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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.

Bludgeoning Time!

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Typically, there are three styles of melee weapons.  You have slashing where you swing and cut like edged swords and axes.  Then there is piercing/stabbing, which include your non-edged swords and spears. Finally, you have the third one that doesn’t … Continue reading →

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You Have One Chance

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Hey, SE Readers. Joan with you today. List most writers, I’m a reader. All writers should be readers, but that’s a discussion for another day. … You Have One Chance

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The Harpiinae Family: 1 Hawk and 3 Eagles

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

I was looking for non-mammals and stumbled onto this curious subfamily of birds of prey.  They are called the Harpiinae, which have large broad-winged birds.  Let me break them down: Bat Hawk– This is the 1 hawk in the group … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Curious and Possibly Exciting News

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Not much to report about the week since it was back to work and school after Winter Break.  It was really just getting back into the swing of things.  Doesn’t help that I’m half asleep while writing this. Seriously though, … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: No Longer Hiding Mental Illness

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

This post could very well be a failure since it deals with mental illness.  I’m not going to ask for people to expose their own issues.  That would be wrong.  Instead, I’m hoping to get opinions and perspectives on talking … Continue reading →

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The Forced Inspiration of Daily Word Counts!

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Greetings, SE’ers! Beem Weeks here with you again. Today, I’m discussing daily word counts and forced inspiration. I’ve seen it on many blogs, in … The Forced Inspiration of Daily Word Counts!

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Poetry Day: Distraction Magnet

Posted on March 2, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(This poem is probably something a lot of artists can relate to.  You just can’t get away from distractions some days.) I sit to do my work Hoping to take steps Knowing despair will come As the click of my … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Asking for Help When Suffering

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s difficult for people to ask for help, especially when it comes to admitting to having some mental issues.  We expose a lot by doing so since it requires opening up our heart and mind to others.  Unlike physical injuries … Continue reading →

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Elements of Setting: Atmosphere

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Ciao, SEers! Today, we’re moving on in the setting series. We’ve already discussed time and locale. Today, we’re going to discuss what’s probably my … Elements of Setting: Atmosphere

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Guest Post – Gwen Plano – #newbook – Redemption – A Father’s Fatal Decision

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Today I am happy to host Gwen Plano, who has a new release to discuss. The post is all yours, Gwen. Thank you, John, for inviting me to your site … Guest Post – Gwen Plano – #newbook – Redemption … Continue reading →

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