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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.

What writers should know! Part one: Grammar

HI SEers! Denise here with my first post of 2024. This year, I’ll explore twelve things that writers should know. I will be incorporating information… What writers should know! Part one: Grammar

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Poetry Day: Heart Forms

(This was another poem where I just wanted to have fun.  We certainly use the word ‘heart’ for a lot of things.) I agree whole-heartedly With all the bleeding hearts That a broken heart can scar Becoming a heavy heart … Continue reading

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Best of 2023 #4: 7 Tips to Creating Monsters

(This was originally posted on February 15, 2023.) Let’s be clear.  There really aren’t many solid rules to monster making.  At least when it comes to fiction.  In reality, you have to struggle with the ethics of creating a monster … Continue reading

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Sex in Stories? What’s All the Fuss?

Greetings and Happy New Year to the Story Empire community. Beem Weeks here with my first post of 2024. Today, we’re talking sex in fiction! Many … Sex in Stories? What’s All the Fuss?

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War of Nytefall Available on Amazon!

As many know, this was my second series.  War of Nytefall involved the unique vampires of Windemere, which are called Dawn Fangs.  An accident caused Clyde to turn from a normal vampire to a sun-immune, incredibly strong, functional heart Dawn … Continue reading

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Should We Keep Pushing the Classics?

A conversation started at work between two coworkers and I got pulled into it.  One person was stating that they didn’t think the classics should be taught any more because it’s hard for students to connect.  The language is older … Continue reading

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Inverse Ninja Theory

Hi, gang. Craig with you once more with one of my ill conceived posts. I stumbled across something interesting and am trying to turn it into a … Inverse Ninja Theory

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Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Way back on December 2nd, I went with my family to the see the Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights.  I’ve never actually been there before.  Surprising since I’ve had the membership for about a decade.  The stars and finances never really … Continue reading

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Goal Post: One Week Into 2024 and I’m Ready for 2025

Ouch. Not a day has gone by between last Saturday and today where there wasn’t some ridiculous drama.  So, I didn’t get any writing or editing done.  Managed to fiddle with some Lego sets and a puzzle, but that was … Continue reading

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Questions 3: How Was Your 2023?

So, I’m using this month to get a few things started and other things finished.  Also, I need some time to formulate more types of Tuesday posts and other topics.  Not to mention the ‘life event’ is still going on … Continue reading

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