Get to know the author of the book “Old Ways, New Hope”, Charles O. Wing
Charles Wing is the author of “Old Ways, New Hope”. He has worked as a nurse for the majority of his life. It gave him an understanding of how individuals react to events imposed upon them. But it was during his time in Ontario, Canada, where he became connected with Celtic culture, that he had the most influence.
Mr. Wing began learning the bagpipes and researching the culture’s stories and traditions. Music, whether Irish, Scottish, or Welsh, was his greatest motivation, and it allowed him to utilize his imagination to envision things from the past. Some were true, while others were pure fiction.
Mr. Wing attempted to weave real-life events into his imagination in order to create a realistic fiction. As a result, his motto for writing has become “BELIEVE AND IT BECOMES REAL.”
Mr. Wing’s Scottish-born wife died eight years ago. His wife inspired him to continue writing in her honor. His outlook has been influenced by his wife’s culture. After his wife’s stepfather suffered a heart attack, they relocated to Canada for 15 years. Charles Wing helped his wife’s stepfather start a candy company, giving him expertise selling products throughout the country. They returned to California after the stepfather died. He worked in nursing since then until he hurt his arm nerve. In his book, he uses and shares all of his experiences that helped him develop skills.