Friday, Jul 31, 2009

Profess Interview Series: Randy Singer, author of "The Justice Game"

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This edition of the Profess Interview Series brings to you an exclusive conversation between FictionAddict.com’s Jake Chism and Randy Singer, author of “The Justice Game.” In our interview, Randy talks about his book, what it was like to allow his readers to pick the outcome, his thoughts on gun control, the fear of predicting jury verdicts, and what it’s like to be both a pastor and a lawyer.

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Randy believes it’s important to simultaneously hold a number of different jobs so that if he gets fired by two employers the same day, he can still avoid the unemployment line. He splits his time and divides his personality between Randy Singer, critically acclaimed author, Randy Singer, veteran trial lawyer, and Randy Singer, ministry leader and preacher. When he grows up, he will decide what he really wants to do.

To find out more about Randy Singer check out www.randysinger.net.

To follow Randy on Twitter (Handle: RandyDSinger)

We’d like to thank Randy Singer for answering some of our burning questions. A very special thank you to Debbie Lykins with Side Door Communications for setting up the giveaway contest and this interview for us.

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Tuesday, Jul 21, 2009

Profess Interview Series: Sparrow Recording Artist Sarah Reeves

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This edition of the Profess Interview Series brings to you an exclusive conversation between C.E. Moore and Sparrow recording artist Sarah Reeves. In our interview, Sarah talks about her debut album “Sweet, Sweet Sound,” writing new music, what it’s like to be on tour, and how God fixed her iPhone.

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Worship leader. Song writer. Gifted artist. Girl next door. Prayer warrior. Prayer needer. Advocate for her generation. Intercessor for her generation. Next big thing.

Sarah Reeves has been called all these things, and with good reason – the 20 year-old Alabama native is a complex composite of each of these traits and so much more. She is fashionable, she's commonplace, she's demure, she's shy, she's outspoken, she's sensitive, she's bubbly, she's pensive, she’s completely engaging – and that’s before her first cup of coffee.

Born into a family of musicians, Sarah knew from an early age that music would be her career. With a father who was well-respected in the mainstream music business, she naturally assumed she would follow in his footsteps. But a radical encounter with God at a youth camp when she was 15 years old forever changed Sarah’s focus.

To find out more about Sarah Reeves check out www.myspace.com/sarahreevesmusic.

To follow Sarah on Twitter (Handle: SarahReeves)

We’d like to thank Sarah Reeves for answering some of our burning questions. A very special thank you to Brooke Elder with Savvy Media Solutions for setting up this interview for us.

Music Clips:
Fresh Anointing
Awake
Sweet, Sweet Sound
Come Save

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Friday, Jul 17, 2009

Profess Interview Series: Tom Pawlik, author of "Valley of the Shadow"

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This edition of the Profess Interview Series brings to you an exclusive conversation between C.E. Moore and Tom Pawlik, author of “Valley of the Shadow.” In our interview, Tom talks about his new book, writing about dark things, being nominated for a Christy Award, and some of his writing influences.

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Tom Pawlik has a BA in Communication and has been active in Christian music, teaching, and youth work for over 20 years. His first novel, Vanish, won the 2006 Operation First Novel Contest, sponsored by the Christian Writers Guild and Tyndale Publishers. The exciting sequel, Valley of the Shadow, just released by Tyndale in June 2009. In addition to fiction, Tom is also an accomplished songwriter, having written over 150 songs. Tom and his wife Colette live in Ohio with their four children and one large dog.

For more information on Tom Pawlik check out www.tompawlik.com

We’d like to thank Tom Pawlik for answering some of our burning questions. A very special thank you to Christy Wong of Tyndale Publishers for setting up this interview for us.

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Wednesday, Jul 15, 2009

Profess Interview Series: Kaci Hill, co-author of "Lunatic" and "Elyon"

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This edition of the Profess Interview Series brings to you an exclusive conversation between Jake Chism of FictionAddict.com and Kaci Hill, co-author of “Lunatic” and “Elyon.” In our interview, Kaci talks about how she knows Ted Dekker, working with the NYT best-selling author, and what she is working on now.

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Kaci Hill is the co-author of Lunatic and Elyon with NY Times Bestselling Author Ted Dekker. Between substitute teaching and grading and editing papers, she is a moderator for The Circle, Ted’s Internet forum.

To follow Kaci on Twitter (Handle: KaciHill )

We’d like to thank Kaci for answering some of our burning questions. A very special thank you to Katie B. of Thomas Nelson Publishers for setting up this interview for us.

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Wednesday, Jul 08, 2009

Profess Interview Series: Robin Parrish, author of "Offworld"

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This edition of the Profess Interview Series brings to you an exclusive conversation between C.E. Moore and Robin Parrish, author of “Offworld.” In our interview, Robin talks about his new book, the different ways people interpret his writing, walking the line of writing “Christian fiction” and “fiction as a Christian,” his favorite television shows, and struggling to make it as an author.

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Robin Parrish is a journalist who's written about the intersection of faith and pop culture for more than a decade. He's also the author of the acclaimed DOMINION TRILOGY. Robin and his wife and son live in North Carolina.

For more information on Robin Parrish check out www.robinparrish.com

To follow Robin on Twitter (Handle: RobinParrish)

We’d like to thank Robin Parrish for answering some of our burning questions. A very special thank you to Jim Hart of Bethany House Publishers for setting up this interview for us.

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Wednesday, Jul 01, 2009

Profess Interview Series: Blues Recording Artist The Rev. Jimmie Bratcher

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This edition of the Profess Interview Series brings to you an exclusive conversation between C.E. Moore and blues artist, The Rev. Jimmie Bratcher. In our interview, Jimmy talks how he got his start in music, singing inside and outside of the church, the nature of blues music, his new album "The Electric Rev," and the parallel between the stories Jesus told and the stories we are telling now.

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Pastor, evangelist, author, singer, songwriter and guitarist, “The Rev” preaches in churches every Sunday, but on Saturday nights you’ll find him sharing his amazing testimony and blistering guitar licks onstage in blues clubs and at music festivals, prisons and biker rallies.

Bratcher’s brand of the blues has been embraced by the Christian market and the mainstream blues industry alike, allowing him to play at both Christian music festivals such as Creation East, Creation West Coast and Rock the Light, and at blues festivals such as Simply the Blues Festival and Boxcar Full of Blues. He has appeared at venues along with Christian artists including Mercy Me, Newsboys and Third Day, and with blues greats including Grammy winner and NARAS Lifetime Achievement Award winner David “Honeyboy” Edwards, Blues Music Award winners Zac Harmon and Otis Taylor, and Livin’ Blues Gold Award winner Hubert Sumlin, one of Rolling Stone’s “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.”

For more information on Jimmie Bratcher check out www.jimmiebratcher.com

To follow Jimmie on Twitter (Handle: TheRevJimmie)

We’d like to thank Jimmie Bratcher for answering some of our burning questions. A very special thank you to Benita Teems of McCain & Co. Public Relations for setting up this interview for us.

Music Samples:

Call On Me
Green Bananas
One Rock
Elijah’s Road

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