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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.

Guest Post – Poetic Justice by Dan Antion and Willow Willers

I want to welcome Willow Willers and Dan Antion to Fiction Favorites. The two got together to craft an exciting story, and I’m so pleased they are … Guest Post – Poetic Justice by Dan Antion and Willow Willers

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Teaser Tuesday: Drinking Champ

(Another old excerpt from Legends of Windemere: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower. I basically found a bunch of old teasers from before I made the ‘Teaser Tuesday’ category.) “So this is where you went,” Nyx slurs, awkwardly sliding to the floor. … Continue reading

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Critical Distance for Writers

The conversation about critical distance doesn’t come up often in writing circles. If someone does raise the point, critical distance is usually … Critical Distance for Writers

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How Do They Have Drinkable Water in Fantasy Worlds?

This thought came to my mind with no inspiration.  Then again, I simply might have been thirsty and lacking water.  It made me think about how characters drink water in fantasy worlds with no treatment plants.  We’re told that we … Continue reading

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The Silky or Pygmy Anteater

The silky anteater isn’t endangered even if it is at some risk from habitat loss and the exotic pet trade.  Though, I guess it might be endangered in certain areas.  I say that because I know some people jump to … Continue reading

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Goal Post: The End is Nigh!

Of the school year that is . . . Then I get a week off before I’m back to work doing the summer session.  That’s fine though because it’s more laidback, we have trips every week, and I can wear … Continue reading

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What If You Were a Hero From an Evil Family?

This is kind of a combination of a questions and scenario post.  Doesn’t even need much of an explanation. You were born into a villain family and became a hero.  Why do you think you would turn and what would … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: Religion

(I’m totally sure the comments will be fine.  Yup.  Nothing controversial about this poem at all.) The evolution of faith Uniting people Bringing hope To the many fallen Inspiring the artists Since the dawn of time Built on tenants Of … Continue reading

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Paranormal

Hi, gang. ✋ Craig here again and I’m contemplating a new series. I’m the guy who writes almost exclusively in the speculative genres of paranormal/… Paranormal

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Are Tropes A Good Thing?  A Bad Thing?  Or Somewhere In The Middle?

Posted by Joy York It was years after I began writing that I learned about tropes. I never had one in mind when I wrote any of my books. I’m a … Are Tropes A Good Thing?  A Bad Thing? … Continue reading

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