Author Interview- Fr. Kenneth C. Bicknell, O.S.B. – A Book of Orthodox Prayers for the Orthodox Christian
What sort of inspiration got you to write your book?
It was about a year after my ordination as a priest that I realized there wasn’t a single prayer book that contained all of the traditional prayers, so I decided to write a prayer book containing all of the traditional prayers that I had.
What makes this book special among others of its type?
Unlike other prayer books I have read, my prayer book includes a prayer for the unity of all Orthodox churches. It is also meant for all Orthodox Christians, not just Roman Orthodox Christians. I even kept to the Old English wording of the prayers rather than updating them to Modern English. My book is also one of the cheapest prayer books listed on Amazon in both print and kindle format.
Where were you born and where do you call home?
I was born and raised in Elkhart, Indiana, but I call Bluffton, Indiana my home.
Tell us about something that has just happened or is about to happen in your life that you would like to share.
I just published my first book on March 6, 2013. My book was #1 Best Seller in Christian Prayer for free Kindle books during my free promotion in March and ended at #2 Best Seller.
Is there an Author that you would really like to meet?
I would like to meet R. A. Salvatore, Jane Yolen, and Anne Bishop to name a few.
Do you prefer e-books, paperbacks or hardcover?
I prefer either e-books or hardcover books to paperbacks because of how easy it is for paperbacks to become damaged. I know that hardcover books can become damaged in similar ways, but it is not as easy to damage the cover.
Are you a self-published (Indie) Author?
Yes, I am a newly self-published author. My first book was released on March 6, 2013.
What book would you like to read again?
I would like to read the entire Pit Dragon series by Jane Yolen.
Who designed the cover of your book?
I designed the cover of my book using CreateSpace’s Cover Creator
So do you like to cook? Do you have a favorite food?
Yes, I do like to cook, but as my wife complains that, I do not cook that often for someone who likes to cook. I enjoy lasagna, enchiladas, rice and peas, spaghetti, and some Chinese food.
Do you prefer vanilla or chocolate ice cream?
It depends on the type of ice cream, but I tend to prefer chocolate.
Do you use a laptop or desktop for writing?
I tend to use both depending on where I want to do my writing at and depending on how I feel. I have also used a typewriter on occasion as well.
Where and when do you prefer to do your writing?
I prefer to do my writing in either my office, the chapel, or in my bedroom. I do not have a preference as to when I prefer to do my writing other than when I feel the urge to write.
List three books you just recently read and would recommend?
I have just recently read and would recommend the Black Jewels Trilogy Book 1: Daughter of the Blood, the Black Jewels Trilogy Book 2: Heir to the Shadows, and the Black Jewels Trilogy Book 3: The Queen of Darkness by Anne Bishop.
Where can your readers stalk you?
My Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/FatherKennethBicknell
My Goodreads author page:http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6997561.Fr_Kenneth_C_Bicknell_O_S_B_
Twitter: www.twitter.com/chaplain111
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00BTX0JIU
Other: http://bicknellbooks.com
Is your book in Print, ebook or both?
My book is available in both print and Kindle editions.
What sort of inspiration got you to write your book?
It was about a year after my ordination as a priest that I realized there wasn’t a single prayer book that contained all of the traditional prayers, so I decided to write a prayer book containing all of the traditional prayers that I had.
What makes this book special among others of its type?
Unlike other prayer books I have read, my prayer book includes a prayer for the unity of all Orthodox churches. It is also meant for all Orthodox Christians, not just Roman Orthodox Christians. I even kept to the Old English wording of the prayers rather than updating them to Modern English. My book is also one of the cheapest prayer books listed on Amazon in both print and kindle format.
Where were you born and where do you call home?
I was born and raised in Elkhart, Indiana, but I call Bluffton, Indiana my home.
Tell us about something that has just happened or is about to happen in your life that you would like to share.
I just published my first book on March 6, 2013. My book was #1 Best Seller in Christian Prayer for free Kindle books during my free promotion in March and ended at #2 Best Seller.
Is there an Author that you would really like to meet?
I would like to meet R. A. Salvatore, Jane Yolen, and Anne Bishop to name a few.
Do you prefer e-books, paperbacks or hardcover?
I prefer either e-books or hardcover books to paperbacks because of how easy it is for paperbacks to become damaged. I know that hardcover books can become damaged in similar ways, but it is not as easy to damage the cover.
Are you a self-published (Indie) Author?
Yes, I am a newly self-published author. My first book was released on March 6, 2013.
What book would you like to read again?
I would like to read the entire Pit Dragon series by Jane Yolen.
Who designed the cover of your book?
I designed the cover of my book using CreateSpace’s Cover Creator
So do you like to cook? Do you have a favorite food?
Yes, I do like to cook, but as my wife complains that, I do not cook that often for someone who likes to cook. I enjoy lasagna, enchiladas, rice and peas, spaghetti, and some Chinese food.
Do you prefer vanilla or chocolate ice cream?
It depends on the type of ice cream, but I tend to prefer chocolate.
Do you use a laptop or desktop for writing?
I tend to use both depending on where I want to do my writing at and depending on how I feel. I have also used a typewriter on occasion as well.
Where and when do you prefer to do your writing?
I prefer to do my writing in either my office, the chapel, or in my bedroom. I do not have a preference as to when I prefer to do my writing other than when I feel the urge to write.
List three books you just recently read and would recommend?
I have just recently read and would recommend the Black Jewels Trilogy Book 1: Daughter of the Blood, the Black Jewels Trilogy Book 2: Heir to the Shadows, and the Black Jewels Trilogy Book 3: The Queen of Darkness by Anne Bishop.
Where can your readers stalk you?
My Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/FatherKennethBicknell
My Goodreads author page:http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6997561.Fr_Kenneth_C_Bicknell_O_S_B_
Twitter: www.twitter.com/chaplain111
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00BTX0JIU
Other: http://bicknellbooks.com
Is your book in Print, ebook or both?
My book is available in both print and Kindle editions.