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.

Along the Desert Path

I walk into the heat With scraps and sweat My protection from the sun I feel the sand Compact beneath my feet Irritating grains Slipping between my toes Yet I continue on Into the harshness Designed to kill all fools … Continue reading →

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Originally posted on Cheri Speak:
With the explosion of Social Media more people are writing than ever before. The topics all vary and the tones can be anything from light hearted and cute to serious feather ruffling essays and comments.…

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My Albatross

First, I always liked the use of the term ‘Albatross’ ever since I heard it.  I think they’re beautiful birds and the metaphorical (is that right?) term is fun to use. I saw a lot of posts over the weekend … Continue reading →

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Originally posted on Self-Published Authors Helping Other Authors:
I often get questions about the exact Create Space procedure, so I thought I’d take the opportunity to post it for everyone.This is going to look like a long post because I…

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The Rejection Letter: Inspiration, Pain, and Kindling

For some reason, I began thinking about all of the rejection letters I have received since I first began submitting my writing in high school.  That was 17 years ago and I gathered a lot of rejection letters until I … Continue reading →

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Planet of the Apes Contest

My wife’s cousin has entered an art contest. He is also the person doing the cover art for my books, so I want to help him win or at least get exposure. The contest is at the following website: http://readcomicbooks.net/home/sketch-challenge-pota/ … Continue reading →

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Nyx

I’ve introduced and talked about this character, so I’m going to end the non-Legends of Windemere posts with an explanation of how this character came to be: Back in 1999, a young woman with a chip on her shoulder and … Continue reading →

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The Banshee Bashs

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 the nightly terrors Have come to call   The first to arrive … Continue reading →

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Because I just recently started hearing these and think this type of stuff is rather disturbing.

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Declaration of the Parent

Today I sit On very little sleep Roused before the rooster By the toddler’s call Unable to appease him Or run him out of steam Before the sun appears And ends my hope of sleep

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