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About the Authors
LAura D Lewis & Michael Brech |
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Storybook Advent
is a collaborative effort between writer,
journalist and philanthropist Laura D. Lewis and
composer, lyricist and musician Michael Brech.
The book and music were created on two
continents, North American and Europe.
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Born
in Rochester New York, raised, baptized and confirmed in
the Missouri Synod and Evangelical Lutheran church, Miss
Lewis attended a private Catholic high school in South
America and continues to pursue her faith from several
angles.
Miss Lewis has worked in various
capacities within the media, both electronic and print.
Artist, marketer, business owner and writer, the past
ten years have been spent working on increasing
understanding between Christianity, Islam and Judaism.
Through her work, Miss Lewis has spent
time living in the Middle East and the UK. She currently
resides in
Los Angeles,
California.
Illustrations, photography and original art for Storybook Advent were
created by Miss Lewis
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Michael Brech
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Born in Rochford, Essex - England - Michael lived
most his life in Southend-on-Sea before moving to
the Devon countryside.
A
composer, songwriter, lyricist, arranger, much of
his early musical life revolved around playing in
rock bands in Essex and London.
As
well as having a musical staged he has also been
involved with writing for film. The latest project
was scoring the film 'Side by Side' for Sharpstick
Productions. The
film documents the peaceful cohabitation of Arabs and
Jews in Neve Shalom and Haifa, and is currently
playing in religious establishments throughout the UK.
In
addition, Michael has recently completed several
adventurous choral pieces based on Biblical verse as
well as an evocative setting of the classic Parce
Mihi, Domine for solo Countertenor and Choir,
combining both Latin and English texts.
Michael performs all the songs on both CDs Storybook Advent
Carols Collection CD/mp3
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