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.

Poetry Day: The Challenge of the First Step

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(This one stems from a time when I had trouble getting out of bed in the morning.  I had a job that was soul-crushing and amped up my anxiety issues to the point where I would cry in the car.  … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Returning to Writing

Posted on February 25, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

It isn’t easy getting back to any hobby.  Writing can be very tricky since skills can get rusty and confidence can falter pretty quickly.  So, what are some ways to return and not run away in shame? If you’re really … Continue reading →

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Heroes of Windemere Profile: Kira Grasdon

Posted on February 24, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Last, but not least.  Definitely one of the unluckiest characters of the series.)   Hair– Black Eyes– Green Race– Human Hometown– Bor’daruk Career– Warrior/Merchant Weapon(s) of Choice– Kusari-Gama Debut Book– Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero Not a champion or a character that appears in … Continue reading →

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Returning to Writing

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Last year I finished editing and started writing a new book for the first time in about 2 years or so.  It was kind of nerve-wracking because I had a lot of imposter syndrome and other flavors of doubt.  Still, … Continue reading →

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The Bumpy Snailfish

Posted on February 22, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

This little guy is only about 3 inches long and is found deep in the ocean at over 10,000 feet.  They were discovered in 2025 using robots in Monterey Canyon.  Here are some other facts about this new discovery: As … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: A Winter of Break

Posted on February 21, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

I don’t feel like I was successful this week, but I was.  Only goals that I failed to accomplish were finishing the April blog posts and tinkering with ‘Phi Beta Files’.  To be fair, I’m only 1 away from that … Continue reading →

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A Little More to the Left

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Torturer– “I’ll get you to talk.” Prisoner– “Never!” T- “Your lips will flap when I start using these.” P- “Don’t make me . . . They meeting at the docks tomorrow night at 9.” T- “You won’t be laughing for … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: The Burning Lamb

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Not 100% certain where the title came from.  The poem is about people who live entirely for others.  Not the sacrificial types who help those in need.  It’s about those who are raised to put themselves second and never attempt … Continue reading →

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Why Can Some Heroes Get Away With Torture?

Posted on February 18, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

It does seem to be a double-standard.  Villains torture people and they are rightfully hated by the audience.  Heroes do it to bad guys and most people shrug it off.  Touches on how humans can be okay with questionable actions … Continue reading →

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Heroes of Windemere Profile: Fizzle

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Can’t do this series without Fizzle.) Hair– Purple Scales Eyes– Changes depending on mood Race– Drite Hometown– Visindor Forest Career– Guardian of Visindor Weapon(s) of Choice– Magic and Hallucinogenic Breath Weapon Debut Book– Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero Originally the … Continue reading →

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