Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is Charlie Sheldon, the author of “The Strong Heart” book trilogy. Previously, he worked on seaports for almost 30 years as a tribal negotiator, construction manager, project manager, and eventually executive. After retirement, he briefly returned to the sea for four years as a merchant sailor before becoming a full-time writer. 

The product of his 11-year writing journey is his trilogy, which he considers a timeless classic. When he’s not writing, Charlie is bonding with his family and hiking in the Olympic National Park. 

Join me in this episode and learn why Charlie is a Kickass Boomer! 

[00:01 – 04:51] Opening Segment

• I introduce and welcome Charlie Sheldon
• The reasons Charlie returned to sea at age 65

[04:52 – 14:44] Writing a Book

• The challenge Boomers usually face according to Charlie
• He talks about his experience becoming an author
• He gives us a sneak peek of his books! 

[14:45 – 24:32] Creating a “Strong Heart” 

• How to write believable characters in his books 
• An 11-year journey in publishing a book series 
• • Charlie recalls his experience 
• The kind of reading experience Charlie wants for his books

[24:33 – 34:42] Becoming a Timeless Human 

• How to be “timeless” in this ever-changing world 
• Charlie talks about the symbolisms that his characters represent 
• This is how you should read The Strong Heart trilogy 

[34:43 – 43:56] Closing Segment 

• Connect with Charlie!
• • Links below 
• What’s next for Charlie?
• Final announcements 

Tweetable Quotes:

“I wanted to write in a setting that let me be more timeless.” – Charlie Sheldon

“It was the telling of stories around campfire that made us modern human beings.” – Charlie Sheldon

Email toklatcharlie@gmail.com to connect with Charlie or check out his personal website to know more about his work. 

GRAB copies of his book on Amazon!

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BEE BOLD, NOT OLD. 

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