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Latest podcast episodes about storyfest

Stateside from Michigan Radio
Storytelling from Detroit StoryFest

Stateside from Michigan Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 49:07


If you love "The Moth" you'll want to listen to this hour of storytelling from Detroit's StoryFest, recorded at the Detroit Film Theater last Fall. Thanks to StoryFest producers and organizers - Tay Glass, McArdle Hankin, and Ellison Libiran.STORYTELLERS (in order):Laura Weber DavisBryce HuffmanSamuel L. Jackson with "The Pelican"Shannon CasonDame WilburnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minorities in Publishing
MiP Live at StoryFest 2024 - Westport Library

Minorities in Publishing

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 45:34


This is a live recording of the Minorities in Publishing podcast hosted at The Westport Library on September 21st as part of the 2024 StoryFest line up. Audio was provided by Travis Bell (The Westport Library).  StoryFest 2024 welcomed Jenn and fellow 2023 debut authors Don P. Hooper (True True) and Shannon C.F. Rogers (I'd Rather Burn Than Bloom and Eighteen Roses) about their respective year as debut authors in the young adult space. The group discusses expectations, surprises, and the ways they found community to help one another through a somewhat emotional, uplifting, and unpredictable time in their creative and professional lives.  [You can sign up for the MiP monthly newsletter with job listings, guest news, transcripts, and new eps on the MiP website here.] This month's ewsletter was sponsored by Writeability, a nonprofit writers guild, in defense of the imagination.

Good Morning Cookeville
Good Morning Cookeville - Storyfest

Good Morning Cookeville

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 18:35


Storyfest is this weekend and Beth Thompson along with last years amateur winner Emily Amonett are here to tell us all about it.

Stories from Real Life: A Storytelling Podcast
Live from Wimberley StoryFest

Stories from Real Life: A Storytelling Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 26:02


Host Melvin E. Edwards was the Master of Ceremonies during the Traditional Storytellers portion of the Wimberley (Texas) StoryFest over the weekend of October 12-14, 2023. He also interviewed various participants as they represented the theme of the weekend, which was "Story in all its forms." This episode is a brief summary of the singer-songwriters, filmmakers, and traditional storytellers. https://www.wimberleystoryfest.org/

WPKN Community Radio
Westport Library on WPKN PODCAST July 31, 2023

WPKN Community Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 53:57


The Westport Library's Open Book radio show today, co-hosted by Jennifer Bangser (Director of Community Partnership) and Alex Giannini (Associate Director of Programs) provided an overview of all the amazing events and programs happening at the Library, including new Verso University initiative and 6th Annual StoryFest, CT's largest Literary festival. Guests included: Clay Chapman, author, podcaster, and screenwriter. Clay is the author of the horror novel Ghosteater and creator of the podcast Fearmongers. He is a multi-year participant at Storyfest. Second guest are Ali Silva and Gus Rodriguez, creators and performers for Fireside Mystery Theatre, an award-winning podcast/theatre company that produces, live old-time radio inspired audio drama and variety shows with a decidedly modern macabre sensibility! Final Guest: Eric LaRocca, a Bram Stoker Award-nominated and Splatterpunk Award-winning author of the viral sensation Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke and The Strange Thing We Become and Other Dark Tales.

Thank God it's Friday!
TGIF marvels Milton

Thank God it's Friday!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 44:41


On Thank God It's Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Carlo Ritche and Ange Lavoipierre as they discuss blessings, books, and bathroom secrets all live from the Milton Theatre for Storyfest!

Thank God it's Friday!
TGIF marvels Milton

Thank God it's Friday!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 44:41


On Thank God It's Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Carlo Ritche and Ange Lavoipierre as they discuss blessings, books, and bathroom secrets all live from the Milton Theatre for Storyfest!

Good Morning Cookeville
Good Morning Cookeville - Peggy Fragopoulos

Good Morning Cookeville

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 19:40


Jason and Sheila learn about StoryFest from Peggy Fragopoulos.

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
Somerset Storyfest Special: SUSANNE GERVAY and Dani Vee

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 17:35


Somerset Storyfest Special: SUSANNE GERVAY with Dani Vee

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
Somerset Storyfest Special: JACQUELINE HARVEY with Dani Vee and James Layton

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 15:33


Somerset Storyfest Special: JACQUELINE HARVEY with Dani Vee and James Layton

somerset storyfest jacqueline harvey
Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
Somerset Storyfest Special: TRISTAN BANCKS with Dani Vee and James Layton

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 12:44


Somerset Storyfest Special: TRISTAN BANCKS with Dani Vee and James Layton

somerset storyfest tristan bancks
Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
Somerset Storyfest Special: JOEL MCKERROW with Dani Vee and James Layton

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 15:32


Somerset Storyfest Special: JOEL MCKERROW with Dani Vee and James Layton

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
Somerset Storyfest Special: LOUISE PARK with Dani Vee and James Layton

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 19:58


Somerset Storyfest Special: LOUISE PARK with Dani Vee and James Layton

Writes4Women
New Writing Directions Part 2: Meredith Jaffé, The Tricky Art of Forgiveness

