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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.

Don’t Talk Like That: How to Write Good Dialogue–Name Dropping

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally posted on Story Empire:
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Hi SErs! Harmony here 🙂 Today, I’d like to take a look at dialogue. Because this is such a large topic, I plan to break it down over a…

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Odd Question about Fantasy and Languages

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

This will probably be quick and I’m sure I’ll get plenty of strong opinions.  Now, I have a future series that involves a school for mercenary groups.  This takes place in Windemere, so it’s fantasy-based.  It’s based on the group … Continue reading →

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99 Cents While They Last

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally posted on Andrew Joyce: https://www.amazon.com/Yellow-Hair-Andrew-Joyce-ebook/dp/B01LXOXHBI 99 Cents While They Last

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Goal Post: At Least I Made It In One . . . That Shouldn’t Have Fallen Off

Posted on March 13, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

I did say last Saturday that I was going to have a rough week.  Didn’t expect it to be as stressful as it was, but I didn’t delude myself into thinking things would go well.  There was a disturbing theme … Continue reading →

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The Path of Kai Stavros

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

In War of Nytefall: Savagery, I have a lot of supporting characters step up into the spotlight.  The one that is not a surprise to readers of the series would be Kai Stavros.  For those who don’t know, he is the … Continue reading →

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Another reason to read and write…

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Hi, SEers! Gwen with you today. After learning that March is Brain Injury Month, I thought it might be interesting to share some medical benefits of … Another reason to read and write…

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Immortal Wars: Light, Blood, & Tears Part 9

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

(Disclaimer: A warning to those who continue.  This is a sequel to a previous story.  Both of these were written in the mid-1990’s.  While the first one was slightly edited and vanity press published, this one has not been touched … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Raising Supporting Characters to the Spotlight

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

When writing a long series with multiple characters, you’re bound to have a few that stay in the background.  They get to do some things and a few big scenes, but you forget to draw them out.  At least until … Continue reading →

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Music of Quest of the Brokenhearted

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Quest of the Brokenhearted is what one would call a spin-off.  This story shows what happened to Kira Grasdon after the battle with Baron Kernaghan.  She grew from a one-scene character that I created on a whim to a central figure … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Mutual Enemies in a Series

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

A few times in War of Nytefall, Clyde and his enemies have to unite against a common enemy.  It’s been pointed out as ridiculously common and thrown their war into disarray.  After all, how can you maintain a civil war … Continue reading →

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