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As a storyteller, Eric is always looking for what speaks to him. Sometimes that inspiration comes from people he meets in line somewhere, other times it occurs through the conversations he has with close friends. To Eric, being created in God’s image means we are following in the steps of the very first Creator, and that is to be taken seriously as those are some very big shoes to fill. Through his multiple mediums and experiences, he has learned that the beauty of art is to see life through other people’s eyes. One of the biggest takeaways from his projects is that the freedom to do whatever you want is actually quite limiting; while having guidelines and restrictions actually have brought about his most rewarding work.

Eric is a professor at Cedarville University. He coaches the competitive speech team, and teaches courses in public speaking and communication. Among his creative endeavors are original theatre, short fiction and poetry, award winning short films, and the occasional acting gig. Eric is also a published communication scholar. He lives in Xenia, Ohio with his wife. All it takes to get his undivided attention is the prospect of a cup of coffee and a good story.