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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.

7 Tips to Creating A Secret Defense Force in Fiction

As you can see, I’m still not sure what to call this type of organization.  A cabal or secret society has fairly dark undertones.  For this topic, I’m really trying to lean towards groups that are fighting to protect something.  … Continue reading

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Teaser Tuesday: Harbor Battle

This was the first teaser for War of Nytefall: Lost and it dove right into the beginning of the book.  I used a lot too.  The story takes place 17 years after War of Nytefall: Loyalty, which is when I … Continue reading

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Reading Journals & Craft of Fiction

Greetings! Liz Gauffreau with you today with some thoughts about reading as a writer. I fell in love with reading literature in the ninth grade. I … Reading Journals & Craft of Fiction

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Special Defenders in Fantasy Worlds

I thought about this concept when I watched ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ and they brought up the Harpers.  This is a special group of people who protect the Forgotten Realms from various enemies.  They’re kind of political, but … Continue reading

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Better Sleep Month

You would think sleep is an easy activity since it’s so essential.  Yet, so many of us have trouble.  There are a multitude of obstacles that one can face like sleep apnea, insomnia, difficult work schedules, noisy living arrangements, anxiety, … Continue reading

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Goal Post: Spirit Was Willing, But Body Was an Issue

I feel like half of these posts turn into a ‘my body broke down on me’ conversations.  I’m going to dive right into what went wrong and prevented me from finishing a chapter of Darwin & the Beast Collector.  I’ll get … Continue reading

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Quotes in Daily Conversation

I have a few friends who I can hold an entire conversation with using quotes from various movies and shows.  90% of them end up being from Futurama, but it’s interesting how such a thing can happen.  Yet, the lines … Continue reading

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The Magic of Catchphrases

For anyone in my generation, we probably heard this exactly as it was said and know the movie.  I don’t know if the 80’s and 90’s were the era of catchphrases, but it feels like a lot from those times … Continue reading

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Author Quotes & Quiz

Hi SEers! Denise here today with a new quote post and quiz, along with my reasoning for it from a past Story Empire post. Like I’ve said in the past,… Author Quotes & Quiz

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Poetry Day: Psycho-Grannie

(Actually saw this event play out in Florida.) She has lived her life Wish you could say the same She stares upon the road With half a working eye Moving from lane to lane Without a pattern to be found … Continue reading

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