon? You’ve talked about super heroes, but I believe they had ties to … Continue reading →

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Forging a Hero Group: Everyone Get Along!

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

While people do pick favorite heroes in Legends of Windemere, there really isn’t a central hero once it reaches Prodigy of Rainbow Tower.  Luke Callindor is the first one we meet and Nyx has been raised as a champion, but that doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Top of 2016 #4: 7 Signs You Have a Dragon Infestation

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted HERE.) We’ve all been there.  Minding our own business when we stumble onto a sign that there are dragons nearby.  If we’re lucky, the beast is already gone or simply passing through the area.  Yet there are times … Continue reading →

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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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