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ENUMCLAW, Wash., Nov. 13 /Christian Newswire/ -- For thousands of years, cultures across the world used verbal storytelling to recount their history, entertain people, and to bring together society for a common purpose. In medieval and early modern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, the bard represented one of a caste of poets and scholars well known for their tales. In medieval Europe the bard was known as a minstrel and performed songs about history and distant places, some real and some created.

This fabric of human culture is all but lost in our modern world of printed books, the Web, email, and voicemail. Storyteller Melea Brock is one "modern bard" who continues this ancient legacy through her creative stories, touching all ages. Brock's passion started many years ago, and she's used that time to hone her craft and put it to use for the kingdom of God. She's spoken to audiences all over the country, encouraging, uplifting, and entertaining.

"A good story is merely memorable and entertaining; a great story revives the soul, energizes the mind, and builds community among those who share it. Around and through the chaos of modern life, God tells His story and each one of us can be refreshed and recharged if we will only listen," says Brock. "If we lose the spoken story we lose a little bit of ourselves, and the ability to reach some that connect best through hearing. This is why Jesus used story after story to convey deep meaning."

In her new book, "Step Inside...Where Stories Come to Life," author Melea J. Brock pens the stories she's told for years (and new ones!) connecting readers of all ages to God's restoring power and each one's unique place in His story. From thought-provoking parables like "The King Who Waits" and "A Song for the Darkness," to light-hearted tales such as "The Worriers" and "The Land of Stinky Feet," Melea Brock's skill and imagination brings the words on the page to life. Melea's mission is that of restoring story by partnering with God in his magnificent out loud, on purpose storytelling. In line with her love for the spoken word, Brock plans to include a CD with audio versions of her written stories.

For a review copy, to schedule an interview, or a performance please contact Adam Cothes. To order call 1-877-421-7323 or visit our bookstore online at www.winepressbooks.com.