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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.

Goal Post: First Quarter Down and 3 To Go!

This was the last week of the first quarter of the school year.  I’m explaining it that way because I don’t know if everyone will understand a simpler explanation.  That and I’m still wrapping my head around events.  It was … Continue reading

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7 Tips to Using Giant Monsters in Your Story

You think it’s easy to add a giant to your story?  Just slap it down, make it declare a rhyming threat, and then call it a day?  Well, that could work to some extent, but let’s try to be a … Continue reading

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Testing the Blurb for ‘War of Nytefall: Eulogy’

Pretty much what the title says.  I wrote up the blurb for ‘War of Nytefall: Eulogy’ yesterday and played around with it.  Think the more I do these, the more I hate doing them.  It’s rough trying to entice a … Continue reading

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Immortal Wars: Light, Blood, & Tears Part 37

(Disclaimer: A warning to those who continue.  This is a sequel to a previous story.  Both of these were written in the mid-1990’s.  While the first one was slightly edited and vanity press published, this one has not been touched … Continue reading

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Using Giant Monsters in Books

There have been times when I’ve used a huge monster in my stories.  Legends of Windemere had dragons and various giant species.  War of Nytefall had vampirized giants and other massive beasts.  They were fun to write, but I always wondered if … Continue reading

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#Newbook – No Such Luck by Staci Troilo – Romance Novella 99¢

I am very excited to have Staci Troilo visit Fiction Favorites today. She is a Story Empire fellow team member, a very talented editor, and a best-… #Newbook – No Such Luck by Staci Troilo – Romance Novella 99¢

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Teaser Tuesday: A Sadistic Father’s Tears

This excerpt from Legends of Windemere: Warlord of the Forgotten Age comes really close to spoiler territory.  Have to wonder what comes next since it doesn’t cross that line.  Enjoy!

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The Massive Monster Mart

Welcome to our island chain store.  Yes, I know we only have one island, but there are hundreds across the world.  You can’t create giant monsters in city limits or the suburbs without getting into trouble.  Best to keep them … Continue reading

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1984?

Hello SE friends, Gwen with you today, and I’ve an unusual topic to share. It was generated by recent comments made by neighbors, friends, and family… 1984?

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A Dwindling Idea that Keeps Hanging On

The above picture is from an anime that I really liked in my 20’s.  I haven’t watched it in a long time, but I remember it fondly.  That’s weird because it’s a really messed up anime by the end.  That … Continue reading

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