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.

7 Tips to Writing a Zany Story

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Writing a crazy or zany series isn’t easy.  Many people think it is because they believe you just throw everything out there.  Yet, there does have to be something to hold the events and characters together.  Otherwise, you have an … Continue reading →

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Character Types: The Helper

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Hey SE Readers. Joan with you today. This is the sixth and final in a series of posts about character types. The ideas come from my personal … Character Types: The Helper

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Teaser Tuesday: Dark Mistress vs Wild Beast . . . Sort Of

Posted on November 2, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

I did the other 5 volumes, so it makes no sense to skip War of Nytefall: Ravenous.  I went with a Mab scene for some action.  Enjoy.

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No Such Luck #NewBook #Romance

Posted on November 2, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Please welcome Staci Troilo today. She’s a dear blogging friend, a tremendous author, and a partner in Story Empire. I’ve learned a lot from her, and… No Such Luck #NewBook #Romance

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Writing a Zany Series and Making it Work

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Throughout my life, I’ve watched a lot of series.  Most of them have long-winding stories or episodes that connect in some fashion.  It all makes sense by the time the story is done even if only a small portion of … Continue reading →

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COVER REVEAL! WAR OF NYTEFALL: EULOGY! THE FINAL VOLUME IS COMING!

Posted on October 31, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

The title says it all.  Here’s the cover of the final volume of War of Nytefall! Volunteers for a blog tour always appreciated! Date of release is the first weekend of December!

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Happy Halloween: Classic Videos

Posted on October 31, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Just like every other year, I feel like these need to be on there.  Yeah, I’m not being very original today, but I have a child to take out for candy.  With him a peanut and tree nut allergy, I … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween Weekend! *crawls back into crypt*

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

There’s one phrase that kept popping into my head this week: Every time I thought I had a handle on things, I’d get tossed another curve ball and go back to juggling.  As far as work goes, I did the … Continue reading →

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Daughter of Monster Maker Fun: Donated by C.S. Boyack & Deby Fredericks #October #Monsters

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to this year’s final Monster Maker Fun post.  Our first 3 come from the words of C.S. Boyack. Psionic Beetles Pure white with a little red around the joints, these insects live on the astral plane where they move … Continue reading →

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How to Write Point of View, Part 6, Common Pitfalls

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Hi SErs! Harmony here 🙂 Today, I’d like to talk about how to write Point of View (POV) and the common pitfalls to watch out for. As you have seen, … How to Write Point of View, Part 6, Common … Continue reading →

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