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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.

Teaser Tuesday: Inner Conference

(I have to be honest.  It took me a few minutes to remember where this showed up in the series.  Back when I first posted this teaser, I put up a different cover than what should have been there.  I’m … Continue reading

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Temporal Setting

I went looking for author subjects and found this on the three layers of setting.  I always enjoy world-building, so I wanted to look into this.  Now, I think most authors do this without meaning to, but it’s good to … Continue reading

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The Frigatebirds: The Ones With the Red Balloons

What is a frigatebird?  You may have seen pictures of these tropical birds.  They are black with forked tails and long, hooked beaks.  The females have white underbellies while the males have red ‘gular pouch’.  This pouch is what they … Continue reading

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Goal Post: Progress Through Endurance

So, I kind of made progress with Coven of the Gray.  Did I fully design any of the 13 members?  No.  I did choose their biome, role, and a few powers.  I managed to create an idea of the first 2 … Continue reading

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Can We Not Use Violence?

Vigilante 1– “Time for violence.” Vigilante 2– “I don’t know about that.” “We always commit violence at this hour.” “Yes, but I think I’m bored of it.” “It’s how we stop crime and save the city.” “But we’re not getting … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: The Marchers of Vindervurld

(Another fantastical creation.  Kind of sad too.) Upon the marshy hollows Their feet make a sucking plop As purest mud Grabs at their boots That are moldy to the laces Beings of all sizes March in a sturdy mob Fat … Continue reading

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Is Not Killing Weak or Strong?

. . . . . . . . (I made this post on September 16, 2014.  I’m reposting it because it works for the question I’m going to put at the very end.) For anyone who doesn’t know the above … Continue reading

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Teaser Tuesday: Oh, It’s You

(Looking back I still enjoy the debut of Gregorio Roman in War of Nytefall: Loyalty.)

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Violent Past and Forgiveness

Now, I don’t remember the character that made me wonder about this topic.  It can fall into various categories with high body counts: Former supervillain Hero who was a soldier Monster that gains humanity Serial killer who gets a second … Continue reading

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World Parrot Day: The Illegal Parrot Trade

Last time I went to the Bronx Zoo, I saw a sign in the World of Birds.  It stated that for every parrot that is smuggled into the country, 10 die.  Later that day, I was looking for May holidays … Continue reading

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