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.

Questions 3: Beginning An Adventure

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

It doesn’t always have to be a major quest or a wild adventure. Yet, groups have to start somewhere even if it’s prior to the book.  Authors need to consider the beginning when they go with ensemble casts.  After all, … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Stories Never Told

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(A short poem about something I’ve wondered about for years.  Given wars, diseases, resource inequality, wealth inequality, education inequality, and a whole list of other barriers, I’m assuming this happens every minute.) How many stories have been lost? Because the … Continue reading →

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Soft Science Fiction

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Hi, Gang. ✋ Craig with you once again to continue our deep dive into the speculative genres. We’ve covered Supernatural/paranormal, Fantasy, and … Soft Science Fiction

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How Literary Trends Are Evolving

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Posted by Joy York Many of us have grown up accepting that books have basic genres: mystery, romance, sci-fi, historical fiction, biography, horror, … How Literary Trends Are Evolving

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Starting An Adventure Behind Bars

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Pretty sure we can all think of at least one story that begins in jail.  Many stay within that setting too.  It isn’t only fantasy as well.  There is something about a prison story that appeals to readers.  Maybe it’s … Continue reading →

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The Issue With Character Interviews

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

This is going to be a short post because it’s more of a rant. So, I used to set up interviews with my characters.  I did this two ways in the past: One version was me posting about the character … Continue reading →

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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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Colugo the Flying Lemur

Posted on November 9, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

This creature is found in Southeast Asia and it’s name doesn’t really tell you the truth.  It is not a lemur and it doesn’t fly.  As with the flying squirrel, it glides using flaps of skin that run from their … 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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Conflict in the Party

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Thief– Why is everyone angry at me? Warrior– Because you crossed a line. Caster– Like you’re one to talk. Warrior– This isn’t about me and I didn’t do anything nearly as bad as him. Druid– Well, you all suck! Caster– … Continue reading →

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