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Introduction to the Author
In training a sales representative for a few days to sell advertising for a church publication company, the representative relayed a message. He said, “Your God-given talent is encouraging people!” I strive to fulfill that gift with each story!
I grew up in Beaumont, and Dallas, Texas with loving parents and my younger sister. Dad was a lawyer – first as a lieutenant in the Army Air Force in World War II, later in private practice, then with an oil tool corporation and lastly in retirement doing pro bono cases for non-profits and child adoptions. Mom earned a degree in economics from the University of Alberta, became an American when she married Dad, worked at a company until I was five years old and then stayed home full time. Both of my parents volunteered for non-profits helping those less fortunate and were active in their church homes. My parents did not tell me of the accolades of their avocations in serving others; I learned of their actions from their colleagues and friends. My mother prepared every meal except when we traveled to vacation destinations – it was years later I learned she did not have a sense of smell.
Our family went to church every Sunday…I was active in Boy Scouts of America in Troop 70 in Dallas where I attained my Eagle Scout…school was pretty boring as I usually was a C student…paper routes and restaurant jobs were staples…participating and watching sports were not on my radar…and I began dating just before turning 17.
After high school graduation, I enrolled at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. That college stint lasted eight years – flunking out, working a while and graduating with a degree in Communications/Journalism and Political Science. After college, my travels to Nacogdoches ran for another 33 years after my parents retired and died there. Selling intangible products like advertising and insurance was my career. I dabbled in writing after my mother encouraged me to write the short stories I told her on a trip. Now I write a couple of short stories every week.
The greatest asset I will ever own is my belief and faith in God and His Son, Jesus. I became a Christian in my mid-30s and I’m a work in progress until the day I die. My salvation is free – no costs, works to be done or IOUs to be fulfilled. Being in the Room of Grace with God is because I have a relationship with Him. I have debates and disagreements with God…and my questions, His answers and forgiveness continue to develop our closer relationship and friendship. God often taps on my shoulder for me to befriend, relate, edify or evangelize people who come into my path. The Lord prompts, “Why would anyone be interested in your faith, if you treat them poorly or operate from your own pride?” Take a look at Luke 3:1-6.
My hope is that you, your family and friends will get a printed copy of Who’s in Charge Here? and other future books, read and pass to someone else.
Feel free to contact us and may God bless you.
Best to you,
Charles H. Castle CharlesCastle07@gmail.com
Charles Castle 