As a scribbler from way back, Charleen had dreamed of writing a book someday, but she was  told it would be a waste of time and that no one would read it. As it turns out, two decades  later, it was the path she was meant to follow. 

Char’s desire to pour into her grandchildren’s lives motivated her to write. With the world’s  structure shifting like wildfire, she set her heart on conveying the truth of God’s Word honestly  and openly, leaving a lasting legacy. She doesn’t measure success by sales but by the  fulfillment she feels, knowing she is making a difference. When someone’s life is changed for  the better, she feels good about that. 

Having spent most of her life trying to fit in, the author stands as living proof that God is still  active in the world today. She enjoys sharing how God loves “messed up” people and how His mercy and grace keep transforming us. The visible changes in her life add credibility to her  words.  

Charleen is confident in the Lord, but without Him, she fears dark, enclosed spaces and feels inadequate. Let’s face it: she wouldn’t last five minutes without Him. The author is just an  ordinary girl serving an extraordinary God, who can do much with our feeble efforts when He  adds His power to them. 

Char lives with her husband, Stan, who still runs 5Ks in his old age. She feels giddy for no  reason when she looks at him, especially when there’s kissing. She also has a fur baby, Tuffy,  who is quite the ‘playboy.’ 

She enjoys quiet moments, meditation, and Rocky Road ice cream. She also has an unhealthy  obsession with FreeCell.