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Charles B. Neff
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With the new millenium, an unexpected impetus excited my life: I wanted to find out whether I could write fiction. Writing itself was no particular problem since I had been successful in turning out a book on executive search, another on cross-cultural learning and over 30 professional articles. But fiction? Yes, I had my mother and her several books for young teens as a model and I was a reader of all kinds of fiction. Could I now turn what I knew second-hand into my own style of creativity? One day I sat down to answer that question and eventually found multiple answers in Hidden Impact (2005), Patriot Schemes (2006) and now Peace Corpse (published and designated an Editor's Choice by iUniverse in October 2008). Between books, I explored poetry, some of which can be found on Authorsden.
Birth Place: Guadalajara, Mexico
Accomplishments: I studied international relations; was a teacher and educational administrator; was former director of education programs, Peace Corps, Colombia, and of the American-Russian Center, Anchorage, Alaska. My newest thriller has been designated and Editor's Choice book by iUniverse.
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Books
|  | Hidden Impact by Charles B. Neff
In summer 2004, Jim Nordberg revisits the village in Nicaragua where he lived in the 1970s, and nothing is as he expected. Kris Behr, once a friend and now a possible nemesis, wants Jim's help in finding a diary that survived an old plane crash. It reveals the secret, and possibly illegal, activities of wealthy Nicaraguans, the CIA, and unknown others, any of whom may kill to get their hands on th...
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 | Peace Corpse by Charles B. Neff
It’s summer in Stockholm where international youth gather to plan peace, while opponents in their midst threaten them with disruptions and with murder. Ghada Shafi from Palestine, Binyamin Dayan from Israel, and Mariela Fuentes, a child of the violence that wracked Nicaragua, have assumed leadership roles at the Youth for Peace meetings. Negotiations that cross language barriers and cultural diff...
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Poetry
She's Gone, Still Here by Charles B. Neff
Latte, a yellow lab, was born to play. And not much else. But that was more than enough. Other dogs guard or are comforters, faithful companions. Latte's lot was simply to buoy spirits around her and ...
Half-Alive by Charles B. Neff
Half-Alive is the first of eight poems that were written over many years, starting in the depths of the most distressing period of my life and reaching – gradually, finally – new understanding. I didn...
Leading Las Vegas by Charles B. Neff
Less than a year ago, it seemed unclear at best whether America would agree on new leadership. The election early this mmonth says: Yes We Can. But in the longer run, the question posed by this poem s...
A Revolutionary Act by Charles B. Neff
A little election year musing....
Solace by Charles B. Neff
‘Solace’ is the last of eight poems that were written over many years, starting in a distressing period of my life and reaching – gradually, finally – new understanding.
I didn’t plan the indivi...
Spring Morning by Charles B. Neff
‘Spring Morning’ is the seventh of eight poems that were written over many years, starting in a distressing period of my life and reaching – gradually, finally – new understanding.
I didn’t plan ...
Palm Pilot by Charles B. Neff
‘Palm Pilot’ is the sixth of eight poems that were written over many years, starting in a distressing period of my life and reaching – gradually, finally – new understanding.
I didn’t plan the i...
Dreamspeak by Charles B. Neff
‘Dreamspeak’ is the fifth of eight poems that were written over many years, starting in a distressing period of my life and reaching – gradually, finally – new understanding.
I didn’t plan the i...
There Are Times by Charles B. Neff
"There are Times" is the fourth of eight poems that were written over many years, starting in a distressing period of my life and reaching – gradually, finally – new understanding. I didn’t plan the i...
Home by Charles B. Neff
Heavy clouds clotted Puget Sound as the wind picked up. Whitecaps grew in size and number, racing each other across the surface. A perfect afternoon for reading. I opened my book, but the wind demande...
Second Skin by Charles B. Neff
Second Skin is the second of eight poems that were written over many years, starting in the depths of the most distressing period of my life and reaching – gradually, finally – new understanding. I d...
First Guest by Charles B. Neff
First Guest is the third of eight poems that were written over many years, starting in a distressing period of my life and reaching – gradually, finally – new understanding. I didn’t plan the individ...
Fortress Wall by Charles B. Neff
Carcasonne was a fortress city on France's southern border with Spain. Then they moved the border and the city declined. A hundred years later it was rebuilt and now is a major destination for touris...
Everywhere by Charles B. Neff
Here's a mood, a reation that comes upon us in many situations. Everywhere. We, writers, know it by the name "block". But it can appear whenever high hopes and finally come face to face with the work...
Concert Hall by Charles B. Neff
The event was in Texas - the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. But with only small changes, this poem would fit many other locations. Art draws a crowd, much of it not there primarily for t...
Cathedral Square by Charles B. Neff
In the square in front of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, floodlights cast the shadows of an acrobatic gaggle of skaters and a solitary guitarist. I was struck by the serenity in the midst of so much c...
Thanks, Co-author by Charles B. Neff
As the "hits" on my poems, I am stunned and inspired that so many of you have been willing to take a peek into my thoughts. Just that act, and, even more, the messages and comments I've received have...
