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.

Poetry Day: The Honker

Posted on April 23, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(If you don’t know this driver then you might be the one.) We hear you in the line Making jarring noises Like an angry, flapping goose Who tries to terrify a threat And miserably fails Your sound is mere annoyance … Continue reading →

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Parts of a Fictional Sport

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

If you can tell, I’m desperately trying not to use any pictures of Quidditch.  We all know that one and I’m sure it was in the comments on Monday.  It’ll show up here and definitely on Friday too.  It is … Continue reading →

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Guest Post – Jan Sikes Talks about Fringes, Heartstrings, and Lyrics #newbook

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

I have known Jan just about as long as I have been writing and blogging and am pleased to have her visit on the fourth stop on her tour. Her stories … Guest Post – Jan Sikes Talks about Fringes, … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Fury to the Rescue

Posted on April 21, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz
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Poking at ‘Lords of Hyperscape’

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Long ago, I came up with a story that involved a futuristic video game where people entered a virtual world.  There were teams who would compete in the tournaments with the players have a different avatar for each area.  The … Continue reading →

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Strange Bird Calls

Posted on April 19, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

This topic was inspired by a story involving a captive Lyrebird.  These types of birds are capable of copying noises like chainsaws and car alarms.  One in the 1930’s learned how to imitate a flute before going into the wild.  … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Back To The Grindstone Without A Pillow

Posted on April 18, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Well, the obvious event was coming home from Oswego.  The drive back last Sunday wasn’t too bad until we got into Westchester.  That’s when the traffic started hitting and it’s never good when it’s at the end of the trip.  … Continue reading →

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Death Comes Faster

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Finality comes faster As you age your mind Cast away your childhood To be serious And stern And mature Nothing is left To nurture your spirit No reaching back To touch your youth Recapture energy To ward off the reaper … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: The Gurbu

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Feel like this is some kind of dragon, but I could be wrong.  Really need to remember some of these for books.) It sleeps in peace While the day draws on Harsh sunlight Keeping it at bay Until the shadows … Continue reading →

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Maturity Can Be An Obstacle

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally, I was going to pose the title as a question.  Then, I realized it would have led to people arguing that maturity isn’t an obstacle in the comments.  That’s going to happen anyway, so I’m just going to present … Continue reading →

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