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Goal Post: Kind of Better Than Before

Posted on July 16, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I’m writing this the night before instead of working on Darwin & the Halfling Hunt.  I figure I wrote 2 sections and merged the next two because they work better together, so it counts as my three.  This means, I … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Abner’s Armor Shop

Posted on July 15, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome!  Welcome!  You look like you could use some protection from your enemies.  All of our armors are kind of enchanted.  Each one has a specific spell, but we promise that each one is guaranteed to work.  There are no … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Blankie

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Written about my son’s blankie.  It was a special gift for when he was born and it survived so much.  Now, it’s been retired to a box at his mom’s where it will stay safe.  I’m sure blankie will be … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Using Armor in Fantasy

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

As I said on Monday, armor isn’t always given much attention in fantasy.  The exceptions are magical and legendary pieces that are key plot points.  Beyond that, an author may mention if a character is wearing platemail or chainmail, but … Continue reading →

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Armor: When You Really Don’t Want to Get Pierced

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I think I’ve touched on this long ago, but I redid swords already.  Let’s have a week talking about another piece of equipment.  I mean, you can’t really go into battle without a good suit of armor.  Usually . . … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Post-Covid Fatigue Sucks!

Posted on July 9, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

For those who remember my post from last week, I tested negative for Covid just in time for July 4th.  Don’t start cheering yet.  While my son and I got to play video games and have fun, it was still … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Your Writing Space

Posted on July 8, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I toss this topic out from time to time.  Mostly because authors can be very particular about where they work.  Some are homebodies and others function in public.  Some have designated space to work while others go wherever they can … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Blame Him or Thank Him

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Not sure what this poem was about.  God?  Religion?  I guess it could be that since people blame God for the evil and thank him for the good.  Not always the same groups with some choosing only one of those … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Monkey Wrenches Aplenty

Posted on July 2, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

This week didn’t go as planned.  Zoo trip, family outing, shopping, and fireworks show last night were effectively cancelled.  Only finished through Chapter 7 of Darwin & the Halfling Hunt instead of into 9.  So, what went wrong? I got COVID. … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Blame a Generation

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Picture has nothing to do with this.  Pretty sure this may ruffle feathers though.  The generation war has gotten worse since I wrote the poem in 2011.  Though, I still stand by a big part of it.  Feel like my … Continue reading →

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