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.

The Red Ape: Orangutan

Posted on August 9, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Another post from 2022.  I wasn’t doing animal facts at this point.  It was all about bringing attention to endangered animals and stirring people to research.) I’m enjoying these animals posts, so I figured I’d do another.  Today, I thought … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: I’ll Remember A Title This Time

Posted on August 8, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

This week was another wild one with appointments, high humidity, and general chaos that I should accept as the norm.  Most of that isn’t interesting though, especially the appointments.  I am trying to get something settled for my son before … Continue reading →

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Doing the Author Time Jump

Posted on August 7, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on January 7, 2015.) A ‘Time Jump’ is when you skip a modest length of time between chapters or books.  This can range from a day to a few years depending on the story.  Many times there are … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: The Snoozer and The Exhausted

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(A poem about two people.  One is always passing out for a nap while the other struggles to sleep.  Why do these types always find each other?) Crisscrossed pair Sharing the same bed One can rarely find relief Recovering from … Continue reading →

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Do You Wanna Kill A Character?

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on January 21, 2015.) I was going to be serious and some of these suggestions will be in that category.  Yet I find myself in a silly mood, which means we’ll see what happens.  So what are some … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: A Local Pest or Guide?

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Today’s teaser introduces a new character who may be just what Clyde needs to survive War of Nytefall: Savagery.  He’s a denizen of Mestra, which meant I wasn’t always sure where I wanted to go with him.  Since Mestra was always … Continue reading →

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Windemere Governments: Rodillen

Posted on August 3, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on December 16, 2014.  Only covers Legends of Windemere for a bit, but it was still interesting.) This would be the second city that Luke Callindor, Nyx, and their friends visit in Prodigy of Rainbow Tower.  Rodillen is … Continue reading →

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The 7 Sea Turtles

Posted on August 2, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Post from long ago that started the Animal posts.  Way back in 2022 as well.) So, I was in a classroom and noticed a poster.  I’d seen it before multiple times, but a new thought clicked in my head: There … Continue reading →

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Goal Post:

Posted on August 1, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Don’t really know how to start this one since it was another crazy week.  It was primarily work, appointments, and my son’s birthday.  There was a window where I could have gotten some writing done, but things came up like … Continue reading →

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Outlines: Plans That Rarely Work Perfectly

Posted on July 31, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on March 11, 2015.) I talk about having outlines and making plans before I write.  These act like a ‘baby draft’ and make the creation of a first draft smoother.  At least to me.  It’s this part of … Continue reading →

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