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Press Release: "Frog Kisser" New CD Features Seven Storytellers from Storyteller.net

Press Release For Immediate Release (Use Date November 22 – December 31, 2009) Synopsis: Storyteller.net releases a new storytelling CD titled "Frog Kisser" with stories including "The Frog Princess" and seven other tales of enchantments. Especially for adults and teens, the CD is available now from Amazon.com. Avondale, AZ- Storyteller.net announces the release of their latest storytelling audio CD "Frog Kisser." "If you are looki… Continue

Added by K. Sean Buvala on November 22, 2009 at 11:31pm — No Comments

DaddyTeller Book Photo: Hot Off the Press

Here's a picture of the first fresh-off-the-press DaddyTeller™ book! You can order yours from… Continue

Added by K. Sean Buvala on November 21, 2009 at 3:43pm — No Comments

Another Free DaddyTeller™ Training Video Posted

Here's the latest DaddyTeller™ video, posted here on Ning. All about using Open-Ended questions. http://professionalstoryteller.ning.com/video/daddyteller-3-use-open-ended Continue

Added by K. Sean Buvala on November 16, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Added Video On Touch in Bedtime Stories

Just posted another short video here on the use of touch in bedtime stories. Part of the DaddyTeller™ free series. http://professionalstoryteller.ning.com/video/use-touch-in-bedtime-stories Continue

Added by K. Sean Buvala on November 9, 2009 at 4:56pm — No Comments

Your Storytelling Marketing: Oyster and Egg

If you are going to succeed in marketing, then you need to know the difference between oysters and eggs. Do you know this Aesop fable? "Once a dog was walking along a beach, daydreaming of eggs, his favorite food. As he walked along, he caught site of a small oyster and assumed that this round item, too, was an egg. He gobbled it up. Later that night, as he was troubled by stomach pain, he thought, "I deserve this pain for thinking that every round thing is an egg." Folks who move into… Continue

Added by K. Sean Buvala on October 20, 2009 at 8:00pm — No Comments

National Storytelling Festival Wrap Up, Interweb Style

Another year, another National Storytelling Festival come and gone. Me? I didn't make the trek to Jonesborough, Tennessee, this year. Instead, I chose to follow the Festival vicariously on Twitter. How did that go? Find out for yourself: http://storytelling.blogspot.com/2009/10/national-storytelling-festival-wrap-up.html And this week, I've been enjoying the blog posts of those… Continue

Added by Tim E on October 9, 2009 at 12:03am — 3 Comments

DaddyTeller™: Be a Hero to Your Kids and Teach Them What's Really Important by Telling Them One Simple Story at a Time.

The Ebook will be available on 10/7/2009! Sign up now for our updates on the
DaddyTeller™ site to get your discount code for the launch day!

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Added by K. Sean Buvala on October 1, 2009 at 11:38am — No Comments

20 Family Story Starters - Dianne de Las Casas

Friends, Please visit The Story Connection Blog for 20 Family Story Starters. These are great to encourage storytelling in families and inter-generational storytelling. http://storyconnection.net/blog/2009/08/23/together-time-family-story-starters/ Warmly, Dianne de Las Casas Founder of Professional Storyteller… Continue

Added by Dianne de Las Casas, Author, Award-Winning Storyteller on August 24, 2009 at 11:54am — No Comments

'GhostTales2Go" On the Move! Scaring Up Good Times

A troupe of tellers will be sharing a a program called "GhostTales2Go" in October in Oklahoma. Members include Molly Lemmons, Barbara Jones and Marilyn A.Hudson (aka The Oklahoma GhostTeller). Continue

Added by Marilyn A. Hudson on August 23, 2009 at 8:50am — No Comments

"Stories2Go" is Revving its engine!

A small troupe has formed in Oklahoma, "Stories2Go", to present a program of story theater for appearances at events, summer reading programs,churches, and the like. The initial effort is called "Casting Strong Shadows" and honors the positive influences of men in the lives of those around them. Veteran tellers Molly Lemmons, Barbara Jones, Kathryn Thurman, Susie Bealsy, and Marilyn A. Hudson round out the cast of tellers for this special program. The members are part of Territory Tellers, Okl… Continue

Added by Marilyn A. Hudson on August 23, 2009 at 8:47am — No Comments

Upcoming Storytelling Events in San Diego County

August 8, 2009, Saturday at 11:00. Tales inspired by paintings told by Storyteller Harlynne Geisler. Painting: "Fidelia and Speranza" by Benjamin West. For children ages 5 and up and all adults. Timken Museum of Art, 1500 El Prado, Balboa Park. 619-239-5548 ext.105. www.timkenmuseum.org. Admission is free. TENTATIVE: August 22, 2009, Saturday at 11:00. For children ages 5 and up and all adults. Timken Museum of Art, 1500 El Prado, Balboa Park. 619-239-5548 ext.105. www.timkenmuseum.org. Admissi… Continue