Ocean Sound by Charles B. Neff
When love's your companion, a walk can involve more than exercize; and the discoveries you can make cover much more than the landscape....
Ti by Charles B. Neff
Anyone in a creative endeavor has at least two drives. One is an inner, undeniable urge to create. The other can be deeper, less explainable: a sense of purpose. Explianable ot not, we dwell on it, ma...
Peninsula Beach by Charles B. Neff
Recent movies like Riding Giants and Step into Liquid link surfing to death-defying heroics. Good for those guys. But merging with the surf can be as simple as it is simply, unexplainably profound, ju...
Cherishing by Charles B. Neff
(This posting was originally made 5/16/05 but now has the date of a subsequent update)
Poems I post from 5/16/05 forward are from three printed collections - Tunes Along the Way, Places Speaking, ...
Saving by Charles B. Neff
This poem provides detail. But the fact remains: replacing objects is easy, just as the full meaning of those objects is irreplaceable. Sometimes, when we're lucky, replacement and transformation ca...
La by Charles B. Neff
Swing is what makes a lot of music work. When you feel it, everything changes. Musicians and audience alike can share something wonderful when it takes hold. The feeling swing gives you is hard to des...
Losing by Charles B. Neff
A Saguaro cactus is one of the most impressive plants on earth. Saguaros are abundant around Tucson, Arizona, the oldest approaching 100 years old. For good reason they are strictly protected. They ar...
Mi by Charles B. Neff
Say woodshed and many people think, "punishment". But for a musician, it's a place to learn without people listening in, a place where you can make mistakes and fix them. Every creative process has it...
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News
Flash! Philadelphia, 3/11 7pm EDT, Charles B, Neff on WNJC by Charles B. Neff
At 7 pm on March 11, Charles B. Neff will be interviewed on WNJC, 1360, Philadelphia.
Neff will talk about his thriller, PEACE CORPSE. He will also discuss his views on various world conflic...
Flash, Greater Miami, 2/28 WWNN, 8:30pm EST, Neff Interview, PEACE CORPSE by Charles B. Neff
On February 28, 2009, Charles B. Neff will be interviewed for half an hour by Anita Finley on WWNN, at 8:30 pm, EST,on 1470 AM. Neff will discuss his new thriller, PEACE CORPSE, as well as his views o...
K-Talk, Utah, Maxon Show, 2/26, Neff Interview on PEACE CORPSE, Thriller by Charles B. Neff
Host Mark Maxon on station K-Talk, Utah will interview Charles B. Neff on Februsry 26, 2009 at 9 am Mountain Standard Time. Neff will join the show from his home near Seattle to discuss his new thrill...
5 Stars from Midwest Review for PEACE CORPSE, Charles B. Neff's Thriller by Charles B. Neff
The Midwest Review of Books has given Five Stars to Charles B. Neff's new thriller, PEACE CORPSE. The Review described the book as "filled with interesting characters' and called it "a mystery that wi...
Flash! CT, NY. WICC Interview 2/5, 3:30 EST,Neff and PEACE CORPSE by Charles B. Neff
David Smith of WICC, AM600, Bridgeport, will interview Charles B. Neff at 3:30 EST on Thursday, February 6, 2009. The interview will focus on PEACE CORPSE, Neff's new thriller, and on cross-cultural ...
2/2, Central Indiana, WILO, Charles B. Neff and PEACE CORPSE by Charles B. Neff
Charles B. Neff will be interviewed by Elaine Lawson of WILO 1570 AM at 8:30 EST on February 2, 2009. Neff will discuss his new thriller, PEACE CORPSE, and how some of the ideas in the book relate to ...
ATTN: WY, CO, NE, SD. Neff/Chaffin on KGAB Jan. 13 am by Charles B. Neff
Charles B. Neff will be the guest of talk show personality Dave Chaffin on KGAB, Cheyenne on January 13, 2009. The Twenty-minute interview about Neff's new thriller, PEACE CORPSE, will begin at about...
January 21, Charles B. Neff To Read and Sign New Thriller, PEACE CORPSE by Charles B. Neff
Charles B. Neff will read and sign his new thriller, PEACE CORPSE, at Island Books, beginning at 7 pm on January 21, 2009.
Island Books (3014 78th Ave SE, tel: 206-232-6920 or 800-432-1640) is loc...
Charles B. Neff Commits a Revolutionay Act by Charles B. Neff
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Charles B. Neff's Thriller, PEACE CORPSE, Featured In NY Review of Books Ad by Charles B. Neff
PEACE CORPSE, Charles B. Neff's new thriller is now live and ready for purchase.
PEACE CORPSE was designated an Editor's Choice book by the publisher, iUniverse. As a result, it will be featured,...
PEACE CORPSE, a New Thriller by Charles B. Neff Designated Editor's Choice by Charles B. Neff
Charles B. Neff's newest thriller,PEACE CORPSE, has received the prestigious EDITOR'S CHOICE designation from publisher iUniverse. The award will be prominently displayed on the cover of of PEACE CORP...
Charles B Neff Posts Final Poem in a Series Exclusively for AD Members by Charles B. Neff
‘Solace’ is the last of eight poems that were written over many years, starting in a distressing period of my life and reaching – gradually, finally – new understanding.
