Author Archives: Charles Yallowitz

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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 Quoll: A Glowing Marsupial?

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

The quoll is a small, carnivorous marsupial with 3 species in Australia, 2 in New Guinea, and 1 in Tasmania due to going extinct on the mainland.  They are listed as either endangered or near threatened.  One of the main … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Still Got a Hole In Me

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

The plus side is that I met all of my goals, including working on ‘Phi Beta Files’ and getting Burger King.  So, it wasn’t a wasted week even though I had at least one appointment every day and became tired … Continue reading →

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Author Morality Vs. Reader Morality

Posted on December 12, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the toughest parts of a story is considering the morality, which we don’t really pay much attention to.  Why?  We tend to assume everyone believes in the same concept of ‘good vs evil’.  In general, the definitions of … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Survivors of the Non-Disasters

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(I’m sure we all know people who act like this.  Can’t even tell which person I’ve encountered is the one to have triggered the poem.  Although, the one about lightning from a cloudless sky seems more serious.  Maybe I meant … Continue reading →

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So You Want to Write a Novel: Part 4 of 4 Marketing

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Marketing Click on the arrow to open and close each section. So You Want to Write a Novel: Part 4 of 4 Marketing

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Questions 3: Being Morally Gray

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Some may argue that Boromir isn’t morally gray since he was being controlled by the ring and didn’t actually steal it.  Others may say he is the perfect example since he felt he was doing the right thing for Gondor … Continue reading →

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Do I Need to Use a Dragon? (Fantasy Writing Tips) for 99 cents

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Have you ever wanted to write a fantasy story? Not sure about the rules? Well, look no further! Hidden within these pages are opinions and observations that MIGHT help you with your literary adventure. Boiling fantasy and writing in general … Continue reading →

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Being Morally Gray

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

A while back, someone mentioned characters who are morally gray.  These are the ones that sit between good and evil.  While their actions can be reprehensible, they have good reasons for taking action.  Here are some examples I found: Boromir … Continue reading →

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My Life in Music

Posted on December 7, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m not talented when it comes to making music.  I simply like listening to it and letting my mind drift off.  I can’t write without music playing.  This love of music results in me connecting to various songs over the … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Home and Healing

Posted on December 6, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

I came home on Wednesday and it’s been healing ever since.  The plus side is that I now have access to my laptop again.  So, I can try my best to explain what happened and make an actual post. A … Continue reading →

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