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Elemental Uses: Fire Is More Than Destruction

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Today and next week, I’m going to be doing some posts on the classical Four Element system that gets used in magic a lot.  Not only going through the history, but showing various ways to use it.  Typically, you see … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Champion in the Dark

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

First, another look at the trailer from Chris the Story Reading Ape in case people missed it. Now, I thought I’d highlight Sari since I realized she doesn’t get much on this blog.  Poor thing tends to be in spoiler … Continue reading →

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Powers of the Windemere Seas: The Noble Navies

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

As I consider branching out into other Windemere stories, I’ve been thinking about a variety of things.  Will another series work out?  How is it that I still have very little idea what I’m doing?  What was I . . … Continue reading →

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Opening Scene: Ichabod Brooks & The Island of Mirrors

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Gasping and coughing, Ichabod Brooks drags himself onto the beach and flops onto his back. The sun beats down on his skin and hair, which steadily dry in the tropical heat. He can still see the pieces of the storm … Continue reading →

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Heading into the Wet Blue Yonder in Fantasy

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I know it’s July 4th here, so I’m not expecting too much traffic for this post.  Also, why I’m going to keep it semi-short and leave it open to conversation for those that happen to be in the blogosphere. … Continue reading →

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So you want to use Elemental magic in your story?

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Last week I talked about elements in fiction. Today, I’ll make that helpful . . . entertaining . . . I promised a list, so I’m going to do it. Don’t say I never deliver even if the end result … Continue reading →

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Elements in Fiction

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

It actually took me years to realize that the Fantastic Four were based on the four elements.  In my defense, I was into Spider-Man and the X-Men, so I barely paid attention to the FF unless they made a cameo.  … Continue reading →

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City Poem: Hero’s Gate

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Walled and beautiful This city born of heroic paths Surrounding the Flooding Falls That plunge beneath the surface Where no man can see Friendly people Safe among the guards Greeting all travels Never fearing the brewing threats Until the streets … Continue reading →

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City Poem: L’Dandrin River

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Weaving through Ralian From Gaia to Freedom Full of rapids Rocks And serenity Great ships float upon its form A river deep and long Few dangers thrive Upon its shores Few beasts can break the trees Yet a hero must … Continue reading →

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Deeper by Jane Thomson

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I recently finished reading Deeper by Jane Thomson.  This is the story of a mermaid (they’re called mers) that wants to be human, so it’s a retelling of ‘The Little Mermaid’.  That’s where the similarities end. There is an odd … Continue reading →

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