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.

Library of Congress: Not Just for Copyright Anymore

Posted on July 17, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Greetings! I’m Liz Gauffreau, here for my first Story Empire post. I hope you find it helpful! The Library of Congress as a Resource for Writers As … Library of Congress: Not Just for Copyright Anymore

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Questions 3 and Looking Back at War of Nytefall: Rivalry

Posted on July 16, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

This the book where things got tricky with the series.  War of Nytefall: Rivalry was going to be a big turning point in the relationship between Clyde and Mab.  It would set up for some darker elements later on.  That still happened, … Continue reading →

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When Characters Need to Hide Superhuman Abilities

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

My son and I watch an anime called ‘Spy x Family’.  It’s a spy comedy and that doesn’t really cover everything, but it’s enough for now.  The general plot is the guy is a spy who needs to create a … Continue reading →

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Welcome New Authors!

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Greetings, Storytellers. Diana, here, to share some exciting news. At some point, most of us realize that the craft of writing requires us to be … Welcome New Authors!

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Some of the Rarest Sharks Around

Posted on July 14, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Today is ‘Shark Awareness Day’, so I had to make a post about them.  So many species with their own unique traits that I can cover them in a single post.  Instead, I’m going to show you some of the … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Been Catchin’ Them All . . . I’m A Bad Author

Posted on July 13, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

All I managed to do in terms of writing was tinker with a new idea, start the short story ideas for the first ‘Phi Beta Files’ book, and typing in one chapter worth of edits into Darwin & the Avenging Elf.  … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Food Life?

Posted on July 12, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

A year ago, I bought my son a shirt that said ‘Ramen Life’.  He loved it and wore it whenever he could.  This led to me getting him a ‘Ramen Life’ long-sleeve shirt and a sweater.  All are popular with … Continue reading →

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What Writers Should Know! Part Seven: First Draft

Posted on July 12, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Hi SEers! Denise here to continue our discussion of What Writers Should Know. Today in part seven we’ll tackle the first draft. What is that first … What Writers Should Know! Part Seven: First Draft

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Poetry Day: Legacy Interrupted

Posted on July 11, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(This poem stems from a thought I always had.  People are born with talents, but not everyone gets to either discover them or use them to their fullest.  Society simply isn’t designed to let the majority reach their full potential.  … Continue reading →

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Happy National Kitten Day

Posted on July 10, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

The title says it all.  Enjoy some pictures of this cute, cuddly, retractable knife wielding, adorable bundles of fluff.

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