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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: Advancement of Civilization

Everyone has their own opinion on society.  Not only its current state, but its past and future.  Most people will claim the time period they grew up in was the best.  Others will hate their time and look at the … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: Return When You Have a Spine

(Think we all know this type of person.  They’ve been around since the possibility of an anonymous criticism existed.  Probably been around longer than the written word.) I get your message With no name attached Ripping me asunder As if … Continue reading

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Why ‘Show, Don’t Tell’ Matters: A Second Look!

Greetings to one and all. Beem Weeks back with you again for the month of June! I’m re-visiting a topic I covered a few years ago: Show, Don’t Tell! … Why ‘Show, Don’t Tell’ Matters: A Second Look!

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Is Non-Magical Food Preservation Possible in Fantasy Worlds?

At first, I thought food preservation would be difficult to explain in a fantasy world.  My mind got stuck on refrigeration and pasteurization, which are more modern.  Yet, humans have been preventing food from going back since 12,000 BC.  So, … Continue reading

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Guest Post – Poetic Justice by Dan Antion and Willow Willers

I want to welcome Willow Willers and Dan Antion to Fiction Favorites. The two got together to craft an exciting story, and I’m so pleased they are … Guest Post – Poetic Justice by Dan Antion and Willow Willers

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Teaser Tuesday: Drinking Champ

(Another old excerpt from Legends of Windemere: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower. I basically found a bunch of old teasers from before I made the ‘Teaser Tuesday’ category.) “So this is where you went,” Nyx slurs, awkwardly sliding to the floor. … Continue reading

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Critical Distance for Writers

The conversation about critical distance doesn’t come up often in writing circles. If someone does raise the point, critical distance is usually … Critical Distance for Writers

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How Do They Have Drinkable Water in Fantasy Worlds?

This thought came to my mind with no inspiration.  Then again, I simply might have been thirsty and lacking water.  It made me think about how characters drink water in fantasy worlds with no treatment plants.  We’re told that we … Continue reading

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The Silky or Pygmy Anteater

The silky anteater isn’t endangered even if it is at some risk from habitat loss and the exotic pet trade.  Though, I guess it might be endangered in certain areas.  I say that because I know some people jump to … Continue reading

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Goal Post: The End is Nigh!

Of the school year that is . . . Then I get a week off before I’m back to work doing the summer session.  That’s fine though because it’s more laidback, we have trips every week, and I can wear … Continue reading

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