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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.

Happy Time Travelers Day

A curious holiday since I don’t believe anyone from the future has ever come to celebrate it.  Still, it does make me thing about the use of time travel in stories.  If it’s the core mechanic from the start then … Continue reading

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Goal Post: Still Not Done Gift Shopping

Where to start? Oh, I got it. The wind needs to call the fuck down! There was a day where the temperature was 40 F, but the wind chill brought it down to 17 F.  I didn’t realize how bad … Continue reading

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Is Hero Reputation Important?

This sounds like a stupid question because the answer should be obvious.  A hero is defined by their reputation, which is created through words and actions.  If they aren’t acting like a hero, they won’t be seen as one.  So, … Continue reading

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Classic books Christmas quotes quiz

Hi SE’ers, it’s Robbie here today with my end of year post. Here in South Africa, we have our summer holiday in December over the Christmas and New … Classic books Christmas quotes quiz

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Poetry Day: My Sanguine Beast

(It’s about tempers that we keep deep inside.  Those monsters that many have, which one never wants to release.  These beasts are worse for some.) I hear you Screaming A soulless noise Echoing in my skull Calling out for blood … Continue reading

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How to Gain and Lose Fame?

As I said on Monday, some people can get confused on what a hero should do for fame or infamy.  They think full on murder is noble while refusing to steal from the needy is a sign of weakness.  Let’s … Continue reading

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What Writers Should Know! Part Twelve: Support Your Fellow Writers

Hi SEers! Denise here with the final edition of What Writers Should Know! Part twelve covers how to support your fellow writers.  Have you ever … What Writers Should Know! Part Twelve: Support Your Fellow Writers

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Teaser Tuesday: Going Alone

This is one of the earlier War of Nytefall: Ravenous teasers.  This is an all action scene, which made it difficult to find a good cliffhanger/stopping point that wasn’t a sudden jerk.  Have fun.

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Fame vs Infamy

The meme is a little extreme, but it gets the point across.  Thought I made a post about this long ago, but it looks like I’ve merely mentioned this in passing.  People seem to get this wrong either by accident … Continue reading

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Writing Action Scenes

By Stephen Geez Some novels and stories are nearly all action. Others have a few action scenes, or they may feature just one at the climax. Your … Writing Action Scenes

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