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Charles L. Templeton (born February 20, 1946) is an author, editor, and educator. He is the author of Boot: A Sorta Novel of Vietnam.[1] He is the founder of eMerge Magazine.[2]
Early Life and Education
[edit]Templeton was born to Billie Jean Foreman and Patrick Templeton in Tyler, Texas. He earned a B.A. in History and Psychology from Austin College in 1973. He completed M.Ed. in Public School Administration at North Texas State University. He also pursued a doctoral degree at Texas A&M University-Commerce.[2]
Career
[edit]Military Service
[edit]Templeton served in the United States Marine Corps from 1967 to 1971.[2] As a crew chief with HMM-265 during the Vietnam War, he flew over 150 missions, often under perilous conditions, earning the Marine Corps Combat Aircrew Wings and the Air Medal for his valor. Following his Vietnam service, he joined the elite Presidential Helicopter Squadron (HMX-1) in Quantico, Virginia.[2]
Literary Career
[edit]Templeton’s debut novel, Boot: A Sorta Novel of Vietnam, is a narrative of war, camaraderie, and resilience.[2]
eMerge Literary Magazine
[edit]Templeton founded eMerge, an online literary magazine, as a platform to amplify emerging writers and poets.[1] [2]
Awards and Recognition
[edit]- International Book Awards Finalist (2020): For Boot: A Sorta Novel of Vietnam.
- Pushcart Prize Nomination (2023): Nominated by Flapper Magazine for his literary excellence.
- Library of Congress Collection: Inclusion of eMerge as a significant literary platform
Personal Life
[edit]Templeton resides in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, with his wife, Sandra Sewell Templeton, whom he married in 1998.[2]
Publications
[edit]- Boot: A Sorta Novel of Vietnam (2020) – International Book Awards finalist. ISBN 978-1734099706
- The Dairy Hollow Echo (2021). ISBN 978-1734099737
- The Miracle in the Woods (2024) – Anniversary anthology. ISBN 978-1734099775
- The Error of the Stars (2024) – Poetry by Bill McCloud. ISBN 979-8343357509