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.

Writing Reactions to Disabled Characters

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

On the surface, this looks rather easy.  How hard could it be to have one character react to the disability of another?  We all know what we would do, right?  The list isn’t even that long: Ask questions Show sympathy … Continue reading →

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Fairies, Myths, & Magic II

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Let’s welcome a special guest to Entertaining Stories today. Coleen is a long-time friend and she has something to share with us today. This is her … Fairies, Myths, & Magic II

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Writing the End – Part II

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Greetings Storytellers!  Last month I introduced the topic of endings and how important they are to creating a satisfying and lasting impression of … Writing the End – Part II

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Poetry Day: Cycle of Egos

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Not the biggest fan of the title now, but that’s what I picked.  It’s really about abuse.  A person who batters at another’s sense of self-worth and will stop long enough for them to recover.  I’ve dealt with too many … Continue reading →

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Check These Out: Brand-New Bubbe and A Songbird Dreams of Singing: Poems about Sleeping Animals

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Today, I am privileged to be here with two amazing picture book authors who are no strangers to the blog: Sarah Aronson and Kate Hosford. Sarah is … Check These Out: Brand-New Bubbe and A Songbird Dreams of Singing: Poems … Continue reading →

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Why Realism is Irrelevant in Fiction: Aim for Believability Instead – by Anne R. Allen…

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

“I don’t do realism. Sometimes people will mention that something I’ve written doesn’t seem realistic and I always picture them looking at a Chagall … Why Realism is Irrelevant in Fiction: Aim for Believability Instead – by Anne R. Allen…

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7 Tips to Writing Disabled Characters

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Writing characters with handicaps isn’t easy.  Some people may think it is, but those fall into two categories.  They either have the disability themselves or they’re about to make several mistakes.  Ideally, an author would want to know what they’re … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Carol and Holiday Reading

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Hi, SEers! You’re with Mae today, as we enter the countdown for Christmas. Just under two weeks away—can you believe it? All photos courtesy of … A Christmas Carol and Holiday Reading

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The Last Drive – Sequel to Eternal Road – is Now Available on Amazon #newbook

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m pleased to say The Last Drive is now available on Amazon in paper and Kindle formats. I have a full tour beginning on January 4th, but to prepare… The Last Drive – Sequel to Eternal Road – is Now … Continue reading →

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The Four Horsemen of Writing: Doubt

Posted on December 13, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome back to this odd, end of year sequence.  Let’s get right into this member of the Four Horsemen of Writing.  It’s closely related to the others and one could even say that it can be born from its siblings.  … Continue reading →

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