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Author Visit at the Library – Meet the Writer Behind the Words.
Join us for a special author visit at your local public library — an engaging event that offers a unique opportunity to connect with the person behind the pages. During this visit, Charles will share insights into his writing journey, discuss the inspiration and process behind his work, and offer a glimpse into what it takes to bring a book to life.
Guests can enjoy a live reading of an excerpt from the book, followed by a candid Q&A session where attendees can ask questions about writing, publishing, creativity, or anything else they’re curious about.
Books will be available for purchase, all proceeds from the book sales go to Charles late son's guitar scholarship at YAM.
Book Summary:
Sometimes a town chooses you.
Looking for Space is a story of triumph over adversity for one boy growing up in a small town, and an intimate look at how the community embraced a newcomer and helped him find his way.
When Charles lost his father at age ten, he was uprooted from everything familiar and eventually moved to Pickens, South Carolina—a place he barely knew, yet one that would come to define him. In the foothills of the Blue Ridge, among red clay fields and close-knit neighbors, he began the long work of healing and becoming.
It is also a tender portrait of how a Southern town can shape a life. The rhythms of 1970s Pickens—its public schools, church pews, football games, and front porches—offered not just comfort, but direction.
Alongside his personal journey, Charles opens a wider lens to reflect on the region’s natural beauty, cultural traditions, and the local figures who helped define Pickens County’s identity. The result is both an intimate memoir and a tribute to the quiet strength of place.
Rooted in gratitude, Looking for Space is a love letter to a town that still knows the value of showing up for one another.
Come be part of the conversation — all are welcome!
The Village Library is located on North Catherine Street in the county seat of Pickens. All library branches including the Village branch feature honeybee observation hives thanks to the support of Bee Well Honey, located in Pickens. A large meeting room, conference room, and study rooms are available as well as public computers and free wifi access.
