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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.

Self-Editing Tips

Originally posted on Story Empire:
Hi, SE Readers. Joan here today. I’ve been in the editing mode of late. It never ceases to amaze me how many mistakes I find. I edit, then I send pages to my critique partners…

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Teaser Tuesday: A Surprising Denizen #fantasy #adventure

This week it’s Legends of Windemere: Sleeper of the Wildwood Fugue.  I’m taking slightly bigger risks with these excerpts in terms of potential spoilers, but the books have been out for a while.  This one shows part of Helgard, which is … Continue reading

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The Importance of City Guards in Fantasy

Whenever a city turns up in a fantasy story, these people will be there.  Either as background, battle fodder, or momentary obstacles, the guards are around in some fashion.  We tend to overlook them unless we need some unexpected corpses … Continue reading

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Happy Final Day of Hanukkah . . . Chanukah . . . I Can’t Even Spell My Own Holiday

Figure I’d just post some funny pictures related to Hanukkah.  Enjoy!

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A Week That Lasted a Year

I want to be positive here.  I really do, but this was a rough week.  The personal issues are still pounding away at my time and emotions.  I’m staying as strong as I can, but I haven’t been able to … Continue reading

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A Magical Book Sale!

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Bringing a Sword to a Gun Fight

I won’t be surprised if the title brings up a debate, but that’s not going to be what this is about.  I’m more interested in why the ancient weapons seem to pop up in modern stories.  How often have we … Continue reading

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Valiant Smile Now Available In Greek

Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
It was my nameday yesterday and I had a lovely gift. You may remember how Patakis, a Greek publisher, has bought the rights to three of my children’s books. The first one, Valiant Smile, is…

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Derailing Bedlam: Land of Stewed ‘Shrooms Part 1 #fiction #adventure

As usual, here is your warning that this story has cursing, sex (not graphic), innuendo, and violence.  It’s my Rated-R action adventure called Derailing Bedlam.  This is the fourth outing (third official) for Cassidy and Lloyd, so feel free to … Continue reading

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Trevor’s Treasure Hoard Bonanza

Have too much money for a wallet, piggy bank, mattress, or mundane safe?  Then you’ve come to the right place.  Our expert contractors can creature the treasure vault of your dreams.  If not your dreams then those of your favorite … Continue reading

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