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.

Guest Post: Seasons of Story

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally posted on El Space–The Blog of L. Marie:
Today, I welcome to the blog a good friend who has been here a number of times—the great Lyn Miller-Lachmann. You have the floor now, Lyn! Spring is my favorite season.…

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Teaser Tuesday: Who Am I? #fantasy #tips

Posted on November 17, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m pretty nervous about putting this out here.  It’s the opener for Do I Need to Use a Dragon? (Fantasy Writing Tips) and its’ where I explain myself and the book in general.  This is me putting myself in the spotlight instead … Continue reading →

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The ‘Rules’ of Writing: Real or Choose Your Own Adventure?

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

“Kill your darlings!” “No prologues!” “Show, don’t tell!” “Only use ‘say/says/said’!” “You must eliminate 80% of your first draft!” I’m sure we’ve all heard these or variations over the course of our writing careers.  Some of us have used these … Continue reading →

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Finding Balance

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally posted on Story Empire:
Hey, SE Readers. Joan with you today. This post is going to be short and (hopefully) sweet. Many writers and would-be authors around the world are knee-deep in NaNoWriMo. While I chose not to take…

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I’m Tired

Posted on November 15, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m tired Uttered repeatedly Yet never understood Energy is questioned Told to nap Or have a snack As if I’m simply sleepy Too many utterances Result in doctors Blood tests And eventual frustration My yawns are deep Of neither body … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Made It Through the First Quarter . . . 25 More To Go?

Posted on November 14, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

This was the last week of the quarter, which had Veterans Day smack in the middle.  It was a nice reprieve and I had my son, so we got to have fun.  We might even have another art post coming … Continue reading →

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5-Star Review for ‘War of Nytefall: Eradication’ #fantasy #vampires

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Check out the great 5-Star Review of WAR OF NYTEFALL: ERADICATION! Really happy that N.N. Light enjoyed it.  🙂

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The Scallywag Salad Buffet

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to our fine eating establishment.  Here you can make your own salad with all of our ingredients.  Well, we don’t let you touch the food due to health concerns.  You look through the glass and tell our sterilized robots … Continue reading →

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Science Fiction and November 2020

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally posted on Story Empire:
Hello, SE readers! Today I will again focus on inspiration–but with a twist. I’ve been thinking about Mark Twain, and not because I live a couple of hours from the Mississippi River. Rather, it’s because…

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Immortal Wars: The Summoning Part 44 (finale) #fiction #throwback

Posted on November 12, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

(Previously on Immortal Wars.) (Again, we shall revel in my teenage originality.  Everyone groan in unison.) Disclaimer: Immortal Wars was the book I came up with and wrote in high school.  I hadn’t even hit college by the time I wrote the … Continue reading →

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