Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Charles grew up in a small seaside town in Suffolk, England. He is a divorced, devoted father of two. He started writing short stories at the age of ten and since has expanded his genre to World War Two. He has family connections in both the Allies and Axis during the war. This is the reason for his extended interest in this era. He has grown to have great respect for resistance groups who, without any military experience, took up arms for their country.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Rise of the Maquis. It was inspired by a dream, which became the prologue of my book.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write on a daily basis and as long as i have had breakfast i can write for hours.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I would say the author and historian James Holland has inspired me the most with my writing.
What are you working on now?
I am currently working on my sixth book. I pan to publish one a year
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I promote mostly on Facebook, Goodreads. I also advertise on other smaller pages.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I am asked by many aspiring new authors ‘I want to write, how do I start’ and I always answer the same “Put pen to paper and keep going”
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
When i got my first rejection letter I was a bit disheartened, but a fellow author said, “keep trying, every no gets you one step closer to a yes”
What are you reading now?
‘The Art of Resistance’ by Justus Rosenberg
What’s next for you as a writer?
To continue writing a book on an annual basis
What is your favorite book of all time?
‘Greed’ by Chris Ryan
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