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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.

Crafting Rich Characters (Part 3)

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Greetings Storytellers! We’re off to Part 3 of Crafting Rich Characters. In Part 1, we explored a character’s physical appearance, mannerisms, and … Crafting Rich Characters (Part 3)

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Happy (Miserable?) Be Nasty Day! (Buy a $2.99 ebook and Rue!)

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Okay.  I really couldn’t resist doing this one the week after ‘World Compliment Day’.  Just seeing this holiday pop up next had me laughing too much to pass up the opportunity to be a little silly.) Celebrate the holiday with … Continue reading →

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Using Portals in Fiction

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Maybe I’m stretching for a topic here, but portals are fairly common in fantasy and science fiction.  Some go to other worlds while others are for different locations on the same planet.  You have those designed to keep dangerous beings … Continue reading →

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The Critically Endangered Organutan!

Posted on March 6, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m enjoying these animals posts, so I figured I’d do another.  Today, I thought I’d make a post about the orangutan.  These are critically endangered for the following reasons: Deforestation, which is eliminating their habitat. Poaching, especially females with children.  … Continue reading →

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Ever Write a Blog Post with Your Head on the Desk?

Posted on March 5, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

This song hit after I made last Saturday’s post, so I couldn’t choose it.  Still, it acts as a theme for the week.  Just felt a little bit off once I went back to work.  Think the cold and stress … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Having Nobility in Fiction

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

As a fantasy author, I have to consider the layers of society.  Nobles are the clearest division because they are composed of the kings, queens, princes, princesses, and other titled folks.  A reader will have an immediate reaction to these … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Allergy Woes

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Title speaks for itself.  I get bad hay fever at times and I wrote this when things terrible.  I had just moved back to New York from Florida too.  So, it was months of pollen being my worst enemy and … Continue reading →

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The Sunk Cost Fallacy and Writing

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I don’t remember how I stumbled onto the term ‘Sunk Cost Fallacy’.  It was probably in a forum and I tried not to give it a second though.  Yet, it really struck a chord with me because it touches on … Continue reading →

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Writers and Health

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Hello Story Empire friends, Gwen with you today. I’ve an unusual topic to share, something personal to each of us – our health. With all that is … Writers and Health

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Happy World Compliment Day! (Celebrate with a $2.99 Book)

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Be nice to others on World Compliment Day and then relax with the magical fun of Legends of Windemere: Allure of the Gypsies!

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