Ingalls, Terri
Having worked as a flight attendant, travel agent, media buyer, theater manager, actor, director, secretary and writer, Terri Ingalls has a wide range of experiences and people from which to draw stories and characters. She … Continue
Category Archives: Librarians
Payne, Sylvia
Sylvia Payne grew up listening to her mother tell family stories. Through her animated style Sylvia’s stories captivate young and old alike, sometimes stretching deep into the soul. A former children’s librarian, she has been … Continue
Kitson, Robin
Robin Kitson has been telling stories that Polish Your Heart for over 20 yrs. She is known for her personal tall tales, civil rights and women’s historical stories, Cajun folktales, motivational stories, STEM, and international … Continue
Mendenhall, Ray
“Here comes the Jolly man … he’ll tell you a story or two.” Jolly man stories is the experience of Amazing Songs and Whimsical Stories shared through the art and antics of Ray Mendenhall. Ray … Continue
Reeder, Nancy
Nancy loves adventure along with her three passions: Telling and writing stories, Backpacking, and Working with teachers to enhance their own storytelling in the classroom. Her stories range from fairy tales to folk tales, myths … Continue
Harrell, Michael Reno
Michael Reno Harrell is an award-winning songwriter, a published author, a nationally known storyteller and a visual artist. And he’s from the Southern Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina where all those things are as much … Continue
Bartlett, Lona
Lona Bartlett is a professional storyteller, puppeteer and educator who has delighted audiences throughout the U.S. and internationally for over 30 years. Degrees in education and a small-town upbringing in the Catskill Mountains provide inspiration … Continue
Eister, Lisa
Lisa Eister is a native of South Carolina with roots in the Appalachian Mountains. A certified educator, Lisa performs before school, festival and community audiences of all ages. Her concerts feature folktales, traditional Appalachian tales, … Continue
Gordon, Kathy
I was raised in the mountains of Western North Carolina by parents who told stories of growing up in the mountains. I delight in retelling these stories and ones of my own childhood. I was … Continue
Rarey, Kanute
Kanute is a story lover and storyteller. He writes and performs his stories from his heart. That work is a product of his life experiences and imagination. His goal to engage actively his audience and … Continue