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.

Happy International Tiger Day

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I love tigers.  Even did a big post about them on February 6, 2022.  Missed stuff about the rare Golden Tiger, which there are only 30 of in the world.  I’ll add a video about them if I can find … Continue reading →

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The Triple Lutz of Easter Eggs

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Hi gang! Craig with you once more. A few years back I wrote about including Easter Eggs in your work. It’s a fun nod to something from your past that… The Triple Lutz of Easter Eggs

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Happy Birthday, Son

Posted on July 28, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s my son’s birthday.  Simple as that for this post.  Been thinking of parenting in general, so here are some quotes to celebrate the day.  I am a little disappointed that the majority of what I found was about mothers … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: A Little Progress, But Mostly Agony

Posted on July 27, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

A little background here: I had a really rough week and thought I’d relax with a glass of Chocolate Whiskey.  Don’t criticize that choice.  Anyway, I had been hydrating all day and had a good lunch, so I thought I … Continue reading →

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Examples of Slapstick Comedy

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s been a fun topic, so let’s just enjoy some visual examples.  Yes, we’re going to start with the ‘Three Stooges’.

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Show No Mercy to Clutter Phrases + Deepen Point of View

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Years ago, I read what I thought was book one in a longstanding thriller series. After falling in love with the characters, I searched for the next … Show No Mercy to Clutter Phrases + Deepen Point of View

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Poetry Day: Life and Times of Ichabod Jones

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(Before I wrote the stories, I made a poem for Ichabod Brooks.  He was Ichabod Jones back then.  Also, he was in a science-fiction story where Earth was toxic, except for a few people who could return to the surface.  … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Putting Physical Comedy in Your Story

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Slapstick or physical comedy is more of a visual medium, so it’s very difficult to have it in a book.  So, some of these tips will need some ingenuity if you plan on going with this type of humor.  That … Continue reading →

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Calling All Beta Readers – The Last Book in the Eternal Road Series

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a call for beta readers for the final book in the Eternal Road series. The working title is Another Look – At the Eternal Road. I ask readers… Calling All Beta Readers – The Last Book in the … Continue reading →

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Seeking Feedback for Your Writing Project

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Critique Groups As I began to write my first book, The Bloody Shoe Affair, the characters and story flowed like a river. I loved it, but I didn’t … Seeking Feedback for Your Writing Project

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