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.

Writers, How Do You Measure Success?

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Hi, SEers, and welcome to another Mae Day on Story Empire. The year 2023 marks my eleventh writing, publishing, blogging. I still fondly remember … Writers, How Do You Measure Success?

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Poetry Day: Fantasy Standards

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(This is a pretty simple poem.  Perfect opportunity to simply remind people that Do I Need to Use a Dragon? is available as a $2.99 eBook and a $20 paperback.) Noble thieves and evil priests Damsels in distress Champions chosen by ancient … Continue reading →

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Daniel Pemberton: Musical Maestro

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

I learned a little piano ages ago, so I’m definitely not an expert in music. Someone like Laura Bruno Lilly, a great musician and composer, could do … Daniel Pemberton: Musical Maestro

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Inspiration: Conscious or Unconscious

Posted on August 9, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

I talk about inspiration a few times in Do I Need to Use a Dragon?  It had to come up considering people are curious about where authors get their ideas.  Seems to be a constant mystery, especially with fiction.  Even to … Continue reading →

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Homonyms with Harmony, Part 6–Commonly Misused ‘C’ Words

Posted on August 9, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

This post explores the origins of homonyms—words spelt and pronounced the same but with different meanings. We’ll discover how we use them in … Homonyms with Harmony, Part 6–Commonly Misused ‘C’ Words

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Teaser Tuesday: What Kind of Magic?

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(Enjoy this excerpt from Do I Need to Use a Dragon? It’s available on Amazon as a $2.99 eBook and a $20 paperback.) First is a hero who grew up never knowing magic existed will not swiftly accept it and begin using … Continue reading →

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Special Announcement ~ The Harbor Pointe Series

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Hey, SE Readers. We don’t often toot our own horn around here, but today we’re making an exception. That’s because we are over the moon excited about… Special Announcement ~ The Harbor Pointe Series

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Ignoring Life for Writing

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

The meme seems a bit cruel, but there may be a kernel of truth to it when it comes to authors.  Nothing to be proud of either.  So, what exactly am I talking about here? First, I did think about … Continue reading →

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Point of View (POV) #4: Interpretation

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

By Stephen Geez If you missed part three, find it here: “Point of View (POV) #3: Five Elements.” How readers interpret your characters’ POV relies on… Point of View (POV) #4: Interpretation

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What Is Sleep Apnea?

Posted on August 6, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Later this month, I’m getting reevaluated for sleep apnea.  When I mentioned this to some people, they had a variety of reactions.  A few didn’t know what sleep apnea was.  Others thought it wasn’t a bad thing.  This got me … Continue reading →

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