interviews
On occasion I interview creative people, just to satisfy my own curiosity!
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Paul Bielatowicz’s Progressive Creativity
Paul’s bio at his Facebook page tells you some of what you need to know about him… “Paul Bielatowicz has earned a name for himself as a technical guitarist in the Prog Rock…
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Harry Mantong’s Song of Joy
From his earliest memories of singing in a children’s choir to forming the award-winning Palu Children Choir, Harry Mantong has spread joy around the world. I first met Harry on a crowded elevator…
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Dave Bainbridge’s Continuous Creativity
Something of Dave Bainbridge’s creative persona is infused into everything he does – and he does a lot. Founding member of the Celtic, progressive-folk-rock band, Iona, leader of Celestial Fire, keyboardist with Strawbs, …
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Jeff Ali’s Musical Tapestries
Jeff Ali reached out to me after watching a video of an ambient music piece performed by Bill Vencil and me at Chords of Orion. He forwarded a link to some of his work. I…
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Brett Monk and Mount Hideaway Mysteries
Brett Monk has been a radio, TV and film professional for over 30 years. He is the director and showrunner for the Mount Hideaway series on Amazon. He has acted, directed, and crewed in…
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Matthew Smith and Emotionally Honest Worship
Music in worship. For many churches, it’s a struggle between traditional and contemporary. Is there perhaps another way which honors people’s feelings, glorifies God, and displays unity to a broken world? Matthew Smith…
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Claire Underwood Hertzler and The High Sheriff of Greene
Claire Underwood Hertzler recently released her first book, The High Sheriff of Greene, based on the life of a legendary Georgia sheriff. Claire’s writings include these published articles: “Travel Insurance Tips,” Transitions Abroad…
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Steve Turner – Poet and Explorer (part 1 of 3)
Steve Turner combines an artist’s passion with a journalist’s curiosity. His published poetry includes Tonight We Will Fake Love, Nice and Nasty, Up To Date, The King of Twist and Poems. His poetry…
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Steve Turner – Poet and Explorer (part 2 of 3)
In part 2 of the Jim Wall Creativity interview with Steve Turner, he discusses influences, exposure to art, and Hans Rookmaaker’s take on The Who. ON ARTISTS THAT INFLUENCE AND INSPIRE HIM Jim…
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Steve Turner – Poet and Explorer (part 3 of 3)
In part 3 of the Jim Wall Creativity interview with Steve Turner, he discusses interview techniques, being a detective, and his upcoming book on culture. INTERVIEWING INFLUENTIAL SINGERS AND MUSICIANS Jim Wall Creativity…
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Life, Laughter and Marlene
Marlene Ratledge Buchanan is a southern humorist. She draws from a deep well of experience and has a keen eye for observation. Like all truly good humorists, Marlene subtlety sews wisdom with a smile. That…
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Portia Wayne’s Power of Words
Dr. Portia Wayne is multi-dimensional and fascinating individual, with a laser focus on the value of reading and writing. In addition to authoring several books, Dr. Wayne founded and leads a non-profit to…
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When Christy Writes
I’m all in on anyone who lists her job titles as, “…writer, chauffeur, maid and short order cook. My paying job is a Media Para-pro at a middle school (pray hard for me).” Christy…
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Frannie Watson Finds Her Voice
Author of several books, Frannie Watson was born and raised in Atlanta, GA, where she still resides with her husband, Doug, and dog, Sally. In this interview, Frannie shares about suspense and mystery,…
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Chuck Holmes Has Stories to Tell
Clear, humorous, factual, interesting, engaging. Those descriptions came to mind as I got to know Chuck Holmes. But those aren’t quite enough. In the best of ways, Chuck truly is a vendor or…
