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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.

Loyalty Broken Without Warning or Reason

One of the most common twists is the ‘Betrayal’ and I wrote about this once before.  This is where a lot of depth and growth can come from.  A traitor can ruin plans and destroy group cohesion in one simple … Continue reading →

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To Trash a Romance or Not to Trash a Romance?

Now if violence happens with no reaction then sex/relationships have the opposite problem.  Many authors take an approach that the best way to stir things up is to screw with a romantic subplot.  That is a good method, but you … Continue reading →

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Random prompt

New prompt at the Community Storyboard!

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Voices of Nature Blog Tour!

Stars Above (alouette) Starry nights shine bright Thousands of wee lights Constellations light the sky Darkness shows contrast While clouds have gone past Suspended in time up high Pisces and Leo Taurus and Virgo Constellations light the sky Sagittarius Libra, … Continue reading →

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From Noble Hero to Murderer and Back Again

Something I’ve started to find odd in fantasy books is that most characters have no problem taking a human life.  I can understand monsters, but it’s rare that a fantasy hero will have any hesitation in killing.  Even if they’ve … Continue reading →

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Falling Back Together by Kristen Hope Mazzola Cover Reveal!

Falling Back Together (Crashing #2) by Kristen Hope Mazzola ETA: May 20, 2014 Cover Artist: Cover it! Designs “I don’t know if it’s fate, coincidence, or my curse, but I’m still breathing, and my breaths are for you.” Mags McManus … Continue reading →

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What Do You Look for in Character Code Consistency?

You ever read a story and the character does something that seems out of place?  Maybe the noble hero flat out killed someone for insulting him.  Perhaps the villain laid waste to an entire town and left the school alone … Continue reading →

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Survived Spring Break

Made it through the break with only minor injuries.  Tomorrow will be a day of outlining and relaxing with my newest DVD set: Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood.  I’ve seen the original series and read a lot of the manga, so I’m … Continue reading →

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Last day of sale!

Final day for this great sale!

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Monsters, Magic Items, and Thingies from Chris, Jo, Melissa, & Adam

It’s the last day of the Monster/Magic Item/Whatever fun and here are all of the people who shot me short lists.  First up is Chris McMullen: Kheyjm An aquatic predator found in the open ocean, the Kheyim travel in schools.  … Continue reading →

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