My writing began in high school when my h.s. English teacher stopped me as I was leaving her classroom. Taking my hand she said, "Charles whatever you do in life, keep writing." My creative writing professor in college asked me to sign a poem I'd written. He too said, "Keep writing," I did. My first two poems were included in a hard covered Anthology. Later, my wife convinced me to submit my work for national publication. All the childrens' books continue a special meaning.