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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.

Teaser Tuesday: Creative License? #fantasy #adventure

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

  Continuing through the series, we have an excerpt from Legends of Windemere: The Merchant of Nevra Coil.  It does contain a spoiler in that you will see what the titular Merchant has made to give the champions a headache.  … Continue reading →

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The Building Blocks of Story

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally posted on Story Empire:
Ciao, SEers. I’m currently wrapping up edits on a full five-book series. It’s hard to revise all day, every day—especially when it’s your own work instead of a client’s—so sometimes, creative breaks are necessary. They…

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Let’s Talk about Stress

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Stress is brutal.  In small doses, it can drive us ahead, but how often do we get the proper amount?  The longer I live, the more I meet people who are either unstressed to the point of being unmotivated and … Continue reading →

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A Heaven for Toasters: Chapter 11

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
After relaunching A Heaven for Toasters, complete with new cover, I promised to publish it here in installments. Here’s the next chapter. Note: You can find a link to all published chapters at the…

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Solution to the Summons Snag in Keys of Eden (Alliteration Fail!)

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Quick recap of this idea:  Keys of Eden is going to be almost a child series with a few volumes of short stories.  I’m thinking 5 volumes with 3 having 10 and 2 having 11.  The reason for the cut is … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: The Weather Didn’t Help This Week

Posted on April 25, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

The lockdown, quarantine, stay-at-home orders, or whatever you want to call it is hard enough without crappy weather.  At least for me, I’d rather it be nice outside, so I can open a window or feel warm.  Take a step … Continue reading →

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When Villains Go Hero

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

On-going series will have multiple villains in order to keep things fresh.  You need different enemies with a variety of ambitions to make sure it’s not the same adventure over and over again.  Yet, you run into a problem down … Continue reading →

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Immortal Wars: The Summoning Part 15 #fiction #throwback

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

(Previously on Immortal Wars.) (It’s gigantic again.  What was wrong with me?) 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 … Continue reading →

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Free Writing Course by Rayne Hall

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
You may recall how I recently followed a great workshop by Rayne Hall organized by OIRWA. Now, Rayne is offering a special free seminar aimed at self-isolating writers who wish to take advantage of…

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7 Tips to Having Villains Team Up: Let the Eye-Rolling Ensue

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s time for the villains to unite against one or many heroes.  Such a faction of evil can only be stopped by . . . Well, that’s a long list ranging from punches to infighting to whatever you can imagine.  … Continue reading →

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