Charlene Newcomb. Char. That’s me.
Welcome to my worlds.
Librarian (retired).
U.S. Navy veteran.
Mom to 3 grown, amazing people.
I live in Kansas. Yes, Toto. Kansas.
Born & raised in South Carolina, I wanted a life of adventure and travel. I realized that dreams of hitting the big time with my all-girl rock band Liberation were just that – dreams. And becoming an astronaut wasn’t in the cards. So I joined the Navy to see the world and spent six years as a communications technician/voice language analyst. I fit college into my life (BA in History, and many years later an MA in Library Science).
That desire to travel in space translated into writing science fiction: I published 10 short stories in the Star Wars Expanded Universe, many featuring a Rebel underground freedom fighter named Alex Winger. I have published 5 novels. My latest release takes me to those science fiction roots with resistance operative Jack Gamble in Echoes of the Storm (July 2020). I have also published one contemporary family saga, Keeping the Family Peace; and 3 books in the Battle Scars series: Men of the Cross, For King and Country, and Swords of the King, historical fiction set in the 12th century and featuring gay protagonists. Battle Scars allows me to share my love of history with readers.
Travel remains a passion, with only time & money standing in the way. I enjoy quiet places in the mountains or on rocky coasts. But even in Kansas I can let my imagination soar.

I am a contributor and blog editor for English Historical Fiction Authors.
CONTACT ME: charlenenewcomb at gmail dot com.
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I’m also on Goodreads though I don’t keep up with that site as much as I should!

I like the blurb at the top 🙂 I’m looking forward to you filling this website up with good stuff!
Your picture looks like Cornwall … is this the case? BTW thanks for linking to my blog. Glad you like the survey 🙂
Yes, that’s St. Ives, Cornwall. I’ve been there 3 times – the picture is from my 2009 trip. I hope to get back again next year. It’s one of my favorite places to visit. And you’re welcome. I’m enjoying your posts.
I just discovered you through the Online Winter Book Fair hosted by Black Lilac Kitty Literary Services. I love reading blogs from other writers.
Hi Kathryn – thanks for stopping by!
Hi Char..thanks for the follow.. 🙂
Congratulations!
I have nominated your blog for the Real Neat Blog Award.
More about this nomination is at
https://dearkitty1.wordpress.com/2015/03/25/real-neat-blog-award-congratulations-to-you-all/
Thanks, A.J.!