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.

Questions 3: Authors Having Hobbies

Posted on April 3, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

I know Passover caused a blip in the topic, but it’s a really personal one.  So, there isn’t much else I can say.  Can’t give tips to people about getting hobbies because everyone is different.  So, let’s enjoy some questions. … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: The Grinner

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Just a creepy one, I think.) I come upon the scene Glass strewn Metal twisted A pool of curdled oil That I mistake as blood It is a grisly sight Bathed in the siren strobe And I blindly look ahead … Continue reading →

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Happy Passover . . . And April Fools

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

This really does come off as a joke, right?  Passover shows up on April Fools Day.  I had work and my son had school too, so we’re getting home with maybe an hour to get ready for the sedar.  Guess … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Don’t Anger the Halfling

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I think Teaser Tuesdays are back for a bit since I may have found a treasure trove of teasers from my first series.  This one involves General Vile, so I’m going to keep the villain focus going for a … Continue reading →

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Do My Other Hobbies Connect to Writing?

Posted on March 30, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Thinking about my non-writing hobbies, I always wonder if they connect.  Maybe not directly to writing, but do they say anything about my personality.  There are currently three big activities that I do when I can’t write or need a … Continue reading →

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World Piano Day

Posted on March 29, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s World Piano Day.  I didn’t know it was a thing.  My parents had an organ I played with terribly and I had a keyboard that I was bad at.  Still, it’s a very popular and integral instrument, so I … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Couldn’t Even Get an A for Influenza

Posted on March 28, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

As you can guess from the title, my week didn’t go as planned.  I was a little congested last Friday and had a sore throat all weekend.  Runny nose, cough, and watery eyes too, which made me think allergies.  It … Continue reading →

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Where Did You Come From?

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Villain 1– “I have come to your world to-” Villain 2– “It’s not my world.” V1– “Oh . . . I didn’t mean you own it. Just a figure of speech from where I’m from. I’m not from around here.” … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: The Great Hoarder

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Nope.  It’s not really about a fictional monster.  I really had some social commentary when writing some of these.  Not that it matters.) Surrounded by wealth And extravagance He sits in his castle Never needing But always wanting While his … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Villains From Other Worlds

Posted on March 25, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

While this is a niche character type, there are probably some tips to making it work.  I mean, advice on any subject is helpful, right?  We’ll see how this goes because 7 might be hefty challenge on this one.  Wish … Continue reading →

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