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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.

Revisited: So You Want to Write Fantasy (A Pessimist Approach)?

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Posted on July 22, 2013.  I really enjoyed writing this and I stand by it.  😀 So you want to write fantasy.  Well, let me load you up on everything you need to get yourself started.  Have some elves, dragons, … Continue reading →

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Revisit: No Magic Pasties of Protection! And How to Avoid Rusty Blades.

Posted on August 31, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

First, happy Labor Day weekend . . . Second, I need a time machine in order to smack myself for that nightmarish post title.  This went live on July 19, 2013 and somebody should have told me to rename the … Continue reading →

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End of Summer . . . Dang

Posted on August 31, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Well, the summer is over since it’s Labor Day Weekend.  I mean, I went back to work last week, but only for meetings.  The students come back this week and that pretty much brings the summer to a close.  It … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: School Has Begun Anew

Posted on August 30, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Well, summer break is pretty much over.  I know I have Labor Day Weekend, but my school had its Superintendent Conference Days this past week.  That pretty much signals an end to the break.  Not that I had a long … Continue reading →

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Revisit: Weapon? Who Needs a Weapon?

Posted on August 29, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Debuting on July 31, 2013, I finally brought any end to the weapon posts.  Not saying they were bad, but I didn’t stick to my schedule at all.  Looking at the dates, I hadn’t even been blogging for a year … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Pride Rondelet

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(A rondelet is a 7-line poem where the first line is repeated on line 3 and 7.  The refrain lines are usually 4 syllables and the other 4 lines are 8.  These were tough, so I hope I got them … Continue reading →

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LOOK! Finding Writing Ideas

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Hi SEers! Denise here to talk about something we did often as children, or see things most adults are too busy to notice. This wonder allows the … LOOK! Finding Writing Ideas

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Revisit: So, Jamie’s Got a Gun (Part 2 of Weapon Series)

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

This post was published on July 12, 2013 and I realize it was a guest post.  The person who did it knew a lot more about guns than me.  So, he offered to write it up and use his own … Continue reading →

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Guest Post – Jan Sikes and Linda Broday Book Launch – A Bold Bargain and Cade’s Quest

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

I am very pleased to welcome Jan Sikes and Linda Broday to Fiction Favorites. They are launching their exciting books at the same time and are here … Guest Post – Jan Sikes and Linda Broday Book Launch – A … Continue reading →

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How to Use the Four Levels of Conflict to Strengthen Your Story – by Angela Ackerman…

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

on Writers Helping Writers: A cardinal sin of storytelling is to skimp on conflict, and no wonder. Those problems, challenges, obstacles, and inner … How to Use the Four Levels of Conflict to Strengthen Your Story – by Angela Ackerman…

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