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.

Words that pack a punch – Power words

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Hello, SE’ers! I am excited to kick off a new year with Story Empire with new content and new members. This year, I am going to do a series about … Words that pack a punch – Power words

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The Bedlam Books on Amazon!

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

. . . . . . . . . I know I should let them rest, but I always feel like mentioning these books.  Crossing Bedlam and Chasing Bedlam came about from me wanting to write an R-rated adventure.  It takes place … Continue reading →

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Characters With a Death Wish

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I guess the quote above is what a literal death wish is.  That would be an acceptance that life has an ending and you’re okay with that eventuality.  Doesn’t sound like you’re wishing for death, which is how fiction tends … Continue reading →

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Writing through the generations: Generation X

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Hello, SE friends. A couple of months ago, I began a series entitled Writing Through the Generations. The purpose of the series was and is to help … Writing through the generations: Generation X

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Happy Squirrel Appreciation Day

Posted on January 21, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I couldn’t resist this holiday.  A dear, close friend of mine and I have a squirrel thing going on for years.  So, I’d be remiss if I didn’t take advantage of this day.  Also, there are 5 subfamilies, 58 genera, … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: A Week of Cold and Treading Water

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Heard this song on Pandora yesterday morning during my shower.  Really caught my attention.  Been a while since a new song grabbed me like this. Anyway, this week didn’t see much in the way of writing or editing.  Might have … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Fondness of the Past

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I have a feeling that I woke up today and chose violence with this post.  We all have connections to the past that we remember fondly.  Items and styles that we wish were still popular.  Unsure of the things that … Continue reading →

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What’s Happening in the Literary World–January Edition

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Jacqui here with my first posting to Story Empire. I’m so excited to be part of this amazing group of authors. I have long read their posts, followed… What’s Happening in the Literary World–January Edition

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Poetry Day: Here We Are Again

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(I don’t remember the specific events, but that’s probably because it happened a lot in the past.  You start making headway and think you’re about to gain stability.  Then, you get one unforeseen accident and you’re back to the starting … Continue reading →

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Best of 2023 #3: 7 Tips to Writing About Blunt Weapons

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(This was originally posted on March 8th, 2023.  Seems I started 2023 strong.) Since these kinds of weapons differ from swords and spears, you can’t always use the same tactics.  Swinging a club will not have the same effect as … Continue reading →

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