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.

Immortal Wars: The Summoning Part 19 #fiction #throwback

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

(Previously on Immortal Wars.) (Back to a short section.) 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 first two books.  That means … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Giving Your Heroes and Villains Exotic Pets

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Let’s keep the subject going because maybe there’s more to this than we realize.  After all, a character can be defined by their friends and that includes pets.  Yet, you can’t just toss anything in on a whim.  Not unless … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Beyond the Fog #fantasy #adventure

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

I had lot of fun writing Charms of the Feykin.  I didn’t give the continent of Ralian a lot of jungle regions, so this was a chance to explore a new region.  Just being able to describe the southern jungles was … Continue reading →

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Exotic Pets in Fantasy: Raise Your Hand If You Just Imagined a Dragon

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Something that comes up from time to time in fantasy is heroes or villains having unique pets.  These can be real animals or monsters, but it really comes down to it being something you don’t normally see.  For example, Lost’s … Continue reading →

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Why Authors Should Read Reviews

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally posted on Story Empire:
Good morning, everyone, PH with you here today, wishing you a wonderful day. I don’t know how many times something serendipitous happens with you and then you gain a better perspective or find a better…

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Puzzle Collection: Thomas Kinkade DC Superheroes

Posted on May 17, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Last weekend, I finished the last puzzle of a set. I hope more are put out, but this is all they have now. These are DC Superheroes done by Thomas Kinkade Studios. They’re pretty challenging because you have a lot … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Guess I Was Due for a Rough Week

Posted on May 16, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

This week didn’t go smoothly.  The schoolwork was fairly intense because a lot of new skills and actions were introduced.  First, analyzing a Longfellow poem with a kid who is literal to the bone is an act of patience.  “Dust … Continue reading →

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Revisiting the Concept of True Villains

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

I wanted to talk about true villains again.  Yet, I noticed I did it once . . . twice . . . kind of a third . . .  and I’m sure those aren’t the only ones.  I seem to … Continue reading →

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Immortal Wars: The Summoning Part 18 #fiction #throwback

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

(Previously on Immortal Wars.) (Small tidbit: At the time, I thought calling this spot the ‘game room’ was genius.  Why did I think this?  I was 15 and didn’t get out much.) Disclaimer: Immortal Wars was the book I came … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Adding to the Drama

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Well, I guess I was in a mood when I marked this topic for today.  Perhaps I was thinking about writing drama, but the picture I grabbed seems to be something else.  Nothing to do, but carry on.  I mean, … Continue reading →

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