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I'm 65, I still downhill skateboard. I live about two hours from Santa Cruz, so I haven't officially retired from surfing yet. I want to maintain Christ as the center of my life. I'm also retired and live with my wife, Eldest son and my two Granddaughters Tabitha 12 and Emily 8
I worked in the steel fabrication trade for forty years. The last twenty in the office as the supervisor of the layout department.Working as a liaison between the shop and the engineering department.

I will trade reads. I try to read at least five chapters of your book as soon as possible. I'm human, so remind me if I miss a read, thanks.
I could really use people who are willing to back my book, but only if they deem it worthy. Thank You.

Agents and or Publishers can contact me at:
craytonbates@sbcglobal.net

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Thank you to my loyal supporters, I'll try to make a comeback after my open heart surgery in Sept. 2012.
Recently out of the hospital after being in 21 days. 17 days in ICU, 4 in hospital ward. I am still too weak to work on my book, but just wanted to tell everyone thanks for your support.

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Surfer, Soldier, Outlaw, Saint....

Crayton Conger Bates

Coming of age in the 60's. Growing up in a beach community as a surfer. Drafted into the army at 19 and sent to Vietnam.


Coming of age in the 60's. Growing up in a beach community as a surfer. Drafted into the army at 19 and sent to Vietnam. Coming home to a hostile welcome when I was expecting a hero's return. Even my friends shunned me and asked if I had killed women and children. Finally finding a place where I was respected and wanted.I became a member of a Southern California outlaw motorcycle gang. The vice president of the club called me the living legend because I did everything to the extreme. After years of hate, alcohol, drug abuse and violence. I had a kind of meltdown where I became even more dangerous and very unstable. At this low point I knew I was going to die and then Christ revealed himself to me. Not through someone telling me about Jesus, but by finding an old Bible and when I held it I felt peace for the first time in my life. My curiosity led me to a Life with Christ as my Lord and Savior.

 

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Brian G Chambers wrote 15 days ago

Hi Crayton I am currently sitting at no 19. I am looking for suppor....

Maria Constantine wrote 22 days ago

Hang on in there, Crayton! Your book is climbing the ranks and I know....

Margaret0307 wrote 28 days ago

hi Crayton - you may remember (or not!) that you very kindly backed a....

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Crayton, You might want to click on www.scribd.com/dloganw whereby D....

KMac23 wrote 37 days ago

Thank you so much, Crayton! I appreciate your support a whole lot! ....

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I wrote 262 days ago

The outright thrashing of Donna Robison's book by Elaine Chaika is uncalled for at the least. It is her choice to like or dislike as she pleases. But, I see no need to be overtly aggressive and mean spirited. Having been in the military helping to keep our country free. Free speech is a privileg... view book

I wrote 267 days ago

I read a few chapters of your book and found it enjoyable. I like period literature and I thought you potrayed this time in history extremely well. Your characters are well defined and you have a strong storyline. I highly starred your book and will recommend it to my friends. Crayton view book

I wrote 267 days ago

Thanks for getting back to me. Don't worry about getting my book mixed up with another, apology accepted. I also will look into those two sections you noted. It was "at the time I did not realize it sucked". You must have led a very sheltered life. On the lighterside, I guess I'm lucky you aren'... view book

I wrote 285 days ago

Just for general information, this is not a dark tale. It is written in a humorous way. I purposely sanitized it so it could and would appeal to as many people as possible. I would rate it no more than PG13. In the book my views about Christianity are in no way pushed down anyone's throat. I just... view book

I wrote 286 days ago

Lenny, I have been reading your book. It flows very well and Iam drawn into some of the activities. You have developed the characters well. I also believe the life lessons they have learned are very valuable. I like your writing style, it is an enjoyable read. I have starred it very high and ... view book

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