Oakbrook Tales
After graduating with a BA in English and earning a Professional Writing Certificate at Washington State University in 2005, Charles J. Olsen's short story, Three Gems, was published in Washington State University-Vancouver campus’s literary magazine The Salmon Creek Journal. Charles also earned a Certificate of Completion from The Institute of Children’s Literature in 2008. Aside from writing, Charles enjoys hiking, camping, fishing, and visiting his favorite childhood park which continues to inspire him in his story writing.