Mitchell, Kirsten
I have been telling stories for as long as I can remember. From scaring myself and my friends at sleepovers, to entertaining younger children in vacation Bible School, storytelling always came as naturally to me … Continue
Category Archives: Humor
Frank, Mike
Heffelfinger, Bob
Wells, Megan
Megan Wells is a national touring Storyteller with over 30 years’ experience, and an impressive repertoire of stories. She is a recipient of the National Storytelling Network’s Oracle award, inducted into the Circle of Excellence … Continue
Russell, Andy
Andy Russell was born into a family and a culture rich with stories and storytellers. Every family gathering was filled with stories of history and hard times, simple pleasures and heartfelt emotions. Andy grew up … Continue
Ledford, Brenda Kay
A retired educator. Published writer. Author. Blogger. Award-winning poet/writer. 828.389.6262 ledfordbrenda@hotmail.com http://blueridgepoet.blogspot.com
ContinueFreeman, Kyra
In a world of screens and social media videos, the face-to-face, real-time connection between teller and audience is rare and powerful. Kyra Freeman has been fascinated by storytelling since childhood. A former school library media … Continue
Black, Donny
I am currently a construction safety training manager traveling around the world educating construction workers how to do their jobs without killing themselves or their co-workers. As a Navy brat, former Marine, over the road … Continue
Plasters, Charles
Born in Mayodan, NC on 11-22-1940. Lived first two years in a mill company house with neither running water nor electricity. Family moved to Elizabeth City County, VA. In 1942 when his dad took a … Continue
Wheeler, Anne
Anne first encountered the storytelling community in the early 2000s, when she produced Norton Dill’s award-winning documentary, Kathryn: The Story of a Teller, a long-time favorite at the Shoals. A storyteller herself now, Anne has … Continue