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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.

36 Plots and Mad Max

Posted on February 23, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

My husband and I watch a lot of action and superhero movies. Did I mention that he’s 10? A suggestion that we watch something with an actual plot … 36 Plots and Mad Max

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Babylon by Michelle Cameron

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

“Babyon” by Michelle Cameron is an intriguing foray into historical fiction, encapsulating the harrowing yet resilient journey of the Jewish people … Babylon by Michelle Cameron

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Poetry Day: I Love You . . . But

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(Kind of extreme in a few examples, but you get the point.) I love you, dearest. And I found a surgery for your bald spot.   I love you, honey. And I chose a diet for you to use.   … Continue reading →

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Various Cardinal Symbol Systems

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I mentioned that there have been plenty of uses of the cardinal directions to create fantasy and mythological systems.  Sometimes, you even have a 5th direction of ‘center’, which is important when we get to Wu Xing.  I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Questions 3 and Looking Back at ‘Prodigy of Rainbow Tower’

Posted on February 20, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Legends of Windemere: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower is the book that really fleshed out the world of Windemere.  Luke Callindor and friends had to travel across the kingdom of Ralian, so I had to design the terrain.  Cities, towns, rivers, … Continue reading →

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Road to Surrender

Posted on February 20, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

by Evan Thomas “Road to Surrender: Three Men and the Countdown to the End of World War II” by Evan Thomas is a complex read that offers a fresh … Road to Surrender

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Cardinal Symbols in Fiction

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Come to think of it, do people still care about the cardinal directions?  I remember being taught by my dad how to find north, south, east, and west.  It never stuck since I was supposed to use the sun.  I … Continue reading →

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The Homefront by David Wickenden

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

**This is my favourite book of the year so far. David Wickenden’s “The Home Front” is a novel that skillfully intertwines the poignancy of historical… The Homefront by David Wickenden

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Outlining Finesse, Part 1

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

By Stephen Geez My last post introduced the basics of outlining a story, offering ideas for how each author can explore different methods to develop … Outlining Finesse, Part 1

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The blackout Murders by Neil R. Storey

Posted on February 18, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

“The Blackout Murders: Homicide in WWII” by Neil R. Storey provides a unique perspective on a lesser-known aspect of the Second World War — the surge… The blackout Murders by Neil R. Storey

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