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- Susanna "Granny Sue" Holstein is a West Virginia storyteller. Her specialty is Appalachian stories and ballads, but her repertoire includes stories from the rich traditions of the world's storytelling traditions and cultures. As a balladeer, storyteller and writer, Granny Sue notices the nuances of life and spins them into words that speak to audiences of all ages. Family stories, tall tales, children's participation and puppet stories, Appalachian ghost stores and ballads all find a place in Granny Sue's story bag.
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Natural High
I'm on a natural high, the kind that comes from knowing that what happened was exactly right and perfect and could not have been better. Ah, what a feeling! The audience was a group of developmentally challenged young adults, aged 17-27. The place was a weeklong summer camp that included classes, sports, and entertainment. I was tonight's entertainment. I've told for similar groups a few times, and each time has been pure pleasure. These guys know how to listen to a story. They jump right in w… Continue
Posted on August 7th, 2008 at 3:58pm —
The Bounteous Season
All's right in the garden. (Except for a few weeds, that is. More than a few, actually. A lot, to tell the truth. But then I'm a storyteller, so who knows what the truth really is?) Bounteous--what a great word. Liberal, generous, munificent. That describes this time of year precisely. The gardens are laden with produce. We share easily with the pigs, assured that more will replace what we give. Friends and family leave laden with food--potatoes, cucumbers, squash, tomatoes, jars of jam and j… Continue
Posted on August 4th, 2008 at 7:24am —
The Greenbrier Ghost
A poetry forum suggested writing a ballad as a writing prompt. The Greenbrier Ghost is West Virginia's most famous ghost story, and seemed like a good topic. Here's my ballad: The Greenbrier Ghost Zona was a maiden lovely Just sixteen years of age When murder stole her sweet young life By her cruel husband’s rage Trout Shue the smith was dark and strong And handsome, some would say But his true nature showed itself One January day Supper was cooked, a simple meal Hot biscuits, pickles, more… Continue
Posted on July 22nd, 2008 at 10:00pm — 3 Comments
A Perilous Journey
I left yesterday on a storytelling trip to eastern West Virginia: three gigs in two days, all for 4-H camps. Sounds simple enough, doesn't it? I live on the western side of the state, so I would be driving all the way across West Virginia, almost to the Virginia border. Traveling across such mountainous terrain can be...exciting. Fortunately I built in extra time; I needed it. I had not left my hollow before I met the first obstacle. Recent flooding had clogged ditches and created flooding. Th… Continue
Posted on June 10th, 2008 at 9:06pm — 3 Comments
Home from Iraq!
My son is finally home from his second deployment to Iraq (not counting his deployment in the first Gulf War). If you'd like to read about the return of his unit and see photos from yestreday's event, please visit my blog at http://www.grannysu.blogspot.com/ Just wanting to share the joy with my many friends!
Posted on June 8th, 2008 at 7:00pm — 3 Comments
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I will make sure that you get a copy when I can. I have been fascinated by the ballad stories for a long time and was quite surprised to realize how many people did not know them or realize how they have been continually resurfacing in other guises -- hence my book!
Connelly is my married name. My husband has relatives in Ohio. Where do you hail from?
I will be interested to your comments on my new book -- not yet released -- on the reworking of ballads in other formats such as short stories, novels, comic books and the like. I spent the last three years researching traditional ballads on both sides of the pond and spend a delicious amount of that time listening to and reading about the Appalachian variants.
Stories from Songs, published by Libraries Unlimited, should be available by the end of 2008 -- it is in production now.
Yours in stories,
Gail
So nice to MEET you!! :-)
I soooo enjoy receiving your wonderful newsletters!
Yaw^ko (thank you) for adding me as a friend!!
You certainly are doing some great work out there! :-)
I look forward to our paths crossing sometime, Sister!
Take care--keep in touch--if you can!??
Debra Morningstar
I read your comment on the Storytelling Presenters' page that you help find storytellers for libraries in your area. Please feel free to look over my site at www.mikelockett.com for your future storytelling needs. I am a 33-year veteran educator who always told stories part-time until my retirement 3 years ago. I am now available to travel across the country - and even have a storytelling book coming out in Taiwan this August. (I also travel internationally.) Best regards, Mike Lockett, The Normal Storyteller
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