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.

New Book Release – #Shortstories – Life is Like a Bowl of Cherries: Sometimes Bitter, Sometimes Sweet by Sally Cronin

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

I wasn’t sure if I would make it before Christmas, but thanks to David who pulled out all the stops as always, my new short story collection, with a … New Book Release – #Shortstories – Life is Like a … Continue reading →

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You Never Know Who Is Suffering

Posted on December 13, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

There is a constant scream It is in silence Though there are signs Awkward movements Eyes of others Hold daggers of poison Itches and coughs Heartbeat rushing Even when at rest Tears welling up But only flowing in solitude Cracks … Continue reading →

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Another Week Down . . . Time for a 99 Cent Sale Report and Goals

Posted on December 12, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Last Sunday, I announced that I dropped all of my single books to 99 cents.  People have been asking how the sale is going, so I’m going to give a quick breakdown by the day starting with a week ago.  … Continue reading →

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The Rainbow-Colored Desk Slinky

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Sitting on the side Dust crushed Between the plastic coils Colorful and bent I have had you For untold years No memory of your origin A gift? A prize? There is no way to know I grab you when idle … Continue reading →

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How to Publish with KDP: Part Twenty

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Image courtesy of bigstock.com Hello SErs. Harmony here.  As promised, here is  part twenty in the post series dedicated to taking a step-by-step … How to Publish with KDP: Part Twenty

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Welcome to Gwen Plano and Her Latest Book, The Culmination, a new beginning.

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Thank you, John, for inviting me to your blog to help launch The Culmination, a new beginning. The book is now public on Amazon, and I’m super … Welcome to Gwen Plano and Her Latest Book, The Culmination, a new beginning.

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Questions 3: Publishing in 2020

Posted on December 10, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

From my own experience and asking around, this hasn’t been a very good year for publishing and selling books.  I’m not really going to touch on that second part though since I rant about it a lot on Saturdays.  That … Continue reading →

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Is Weather Important to Stories?

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Many of us remember Snoopy starting a book with ‘It was a dark and stormy’ night.  In fact, I’ve seen this get used as a ‘what not to do’ lesson.  I believe it’s that you never start with the weather, … Continue reading →

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5 Crucial Tips For Writing Plot Twists

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a guest post by Desiree Villena. Desiree is a writer with Reedsy, a marketplace that connects self-publishing with the world’s best editors, … 5 Crucial Tips For Writing Plot Twists

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Music of Legends of Windemere: Allure of the Gypsies

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome back.  We’re moving along and having some fun.  Today is the day for volume three: Legends of Windemere: Allure of the Gypsies.  This is when the big plot is revealed, Sari debuts, and Luke Callindor gets into the biggest amount … Continue reading →

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