Added by Harlynne Geisler on August 7, 2009 at 8:57pm — No Comments

Storytelling Traits

I've been thinking a lot about how to characterise and define storytelling. I know it's always going to be a contentious issue and a lot depends on what your personal idea of storytelling is, but I've listed what I think below. Please let me know if you agree or disagree with them. Perhaps I have missed something out, or one of the characteristics shouldn't be there? N.B. A word of context first - this list was created on the basis of observing storytelling in Scotland (mainly through storytel… Continue

Added by Debbie Maxwell on August 1, 2009 at 4:34pm — 3 Comments

Lawrence Howard & Lynne Duddy offering workshops through Portland Story Theater (PST)

This fall, for the first time ever, PST is going to offer a series of storytelling workshops. These first sessions will take place over three Monday evenings: September 14th: Finding the Stories We Need To Tell Today, September 21st: Characterization and Voice, and September 28th: Bones of The Story. We already have a core group signed up so it's definitely a go!We're excited and delighted to be making this available to the Pacific Northwest community. Continue

Added by Lynne Duddy on August 1, 2009 at 11:07am — No Comments

"The Mermaid's Purse"

The Mermaid’s Purse By: Pam Munson Steadman (Lady Amuck, Storyteller), copyright 2004 Once upon a time in the land of nags, pirates, treasure chests, devils, hills, ducks, marshes, beaches, lighthouses and much more, there lived a lovely fair-haired young maiden by the name… Continue

Added by Lady Amuck Storyteller on July 16, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Buck P Creacy is now a Voting Member of "The Recording Academy"

"The Recording Academy" gives Aslan Productions Voting Membership Status Georgetown, KY - July 14, 2009 - This past week, a simple email arrived in my Inbox. It informed me that "after a thorough review of your work, market, and product," my little company, Aslan Pro… Continue

Added by Buck P Creacy on July 15, 2009 at 8:22pm — No Comments

THE NAKED SOUL OF STORYTELLING - Seeing Through A Glass Darkly

A Native American once told me that clouds reflect the soul of the river. One-sided images of everyday life barely, rarely, reflect what is true, because TRUTH is TRANSPARENT and, day-to-day, we tend to see through a glass darkly...the images we take in have a way of impr… Continue

Added by Mara Hawks on July 11, 2009 at 8:20am — 1 Comment

Magic Johnson Teaches Storytelling Techniques.

Sometimes there are surprise moments when some rather public storytelling skills are demonstrated very well. It is common to see public figures fail at storytelling. However, at the Michael Jackson Memorial service, entrepreneur and former professional basketball player Earvin "Magic" Johnson demonstrated a command of and elegance to his story. Although many speakers spoke at "MJ's" funeral, Magic's few moments stand out. Here are 4 things that anyone who wants to use storytelling can learn… Continue

Added by K. Sean Buvala on July 8, 2009 at 11:46am — No Comments

Storytelling in Eastern Canada: The Present and Future.

Storytellers of Canada-Conteurs du Canada Eastern Canada Annual Report 2008-2009. “Storytelling is part of the heritage and local character of Nova Scotia,” says Dartmouth’s Cindy Campbell, who has been performing for 25 years as a storyteller, singer, musician, puppeteer, actor, and writer. “In fact, it happens so much that people don't even realize they are doing it. This is the biggest challenge for our local storytelling communities, to get people to realize that storytelling here is… Continue

Added by Dale Jarvis on July 6, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Alabama Storytelling Association first statewide conference October 9-11 in Selma, Alabama

The Alabama Storytelling Association will meet at the Hampton Inn in Selma, Al. Friday night and Saturday night the Tale Tellin festival will be taking place in Selma, featuring Bill Harley, Tersi Bendiburg and Kathyrn Tucker Windham. Bill Harley and Tersi Bendiburg will conduct workshops on Saturday at our state conference. You are all welcome to participate. SAVE THE DATE!!! Continue

Added by Bruce Walker on July 5, 2009 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Stories of America's heroes

I am excited to be telling several times this summer stories of American Patriots. There seems to be a lot of need for stories that celebrate America; that teach and encourage public service, good deeds and perserverance. Our country has a wonderful history of people who though not perfect, helped build a nation that is strong and true and is still regardless of the current press evaluation - the leader of the free world and the hope of all the others. I am telling about Ben Franklin, Thomas Je… Continue

Added by Donna F. Slaton on June 25, 2009 at 8:24pm — 1 Comment