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Scary Stories for an "Old Miner" ?

kat, loved the Sully's pail story. I am going to do it today. Will post pics of me in my ancient minors costume.

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Scary Stories for an "Old Miner" ?

This is great! Thanks Tim.

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Scary Stories for an "Old Miner" ?
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I have to play an "old miner" who tells scary stories this Halloween. Any ideas for inspiration? Reference? The location has an old concrete mine and I think my character is just an old geezer stil...

Started this discussion. Last reply by Daniel Bishop, the Storyteller Nov 2.

Telling Stories for Grown Ups

Yeah I always make sure it says "Not Suitable for Children Under 13" on my posters and postcards. Especially with my new show that deals with living in South Central LA through the LA Riots and wor...

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Daniel Bishop, the Storyteller replied to Doug Motel's discussion 'Scary Stories for an "Old Miner" ?'

I like this. Thank you for posting it. I think I'll look it up.

November 1

Mary Grace Ketner replied to Doug Motel's discussion 'Scary Stories for an "Old Miner" ?'

I wonder if you know the "All or Nothing" story? The "legend" I know is from south Texas, but probably told about many caves, abandoned mines, etc. Cesario comes upon a cave, goes inside, finds treasure chest filled with gold nuggets, starts to f...

October 29

Kat Quatermass replied to Doug Motel's discussion 'Scary Stories for an "Old Miner" ?'

Thanks. will be glad to hear if it works as a story, I only know it in the song form. Costume sounds fun - I've never tried costumed telling, though I spent years pretending to be various tolkienesque characters in fantasy re-enactment so it seems...

October 28

Doug Motel replied to Doug Motel's discussion 'Scary Stories for an "Old Miner" ?'

kat, loved the Sully's pail story. I am going to do it today. Will post pics of me in my ancient minors costume.

October 28

Daniel Bishop, the Storyteller replied to Doug Motel's discussion 'Scary Stories for an "Old Miner" ?'

Tim Do you have a good list of "jump stories?" I'm looking for some new, or less told one.

October 9

Daniel Bishop, the Storyteller replied to Doug Motel's discussion 'Scary Stories for an "Old Miner" ?'

You need to googal "The Mammi R mine" and "The Lost Lemon Mine". Scary, semi-documented, haunted mines of the western expantion. I get good reactions from them. Good haunting

October 9

Kat Quatermass replied to Doug Motel's discussion 'Scary Stories for an "Old Miner" ?'

I like the jump ideas from Tim. If you want to contrast that with a real poignant moment, you might take the ballad/poem Sully's Pail (in my head via Tom Paxton) and give Sully a ghostly presence in the mine you are in. this link has his lyrics ht...

October 9

Doug Motel replied to Doug Motel's discussion 'Scary Stories for an "Old Miner" ?'

This is great! Thanks Tim.

October 9

Tim E replied to Doug Motel's discussion 'Scary Stories for an "Old Miner" ?'

To my mind, an old hermit wouldn't have a repertoire of traditional ghost stories, or even have paranormal experiences to share. Rather, I suspect that as a loner and recluse, he might take great delight in "pulling the legs" of people he does mee...

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At 1:56am on October 8, 2009, Doug Motel said…: That was really helpful Mike. Thanks!

At 10:24pm on October 7, 2009, Mike Lockett said…: Hi, Doug - you asked last month about the importance of having an ISBN number. If you are only selling at venues where you tell stories - and hawking your own CDs - there is no reason to have one. However - if you wish to have any kind of retail store sell your products - they need the ISBN AND usually need a barcode in order to manage sales. The cost for both is not very large - but having them is helpful in getting others to sell your products. It also makes your products look more professional. Good luck in selling your products. Mike Lockett, The Normal Storyteller (I live in Normal, Illinois - so I can get away with that stage name.)

At 8:28am on October 1, 2009, Jonathan Kruk said…: Thanks Doug! It's always great to receive a supportive word for those also in the life and business of words, storytelling and all. I'm readying for a hectic Halloween season!

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As a storyteller, I try to addresses the issues that confront people searching for deeper meaning in their everyday lives. I an experienced film and television actor, "conscious comedian" and “downtown theatre” solo performer.

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