He then taught at Randolph-Macon Women 's College in Lynchburg , Virginia from 1980 â `` 1982 . Next , he tried being as a full-time author for four years . He then taught at Randolph-Macon Women 's College in Lynchburg , Virginia from 1980 â `` 1982 , before trying his hand as a full-time author for four years .