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.

Goal Post: Heat and Haze

Posted on July 18, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Last weekend, I was out at the park from 9:30 am until 7:30 PM.  Both days.  This was for Pokemon Go-Fest, which was fun even if my luck was bad.  My son had a blast hanging out with his friend … Continue reading →

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The Dangers of Dungeons: Mazes and Traps

Posted on July 17, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted January 15, 2014.) One of the big standards of fantasy adventure books are traps and mazes.  The latter isn’t as common as the former and I can already hear some people groaning about the topic because they think … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: The Point Is?

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(The point of life?  Damned if I know.) Is there any point? To most of what we do. Toiling time away. Ignoring fallen dreams.   We earn our own survival. But give up a life well-lived. No stories will be … Continue reading →

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Sally Cronin has Published a Short Story of Mine – Cultural Differences

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Sally Cronin has a feature on her Smorgasbord Blog Magazine named Authors in the Sun, which encourages bloggers to submit a short story. I did just … Sally Cronin has Published a Short Story of Mine – Cultural Differences

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Do People Like Magic Items?

Posted on July 15, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on March 17, 2014.) One of the big things in fantasy books happens to be oddly controversial too. The use of magical items is common, but many people disagree with how they should be used.  Some people don’t … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: I Remember

Posted on July 14, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Here we got for some fun from War of Nytefall: Eradication.  I almost forgot about this scene since it was off the cuff.  Enjoy.

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Using Gore in Stories

Posted on July 13, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted February 20, 2014.) I have a confession: I’m not a big fan of gore.  I get squeamish easily, so this is topic that comes from a person who has a low tolerance.  I’ve gotten better in my old … Continue reading →

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Fish That Can’t Swim

Posted on July 12, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Months ago, I read that there are fish who can’t swim.  I found this very interesting since most people assume swimming is required to be a fish.  Then again, not all birds fly and not all mammals give birth to … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: First Week of Summer School and Go-Fest

Posted on July 11, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

The title really does cover it all.  This was the first week of summer school, so I went back to getting up early and heading off to work.  The days are shorter, but that also means they’re more compact.  Some … Continue reading →

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Eternal Characters: Always Reborn and Rebooted

Posted on July 10, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on February 17, 2014.) I recently watched the first season of BBC’s Sherlock, I love Elementary, and I loved the Sherlock movies.  I also used to watch Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century when I was a kid.  Oddly … Continue reading →

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