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.

Take Your Time Because We’ve Got Sloths Here

Posted on May 1, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I do find these animals fascinating.  They’re so slow that they have microbiomes living in their fur.  Their metabolism is so slow that they take days to digest food other animals can breakdown in hours.  They stay in the trees … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: This Week Didn’t Go as Planned

Posted on April 30, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I don’t even want to see what I had planned for weekly goals.  Partially because I can’t fix that post, which is very narrow.  This is apparently what happens when I use the blocks or whatever WordPress forced upon us.  … Continue reading →

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A Multi-Monster Army: Does It Work?

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

The simple answer is: Yes. The more complicated answer is: Yes if certain requirements are met. Keep in mind that monsters are typically seen as primal and destructive.  If they’re marching as a massive group then the reason is usually … Continue reading →

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Crafting Rich Characters (Part 5)

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Greetings Storytellers! We’re off to Part 5 of Crafting Rich Characters, the final installment of this series. In Part 1, we explored a character’s … Crafting Rich Characters (Part 5)

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Poetry Day: Ash Man

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Better believe this is about more than a man made of ashes.  Pretty obvious too.) Pieces floating off With every gentle breeze Disappearing in the dark A gradual erosion Of a body made from ash Crinkling with every step Causing … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Using a Monster Army in Fiction

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Monster armies marching on a village or being intercepted in the wild is a fairly common set piece for fantasy and science fiction.  From the outside, it seems like it’s a simply obstacle to create and use.  Monsters rush forward, … Continue reading →

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Literary Agent Resources #agentqueries #queryingforrepresentation

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Hi, SEers! Mae here. Last month I shared tips on how to write a query letter for agent representation. You can find that post HERE. Today, I’d like … Literary Agent Resources #agentqueries #queryingforrepresentation

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A Call for Beta Readers for the Sequel of Eternal Road – The final stop

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Photo by Library of Congress on Unsplash John wants you as a beta reader The sequel to Eternal Road – The final stop, is now ready for the excellent … A Call for Beta Readers for the Sequel of Eternal … Continue reading →

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Happy Richter Scale Day! (Enjoy with an Inventive $2.99 eBook!)

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Make a break for this tale about inventions and magic gone wrong, Legends of Windemere: The Merchant of Nevra Coil!

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Elite of the Monster Races

Posted on April 25, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Ever play a video game or read a story with monsters when a ‘special’ type of a common species turns up?  If not then there really isn’t much more to explain.  Heroes run into an elite version of a common … Continue reading →

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