A man whose life and experiences have spanned the world, Christopher Rector is a native East Tennessean and with several years of active service with the United States Army, Christopher retired in 2008, following stays in Germany, Panama, Ireland, Japan, Africa, Bosnia & various cities throughout the United States. Since that time, he has served as Deputy Sheriff in rural East Tennessee and was an integral part of the Tennessee Division of Forestry, Fire Resources Team, based in Knoxville, TN. He is now employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Christopher Rector has always been a writer at heart, recording short stories, memories and experiences on everything from napkins, to cups and even pieces of scrap paper. He discovered his talents as an author as he waged a very significant, personal battle with PTSD, stemming from his experiences while serving in the military. Putting pen to paper “literally saved (his) life”.
Frequently Asked Questions
I grew up in the Knoxville, TN area.
Yes. I served in the United States Army. I served in different countries all over the world.
Yes, I do. I currently have three others written and they are in development.
My wife does. She is a very talented writer of poetry and is an excellent photographer. She is a firewriter and you can check out her writings and photos on Instagram at _jenns_lens_