I didn’t plan the indivi...
ATTN: Night Owls Charles Neff March 14 Interview on WILO Indiana by Charles B. Neff
Charles B. Neff will be interviewd for an hour about his new thriller, PATRIOT SCHEMES, on March 14. Either Fern Casper or Elaine Lawson will conduct the interview on WILO out of Frankfort, Indiana.
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Charles B. Neff Posts Seventh Poem in Series Exclusively for AD Members by Charles B. Neff
‘Spring Morning’ is the seventh of eight poems that were written over many years, starting in a distressing period of my life and reaching – gradually, finally – new understanding.
I didn’t plan ...
Charles B. Neff Posts Sixth Poem in Cycle Exclusively for AD Members by Charles B. Neff
‘Palm Pilot’ is the sixth of eight poems that were written over many years, starting in a distressing period of my life and reaching – gradually, finally – new understanding.
I didn’t plan the i...
Charles B. Neff Posts Fifth Poem in a Series Exclusively for AD Members by Charles B. Neff
‘Dreamspeak’ is the fifth of eight poems that were written over many years, starting in a distressing period of my life and reaching – gradually, finally – new understanding.
I didn’t plan the i...
Charles B. Neff Posts Fourth Poem in Series Exclusive for AD Members by Charles B. Neff
"There are Times" is the third of eight poems that were written over many years, starting in a distressing period of my life and reaching – gradually, finally – new understanding. I didn’t plan the in...
Charles B, Neff Adds Third Poem in Cycle Exclsively for AD Members by Charles B. Neff
First Guest is the third of eight poems that were written over many years, starting in a distressing period of my life and reaching – gradually, finally – new understanding. I didn’t plan the individ...
Charles B. Neff Begins New Poem Cycle, Exclusive for AD Members by Charles B. Neff
A new poem will be added each of the next seven weeks.
Half-Alive is the first of eight poems that were written over many years, starting in the depths of the most distressing period of my life an...
Charles B. Neff Posts New Poem for Series Exclusively for AD Members by Charles B. Neff
Second Skin is the second of eight poems that were written over many years, starting in the depths of the most distressing period of my life and reaching – gradually, finally – new understanding. I d...
Charles B. Neff Thanks AD Co-authors, Announces New Poems by Charles B. Neff
Via a a poem, Charles B. Neff thanks Authors' Den members who have read his poetry....
Charles B. Neff's Poem, "Learning" Chosen for New Students at Delaware Tech by Charles B. Neff
"Learning", one of Charles B. Neff's poems, has been selected to appear in a workbook for all new students at Delaware Technical and Community College ("Delaware Tech").
The poem can be accessed ...
Seattle Author/Artist Gives 5 Stars to Charles B. Neff's PATRIOT SCHEMES by Charles B. Neff
The same author/artist who liked Charles B. Neff's HIDDEN IMPACT (see news for 8/14/2005), had this to say about Neff's second political thriller, PATRIOT SCHEMES
"Neff spins another great st...
Caught Up in the Spirit, Charles B, Neff Sends Greetings to Fellow Authors by Charles B. Neff
Hi Fellow Authorsden Denizens!
May the Holidays and the New Year bring each of you happiness in your personal and creative endeavors, whatever they may be and however they come to you!
Charlie...
Hip Hop and Patriot Schemes - Charles Neff Interviewed on Voice of America by Charles B. Neff
Beginning Friday December 15 hear Charles Neff every day for a week on the Hip Hop program of the Voice of America internet broadcast. Host Rod Murray interviews Neff on his new thriller, PATRIOT SCHE...
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Events
Charles B. Neff Reads and Signs His New Thriller. PEACE CORPSE 1/21/2009
PEACE CORPSE tells the gripping story of young people from around the world, gathered in Stockholm, Sweden to confront the issues that divide their countries and their cultures. Ghada,from Gaza, Biyamin from Israel, and Mariela, s child of the violen...
KGAB, Cheyenne, Chaffin/Charles B. Neff Interview, January 13, 8:37 am, MST 1/13/2009
Charles B. Neff will be the guest of talk show personality Dave Chaffin on KGAB, Cheyenne on January 13, 2009. The Twenty-minute interview about Neff's new thriller, PEACE CORPSE, will begin at about 8:37 am, Mountain Standard Time.
Chaffin's sho...
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Links
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At www.booksbyneff.com meet author Charles B. Neff, via a photo and bio; scan reviews of HIDDEN IMPACT and PATRIOT SCHEMES; and read the first three chapters of PEACE CORPSE, an iUniverse Editor's Choice book, due out in October 2008.
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Internet book seller
PATRIOT SCHEMES for sale on Amazon and through Authorsden. HIDDEN IMPACT also available. PEACE CORPSE will be available soon.
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Poetry at Authorsden
Charles B. Neff has entered poems at Authorsden, some poems are drawn from three printed collections, and others form an eight-poem cycle. More poems will be added over time.
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Additional information
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Contact
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PO Box 1662
Mercer Island
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Fax: (206) 230-6624
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