Author Archives: Charles Yallowitz

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About Charles Yallowitz

Charles E. Yallowitz was born, raised, and educated in New York. Then he spent a few years in Florida, realized his fear of alligators, and moved back to the Empire State. When he isn't working hard on his epic fantasy stories, Charles can be found cooking or going on whatever adventure his son has planned for the day. 'Legends of Windemere' is his first series, but it certainly won't be his last.

World Hippo Day!

Posted on February 15, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Today is ‘World Hippo Day’.  I thought I would repost the one about the two types of hippo species.  Enjoy. There are two types of hippopotamuses.  First, you have the common one that we tend to think of when we … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Determined To Make Progress

Posted on February 14, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

As expected, the week before winter break was challenging.  Only because everyone was getting more restless and tired as we got closer to the weekend.  It’s how it always goes at both work and home.  So, I am surprised that … Continue reading →

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Time to Heal

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve been staring at the screen for a while, but I wonder if anything has to be said in regards to healing.  We should all know that people need time to recover, including in fiction.  You don’t just bounce back … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: The Banshee Bash

Posted on February 12, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Just a fun poem about spooky stuff.  A wave of creative inspiration.) Shadows stir Among the blackened trees As the sun is suffocated And buried By her pale-faced brother   A ghoulish howl Cuts wind and nerve A sign That … Continue reading →

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Effects of Mental Injuries in Fiction

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a tough one to tackle because it’s hard to fully define mental injuries.  The most general definition that I’m going to work with is when a person is psychologically and/or emotionally hurt.  This doesn’t mean it’s a long-term … Continue reading →

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Heroes of Windemere Profile: Dariana

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(I still find it funny that I planned on keeping her lineage a secret.  By the time I reached her debut, I was done with secrets and big reveals.  The idea of making it known she was the Baron’s daughter … Continue reading →

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Effects of Physical Injuries in Fiction

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

I make mistakes in this arena a lot, but I thankfully get rid of most of them when I do editing runs. It’s something I very conscious of because I write a lot of action scenes. So, I have to … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl Sunday Funnies!

Posted on February 8, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s Super Bowl Sunday, which means . . . commercials and food.  Pretty sure most people who follow my blog don’t care.  Not to mention I’m a NY Giants fan, which means I haven’t cared about a Super Bowl in … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Utter Disaster Means a Delay Of Writing

Posted on February 7, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m in a mood and you’ll understand once you read what happened.  I’m too angry to write any of Darwin & the Joy Path since it requires working with a happy character.  I may still finish before the end of February … Continue reading →

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The Dreamcatcher

Posted on February 6, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally, I was going to do a ‘Ye Olde Shoppe’ for this, but then I realized how interesting dreamcatchers are.  I used to have a small one as well as a large mandala having over my bed between graduating college … Continue reading →

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