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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.

What’s Happening in the Writer’s World–Publishing multiple books at once

Jacqui here at Story Empire with the November 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–Publishing multiple books at once

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Poetry Day: Morning Dancers

(Fog.  I’m pretty sure this came to me as I watched fog roll across a road towards a misty lake.) They drift across the road Following a subtle breeze Amazing creatures Of grace and mystery Found only at first light … Continue reading

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Publishing and the Opinions of Others

I know this will ruffle some feathers.  I’ve seen many people say that they don’t care about the opinions of others.  They write and publish for themselves.  Doesn’t matter what any says.  These authors don’t care.  At least, that’s how … Continue reading

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How to Approach Editing

By Stephen Geez I’m going to try to reduce one of the big-big topics on story-writing how-to—EDITING—to a handful of basic pointers. These skills … How to Approach Editing

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Guest Post – D.L. Finn #newbook – Miracles and Ghosts: A Christmas Collection

I am pleased to have Denise Finn as a guest today.  She is a terrific writer and a lovely person. We go way back, and I’m happy she is launching a … Guest Post – D.L. Finn #newbook – Miracles … Continue reading

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Teaser Tuesday: Mindscape Mayhem

Always enjoyed this scene from Legends of Windemere: The Compass Key.  I should have characters get trapped and do battle in their brains more often.  Though, this was an aspect of Sari still being mentally damaged, which is something that … Continue reading

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You’re Never Going to Make It

I think any person who has announced their dream and tried to accomplish it has been told to quit.  Artists especially are routinely dragged down under the guise of saving them from themselves.  They are only left alone after they … Continue reading

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So, How Did I Do?

Hi, gang. Craig with you once again and we’re still picking at the idea of trying a new pseudonym. here are the previous posts about this subject: … So, How Did I Do?

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Happy Numbat Day?

This threw me off because it’s been years since I heard of numbats.  Spellchecker doesn’t even think it’s a word.  I believe I last heard of them when I was kid watching animal shows too.  So, what is a numbat? … Continue reading

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Goal Post: Halloween Aftermath

I actually wore a costume for Halloween since the class was doing a theme.  Minions was chosen, but I knew I wouldn’t reuse anything with a Minion on it.  Instead, I went with my idea for last year, which I … Continue reading

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