Who Said Religion And Politics Don't Mix?
Author: Edrea Davis

Atlanta, GA – After generating a buzz on the streets and
capturing the attention of prison inmates with the novel
"SnitchCraft", author Edrea Davis is sure to cause a stir in
the `urban lit' scene with the upcoming release of "Who Said
Religion and Politics Don't Mix? A guide to the spiritual and
political imagery in the urban novel SnitchCraft." Davis
enlisted the expertise of Dr. Zeddie Scott, Felicia M. Davis,
and Rev. E Randel T. Osburn, for a detailed discussion of the
spiritual and political messages in "SnitchCraft."

On the surface SnitchCraft is a fictional story about a
nightclub owner set-up by a dishonest snitch; beneath it exists
an inspiring story of faith, prayer, and family values. The
guide discusses the underlying symbols, messages, and scripture
skillfully weaved throughout the story. It examines the
spiritual transformation of the main character John "JC" Powell
who, after struggling to build a thriving nightclub in a
gang-infested California neighborhood, is incarcerated based on
the word of a snitch. During the fight to clear his name, JC
gets a first-hand look at the corruption within the criminal
justice system and realizes he isn't in control of his own
destiny.

"The Bible teaches us that `the steps of a good man are ordered
by the Lord' (Psalms 37:23)," says Dr. Scott, who holds a PhD in
theology. "JC Powell fell short, like we all do, but he tried
to live by the word. JC's plight demonstrates that God works
out all things for the good for those who love Him," adds the
former pastor and author of the upcoming book, "The Program for
Healing Our Community."

In addition to shedding light on issues like mandatory minimum
sentencing guidelines and the unreliable informant system,
SnitchCraft features a unique "After the Book" section with
discussion questions, alarming prison statistics, suggestions
on how to become politically active, and a list of
organizations focused on criminal justice issues.

Felicia Davis, executive director of the Ben E. Mays Political
Education Center comments, "We are loosing a generation of
youth to drugs, violence and prison." Davis, also the
co-founder of DogonVillage.com adds, "It is important to send
positive messages and offer viable solutions to young people.
To reach today's youth, we must step outside the box."

"Religion, politics and art have always gone hand-in-hand,"
says Rev. Osburn, who is the first cousin of the late Coretta
Scott King and served as assistant to Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. during the civil rights movement. "The faith community
clearly defined America's political agenda during the sixties.
Artists like Harry Belafonte, Sonia Sanchez, Dick Gregory, and
James Brown, helped to bring international attention to the
fight for civil and human rights," adds the former executive
director of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.

"I hope the book and guide demonstrate that inspirational
messages can, and must, be incorporated into novels about the
realities of street life. If not, urban fiction will go the way
of hip-hop music," says Edrea Davis, who was recently selected
"Most Likely to Succeed" by C&B book distributors in New York,
and nominated for an Author of the Year Award by the Georgia
Writers Association.

Due out on Dogon Village Books late June, "Who Said Religion
and Politics Don't Mix?" (ISBN 978697421) can be pre-ordered
from www.snitchcraft.com . "SnitchCraft" is currently available
at book retailers nationwide.

About The Author: Edrea Davis is a communications consultant
and the author of "SnitchCraft." Read more at
http://www.dogonvillage.com or http://www.snitchcraft.com