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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.

The Big 4-0

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

We interrupt Immortal Wars: The Summoning to bring me a break because it’s my birthday.  I’m 40, which means:

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7 Tips to Writing Characters with Depression

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

A few disclaimers here because we’re heading into delicate territory.  I am not an expert on mental health by any means.  I read up on it and have my own experiences to work off, which is what fuels these posts.  … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: This Ends Now #fantasy #adventure

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

One of my favorite scenes from Legends of Windemere: The Compass Key! “And so we come to the end!” the Lich declares from his low balcony. He grins at his enemies as they step out of the stairwell and into the … Continue reading →

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My Review of Grinders by C.S. Boyack

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Don Massenzio I recently finished reading Grinders, by C.S. Boyack. I always look forward to reading new books by Mr. Boyack and I was not disappointed with this one. The thing that struck me immediately was the mixture of imagination … Continue reading →

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Do You Avoid or Tackle Mental Health Issues in Fiction?

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

I bring up mental health a lot here.  Usually, it’s in regards to the topic itself and not connecting it to writing.  Well, I’m going to switch that up here.  Wednesday and Friday are going to be some 7 Tip … Continue reading →

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Today is the day

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally posted on Entertaining Stories:
I warned you about it on Friday, and the day is finally here. You can grab your copy of The Yak Guy Project for free today. To quote pop culture, “Free, free, free, free.” This…

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Returning to Teaser Tuesday without a New Release

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

The above picture is what I got when I did a Yahoo Image Search for ‘Tough Call Meme’.  I laughed, so it stuck.  It doesn’t help me at all though. I took some time this week to schedule enough Teaser … Continue reading →

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Whisker Smile Wins Prestigious IBBY Award

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
I had some great news a few days ago: my illustrator, Dimitris Fousekis, called me late at night, sounding really excited: our children’s book, Whisker Smile (available only in Greek for now) had won…

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Voices from Inside the House . . . Because We Can’t Go Out

Posted on April 4, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

This week was crazy.  We’d be doing schoolwork nonstop from 8 am until 1 or 2 pm.  I know people suggest breaks, but then it draws out longer and I get a child who is crying about not having any … Continue reading →

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Time for a Freeby

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally posted on Entertaining Stories:
Everyone is self isolating, if not outright quarantined right now. It get’s boring, even for those of us who can work from home. Add into that, a whole bunch of people who lost their jobs…

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