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Starting in a Bar Fight

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve been thinking about the beginnings of adventures and how some characters meet, especially in D&D games.  One of the most common starting points is a tavern, which is why some parties unite over an initial barroom battle.  It could … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Got Somewhere With Some Things

Posted on November 8, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Tuesday was a virtual learning day, so we had to work from home.  This allowed me to write the first section of chapter 8 during the periods I wasn’t in a class. Didn’t finish until after the school day was … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Stag of Visindor Forest

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(This is another sestina from back in the day.  Again, these are poems with 6 stanzas, 6 lines each, and the same 6 final words in different positions.  Takes a few tries to get them right since you can go … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Creating Inner Party Conflict

Posted on November 5, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Things don’t always run smoothly for adventuring parties.  Even if they’re the best of friends, a tense situation or a misunderstanding can cause conflict.  So, what are some things to consider if you want the heroes to butt heads? Be … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Promo Ideas

Posted on November 4, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m pretty much out of teasers since I’m reusing old ones.  So, I’m trying to figure out something I can do to keep Tuesday as a book promo day.  Here are some ideas that I can do starting in December: … Continue reading →

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Secrets in a Party

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

I thought of this ‘issue’ when I was rewatching an anime called ‘Delicious in Dungeon’.  A character ends up keeping a secret from the rest of the group, which causes some trouble at a pivotal moment.  They still find success … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Halloween In The Rearview Mirror

Posted on November 1, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I want to post the link to my son’s Chorus trip fundraiser.  They are performing at Disney World next year, so they’re doing a fundraiser.  It’s just a donation thing, but I figure I would post the link and … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Speeder

Posted on October 30, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(We’ve all seen people like this.) I saw you Nostrils blazing in my rear view Your tongue licking your lips As you rocket by me Windows shaking in your wake Those around you are fools Inching along at fifty Kissing … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Injured

Posted on October 25, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

I was trying to think of a catchier title, but that was really the highlight of the week.  I can’t talk about the specifics, but I took a surprisingly bad hit to the stomach on Wednesday.  It didn’t cause any … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Species of Fools

Posted on October 23, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(Pretty sure people will disagree with me on this one.  Guess it kind of fits Halloween since some call this situation a horror show.) We work until our bodies break Our minds withered and misused All to stay within our … Continue reading →

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