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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.

Do’s and No-No’s of Fantasy Languages

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

It isn’t easy writing fiction and delving into the concept of languages.  Many of us grew up with the humor of ‘Pig Latin’, which was so ‘cool’ as a child.  Now it’s barely uttered and probably on its way to … Continue reading →

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Kindle Educational Content: Calling Authors

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally posted on chrismcmullen:
Educational Authors Do you write educational books? Any age. College material, high school, middle grades, elementary, kindergarten, preschool. Doesn’t matter. Or have you been thinking about writing educational books? Have you had any troubles or concerns…

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…a real treat… Author John W. Howell graces the Guest Blog slot today… #TBSU…

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally posted on Seumas Gallacher:
…among many superb friends who populate my virtual WURLD, Author John W. Powell is a shining light… he’s popping a terrific wee short story on here as a taster for yeez as to the man’s…

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Tanaga Submissions

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

One more day to submit your Tanaga poetry for the June issue of Voices of Poetry and Prose!

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Lost and Rare Languages in Fantasy

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the most common plot devices in fantasy is the ‘indecipherable language that has been lost to the ages’.  If not lost then hidden by something such as appearing under certain moon phases or need to be chucked into … Continue reading →

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Written in Another Language: Thrill or Headache?

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the most common ‘complaints’ one hears about fantasy and science-fiction is that everyone speaks in the same language.  From aliens to orcs, they usually seem to know the human tongue.  I’ve heard people say that this draws them … Continue reading →

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Flying Gnomes. Any Suggestions?

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I’m reaching a point in my newest book that I probably should have thought about a bit more before it was looming.  The gnomes have recently made a flying city and I need to figure out a way to … Continue reading →

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Daddy on the Think-About-It Couch

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

So, this is a story from this week that involves the toddler.  In school, they have the ‘Think-About-It’ chair, so we created the ‘Think-About-It’ couch.  When he’s bad or gets into a tantrum, we put him there and talk him … Continue reading →

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Goals for the Month of Madness

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This is going to be a busy month, especially the weekends.  4 birthdays, Mother’s Day, a yard sale, a charity walk, a car show, and a defensive driving course.  The only weekend I have free is the last one.  June … Continue reading →

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The Muse

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I’ve been toying with various ideas and my mind wandered into the realm of ‘The Muse’.  It’s not something I typically think of since I never really nailed down an exact muse for myself.  Guess I have thousands of … Continue reading →

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