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.

Revising an older Novel – What I learned

Hello, SE’ers. I am veering away from my series on how to insert metaphysical elements into fiction writing to talk about a recent experience with … Revising an older Novel – What I learned

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Revisiting Origins: Nimby

It’s interesting that this charming, friendly halfling thief became such an integral part to my series.  I hate to say this about the little guy, but he is rather cliche.  Yet, there is something mysterious and dangerous about him that … Continue reading

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How Easy Is It To Use Siege Weapons in Fiction?

I’m had this topic on my list for a long time, but I never really found the time to think about it.  Still haven’t, which I realized could be part of the reason why I never took it off the … Continue reading

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Member Berries = Not Good

Hi, gang. Craig with you once again. This may seem like an odd one coming from me, because I do a lot of callbacks and Easter Eggs in my own stories.… Member Berries = Not Good

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Celebrate National Luke Day by Getting a Free Copy of ‘Beginning of a Hero’

I was all ready to do a post on Daylight Savings Time or American Football Day.  Then, I saw that today was ‘National Luke Day’ and felt that I had no choice. For those who don’t know, one of the … Continue reading

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Goal Post: The Life Event Persists

  This week . . . I really wish I could explain this life event thing, but I can’t.  That really colored the whole week.  The event is still going on with not much change.  I was left emotionally drained … Continue reading

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Sally’s Sandwich Shop: You Can’t Avoid the Bread

Welcome to our little sandwich restaurant.  We only have sandwiches.  The sign even says that we don’t have soups or salads.  No funny business.  As you can see, we have a long line, so here’s the menu and you have … Continue reading

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Writing Out of Season

Hi, SEers! Welcome to another Mae Day on Story Empire. Thanks for joining me for a look at the difficulties in writing out of season.  Let’s face it—… Writing Out of Season

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Poetry Day: From the Edges

(Not really sure of where this one came from.  It might have been a fantasy concept, but I think it’s more about people who go unnoticed.  These are the ones who watch what is going on, but don’t draw any … Continue reading

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Happy National Author Day!

The meme says it all.  Have a Happy National Author’s Day.  To celebrate, check out the following books by clicking on their titles: Do I Need to Use a Dragon? by Charles E. Yallowitz The Tale of the Drakanox: Minstrels … Continue reading

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