<p>Charlie Vogel has been writing fiction for about forty-five years. <br>Charlie was born in Creston, Iowa, in 1942. He completed high school in Rochelle, Illinois.<br>In February 1962, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and worked in the ship's office, handling administrative duties. After 8 years of active service, he became a police officer in Omaha, Nebraska. He retired from law enforcement after 25 years and worked in security for the Omaha Public Schools, retiring after 10 years. He also retired from the United States Coast Guard Reserve.<br>Presently, he lives in Omaha, Nebraska, with his wife of 46 years. He has four grandchildren. He had been the Vice-President of the Nebraska Writer Guild and a member of the Nebraska Writer Workshop, which is still active.<br>He loves Nebraska. His wife accompanied him many times on camping trips and vacations in Western Nebraska.</p>
