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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: Maker of Its Makers

(Touching on religion and creation here.  Let’s see what happens.) Genderless being Both of one body And an army of forms It stands Amid the beginning Waiting for time   Balls of light Burst into existence Firing elements Into the … Continue reading

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7 Tips to Writing a Story with Two Time Periods

First, I will say that I know what day it is.  Last year, I did a regular post and got a few private messages asking if I forgot what today is.  I live in New York, grew up in New … Continue reading

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Extra, Extra, Read All About It! – Using Newspapers to Inform Historical Fiction

Source: Newsboy, Alaska. , None. Photograph. https://www.loc.gov/item/2016821813/. Hello, Story Empire Readers! Liz Gauffreau with you today. In a … Extra, Extra, Read All About It! – Using Newspapers to Inform Historical Fiction

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Back in the Real World

I’ve been away from the keyboard for about six days now. This means I missed a lot of good blog posts, any writing, or even social media. Sorry about… Back in the Real World

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Teaser Tuesday: Battling the Unseen

Here’s part of one of my favorite battles in Quest of the Brokenhearted.  Coming up with fun and unique fights for Kira Grasdon was a challenge.  Thankfully, monsters have a lot of versatility if you don’t stick to the traditionals.

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Telling A Tale of Two Eras

A few months back, I watched a show on Amazon called ‘Fallout’  It was about characters in a post-apocalyptic landscape with the three protagonists having their own stories, which converge.  There were also scenes about the past events leading up … Continue reading

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What’s Happening in the Writer’s World–Trilogies

Jacqui here at Story Empire with the September edition of “What’s happening in the literary world?” What used to be a simple process of penning what … What’s Happening in the Writer’s World–Trilogies

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International Literacy Day!

I know I’ve been doing a lot of holidays, but good ones keep coming up.  Also, school started and things are busy.  Today, I’m bringing a really important holiday to you, which I think more people need to be aware … Continue reading

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Goal Post: First Day of Work/School In The Books

The title pretty much sums it all up.  Students at my school started on Tuesday and my son started on Wednesday.  I got a little time with him Tuesday night after 10 days of not seeing him, but I get … Continue reading

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Writing a Fiction Book Blurb

by Stephen Geez The blurb is your novel’s sales pitch. Separate from a short “tagline,” the blurb tends to run 50-200 words. It will appear in the … Writing a Fiction Book Blurb

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