Author Archives: Charles Yallowitz

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.

Fan Fiction, Pastiche, Homage, and Influence

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally posted on mishaburnett:
This began as a reply to Charles Yallowitz’s “Fairy Tale Rewriting Vs Fan Fiction”, but then it grew out of control and rather than dump it on his page I thought I’d post it here. The question…

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Fairy Tale Rewriting Vs Fan Fiction

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

A question came to mind from a comment made. Fan fiction is an odd area because it’s really a bunch of people writing stories with an established person’s world and characters. It’s a safe area for the most part since … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged author, fairy tales, fan fiction, fanfiction, public domain, retelling, writing | 65 Comments

Lurking in the Shadows

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I know you’re there Watching and lurking Preparing to be offended By what I have to say I would be lying If I said I was comfortable Knowing my actions Are monitored like a child To be acted upon When … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems | Tagged author, light, lurking, monitoring, paranoia, poem, poetry, shadows, writer, writing | 18 Comments

Syndicate Spotlight #3: Prodigy Of Rainbow Tower

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

A fantastic review of Prodigy of Rainbow Tower from The Literary Syndicate/Ranting Papizilla. I promise that book 3 is in the works.

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The Day I Nearly Quit . . . Everything

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Not really sure how to start this one, so I’ll just say it: I nearly walked away from WordPress, writing, and everything this morning. I’ve spent the last month fighting to get work done and only keeping up. I barely … Continue reading →

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What Brings You Back from The End?

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Video games have replayability. Movies and television have rewatchability. These are very common, but what about rereadability? That book that you always come back to when you feel like reading something. You know the one. The book you have practically … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts | Tagged books, fun, literature, novels, reading, rereadability, rereading, reruns | 26 Comments

So Ends Today

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Longest day Starting with a walk Across the town To make myself more man Than a rabid werewolf Driving to a family gathering Beyond the holy wifi Today is an epic blur Leaving me exhausted While the toddler roars and … Continue reading →