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.

Poetry Day: The Toilers

Posted on August 27, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Yeah . . . I want to change the title of this poem, but I find the potential accident too funny.) In weather sweet or sour They are found at work Sweating in the fields Or wasting in the cube … Continue reading →

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Why Do I Usually Have Good Defeat Evil?

Posted on August 26, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on January 20, 2016. Still holds for me.) Now, I’d like to say that ‘win’ does not always equal ‘survive’.  Heroes can be victorious and die.  This part is really a clarification of my own stance and I’m … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Mystery Knight

Posted on August 25, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Here’s part of a fight scene in War of Nytefall: Eradication.  This was a secret debut for a future character.  Funny thing is that I kind of forgot about this when I wrote the book the hunter fully appeared in.  … Continue reading →

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Windemere Governments: Darkmill

Posted on August 24, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on December 19, 2014.  Only covers Legends of Windemere for a bit, but it was still interesting.) This location has yet to be visited in the books, but it has been mentioned.  Ruled by Queen Ionia, Darkmill is … Continue reading →

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The Most Trafficked Animal: Pangolins

Posted on August 23, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted long ago on ‘World Pangolin Day’.  I feel like people need to remember they exist considering how much poachers love them.  Really hope they can be saved.) I find these animals fascinating.  Never knew about them until my … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: My Only Week of Summer Break

Posted on August 22, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

This is the only full week I get between the summer session and the next school year.  You can only imagine all the fun and excitement I enjoyed.  So much relaxing, writing, and . . . If you’ve read my … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: The Dread of Editing

Posted on August 21, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally asked on January 21, 2016.  Probably have done it again since, but editing is always a fun topic to bring up.) Part of me thinks I already did a Questions 3 on editing, but I’m too lazy and tired … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: The Teamwork Drill

Posted on August 20, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(So, this is a poem depicting a scene in Beginning of a Hero.  It was one that kept evolving with giving more to secondary characters and leading up to Luke Callindor making a big mistake.  There’s some childish humor in it … Continue reading →

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7 Signs You Should Risk The Outdoors

Posted on August 19, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on April 8, 2015.  Do not follow list if weather or situation puts self at risk of harm.) At the urging of loved ones, including the dying orchid in the corner, you decide to open the window.  Taking … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Into the Depths

Posted on August 18, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Here’s a fun excerpt from The Life & Times of Ichabod Brooks.  This one is long because it’s descriptive entirely and was an early challenge to make a scene with no talking. I used to do this with Fizzle a … Continue reading →

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