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.

Suspense vs. Anticipation

Posted on June 26, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Many genres need some element of suspense, but few require the writer to build anticipation quite like thrillers do. Before we get into tips and … Suspense vs. Anticipation

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Guest Post – D.L.Finn- #newbook Sounds in the Silence

Posted on June 26, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I am so happy to welcome Denise here today. She has a wonderful new book to tell us about.   Thank you for having me here today, John, to help … Guest Post – D.L.Finn- #newbook Sounds in the Silence

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Questions 3 and Looking Back at ‘The Life & Times of Ichabod Brooks’

Posted on June 25, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

The Life & Times of Ichabod Brooks . . . Where to even begin? This is a short story collection staring Ichabod Brooks.  He is an experienced adventurer with a wife and kid back home.  The jobs put food on the … Continue reading →

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Summer 2024 Plans

Posted on June 24, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

As the school year comes to an end, I’m left wondering what I’m going to do during the summer.  After all, everyone in education gets summer off to party and relax in that awesome teaching money . . . It’s … Continue reading →

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The First and the Last

Posted on June 24, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Hello, SE Readers. It’s hard to believe more than seven years have passed since I wrote first Story Empire post, The Stories Around Us. I referenced … The First and the Last

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Summer on the Horizon

Posted on June 23, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Summer break starts this week.  I’m dragging myself to the finish line.  Got posts about summer plans coming up.  So . . . Anybody have fun plans for the summer?

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Goal Post: Only 2.5 Days To Go!

Posted on June 22, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(Math was off in original title.) This was the last full week of school, which means homestretch.  Can’t say with certainty that I’m going to make it in one piece.  Not only work is beating me down, but the personal … Continue reading →

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Predator and Prey Chat

Posted on June 21, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Predator– So, I’m going to start chasing you.  That sound good? Prey– Not really.  I didn’t get a lot of sleep, so I don’t have much energy.  Let’s play chess like in the picture. Predator–  Do you have a chess … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Island of the Bleeding Blade

Posted on June 20, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(This poem is a fictional set up type of thing.  Just wrote it randomly and thought it could be a good premise for a future story.  I believe it was matched up with another poem or story about a magic … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Predator vs Prey Stories

Posted on June 19, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

While the predator vs prey conflict is classic and easily understood, it isn’t always the easiest to write.  We take the simplicity for granted at times, which means we can make mistakes that mess up the dynamic.  Here are some … Continue reading →

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