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Charles Ray

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I've been writing since my teens. In addition to writing for several newspapers and magazines in the US, Europe, Asia, and Africa, I've written two books on leadership and a number of fiction works. I'm also a published poet, photographer, and artist. I write in several genres, reflecting my broad reading tastes. I spent 20 years in the army, retiring in 1982 and becoming a diplomat. I've worked in about 10 countries and traveled to about 30 more, mining each for material to write about. ...more

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I finally bowed to the inevitable and paid to have my own web site and my own domain. I still have a lot of content to add (purchase links to all my books, for one), but it's up and running, so please drop over and check it out.

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James Moushon Hi.

I’d like to introduce myself. Besides being the author of the Jonathon Stones Mystery Series, I am a strong Author's Advocate. I write articles highlighting other authors books. Also, I do author interviews and post them on my blogs. Thanks for friending me.

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Charles Ray I'm now a Book Vetter Reviewer.


Charles Ray Same here.


message 1: by C.J.

C.J. Heck C.J. Heck C.J. Heck

Hello Charles,

It's such a pleasure having you as a friend. Thank you and best wishes!

My warmest regards,
CJ


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