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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: Mylrix Falls

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(No reason for the picture.  This is more of a prophecy I hope to use in a future trilogy that explains the reason Windemere’s magic works the way it does.  Almost forgot it existed though.  A side note is that … Continue reading →

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What Mammals Were Alive During the Ice Age?

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Most people have heard about woolly mammoths and saber-toothed tigers.  Those are the usual predator and prey animals you hear about with Ice Age stories.  Thanks to the animated ‘Ice Age’ movies, people know a few others, especially if they … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Oops

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Always a favorite teaser from Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero.  Enjoy.

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Ice Age Mammals in Fiction

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

The above characters are probably who many people thought of when they saw the title, but I’m thinking about the actual creatures.  I’ve seen many posts over the years about dinosaurs in fantasy, but not about Ice Age mammals.  They … Continue reading →

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Why We Can’t See Our Tpyos

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Did you see it? The spelling mistake in the tilte of this post? This is my last post of 2024, and soon Story Emprie will be signing off for a break … Why We Can’t See Our Tpyos

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International Tea Day . . . Didn’t This Happen Earlier In The Year?

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Figured I know enough tea drinkers to make this post with an audience.  Also, it’s getting cold, so the holiday works.  Wish it was hot cocoa day, but cold beggars can’t be choosers. So, what’s your favorite tea?  (Mine is … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: The Week Didn’t Kill Me, But Not For Lack of Trying

Posted on December 14, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Panic attacks were the theme of the week.  All happening around 3 am and preventing me from getting back to bed before work.  I could have used Zzzquil to help, but I’m trying to not go back on that after … Continue reading →

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When Science or Magic Run Up The Death Count

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve always wondered this when it comes to some stories involving a set location that has either high levels of science or magic.  These are the ones where at least one person dies in every adventure.  Not always random people … Continue reading →

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words that pack a punch- part 11

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome back SE’ers to my last post of the year. As I wrap up my series on power words, I sincerely hope you’ve found the posts helpful and … words that pack a punch- part 11

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Poetry Day: My Stress-Birthed Demon

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(Wasn’t really subtle with the title, huh?  One of the few poems that I tried to rhyme and feel it worked out decently.) I close my eyes Lift my head to the skies Allowing the melody To take me to … Continue reading →

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