Writes4Women

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 54:23


Today's episode is the second in a two-part focus on writers taking new directions in their author career. Last week Pam chatted to Sasha Wasley and this week's guest is Meredith Jaffé.  Meredith is the author of four novels for adults: The Fence, The Making of Christina,The Dressmakers of Yarrandarrah Prison and her new release The Tricky Art of Forgiveness. She has also published a middle grade novel, The Horse Warrior and was the founding director of Storyfest a fabulous writing festival on the south coast of NSW. With a break of four years between her second and third adult fiction titles, and a new publisher, Meredith has moved into a new phase of her author career with the publication of her two latest novels. Meredith has a wealth of writing experience and in this episode talks about her new release, working with a different publisher and what it's like to now be on a book a year schedule.  So grab a bevvy of your choice, and join Pam and Meredith Jaffé on the Writes4Women Convo Couch.    SHOW NOTES: Writes4Women www.writes4women.com Facebook @writes4women Twitter / Instagram @w4wpodcast   W4W Patreon https://www.writes4women.com/support-us-on-patreon   Meredith Jaffé Website: click here Facebook: click here Twitter: click here Instagram: click here Buy The Tricky Art of Forgiveness  here   Pamela Cook www.pamelacook.com.au Facebook: click here Twitter: click here  Instagram: click here   This episode produced by Pamela Cook for Writes4Women. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/writes4women?fan_landing=true See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stories in the key of GC's podcast
Emmeline Anthony 'When This Becomes Enough'

Stories in the key of GC's podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 8:55


Emmeline Anthony is a student at Somerset College and performed this story as part of Storyfest 2020.  Her story 'When This Becomes Enough' tackles an issue I know I felt when I was in my teens. Why go outside when I am totally comfortable inside my room? My perfectly safe space. I asked Emmeline, if her story was a song, what would the lyrics be? I then used her lysics to write the song in this episode. Thanks so much to Andrea Lewis and the Storyfest team and to all the staff and students at Somerset College on the Gold Coast. And thank you Emmeline for writing and performing this story for us. Thanks also to Jake Morton for the beats and samples and to Somerset students, Aleeza Tariq and Riddhi Athota for the introductions. I hope you enjoy.  

Stories in the key of GC's podcast
Ayla Chirathivat-Geralds 'The Girl Who Loved the World'

Stories in the key of GC's podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 10:15


Ayla Chirathivat-Geralds loves the world and when the pandemic hit in 2020, she knew that she would not be going on an aeroplane for quite some time. But luckily for her she discovered that the place she calls home is a pretty wonderful place. This Stories in the Key of GC performance was presented at Somerset Storyfest 2022 held at the wonderful Somerset College on the Gold Coast. Thanks so much to Andrea Lewis and the Storyfest team for having us and especially to Ayla for writing and performing her story for this event. Thanks also to Jake Morton for running the sound design whilst I played the piano and to Somerset students, Aleeza Tariq and Riddhi Athota for the introductions.

Writes4Women
New Release Feature Author: Genevieve Novak with Meredith Jaffé

Writes4Women

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 57:46


Welcome to the April New Release Feature Author with guest host Meredith Jaffé chatting to debut author Genevieve Novak. Meredith is the author of four novels for adults, The Tricky Art of Forgiveness (released just a few weeks ago and, The Dressmakers of Yarrandarrah Prison , The Making of Christina and The Fence. She's also written the first in a children's series, Horse Warrior, which was published in 2019 and has contributed a short story emergency undies to the 2019 Funny Bones anthology. You may remember Meredith as the director of Storyfest, a fabulous literary festival on the south coast of New South Wales. And you may have come across her in one of her many stints as a facilitator at a writer's festival, either in Sydney or in the regions. Genevieve Novak is our guest on the podcast today. Genevieve is a writer from Melbourne who writes romantic comedies, content, and really long text messages. After studying creative writing at the University of Adelaide, Genevieve worked as a copywriter, social media manager and producer in Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne. Her debut novel, No Hard Feelings has just been released  by Harper Collins. Described by Books+Publishing as  "a gratifying, warm and funny debut" No Hard Feelings centres around the life of Penny as she navigates the final years of her twenties hungover, underpaid and overwhelmed. Not where she expected to be.  This is a great chat between a more experienced author and a debut novelist, as they share their experiences of writing, and chat about the book. Grab a cuppa, sit back, and enjoy this episode with Meredith Jaffé and Genevieve Novak.   SHOW NOTES: Writes4Women www.writes4women.com Facebook @writes4women Twitter / Instagram @w4wpodcast   W4W Patreon https://www.writes4women.com/support-us-on-patreon   Genevieve Novak Website: click here Facebook: click here Instagram: click here Order No Hard Feelingshere   Meredith Jaffé Website: click here Facebook: click here Instagram: click here Buy The Tricky Art of Forgivenesshere   Pamela Cook www.pamelacook.com.au Facebook: click here Twitter: click here  Instagram: click here   This episode produced by  Pamela Cook for Writes4Women.     Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/writes4women?fan_landing=true See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
474. Somerset Storyfest with Andrea Lewis & Dani Vee

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2022 22:26


Somerset Storyfest with Andrea Lewis & Dani Vee

The Story Collider
Inspiring: Stories about telling #MyScienceStory

The Story Collider

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 35:13


This week, we present two stories about the people in our lives who inspired us not only to love science, but to find our place and reach our full potential within it. With this episode, we also kick off our end-of-year fundraising campaign! Find out more here. If there's someone who inspired your science story, you can honor them with a donation to The Story Collider in their name. Part 1: On her first day as a music therapist, Jude Treder-Wolff realizes the job isn't what she expected. Part 2: After witnessing tragedy as a child, Mani-Jade Garcia stops speaking. Jude Treder-Wolff has been featured on PBS Stories From The Stage, RISK! live show and podcast, Mortified, Generation Women, Mistakes Were Made, Now You're Talking, The Armando Diaz Experience at The Magnet Theater, StoryFest at The Peoples Improv Theater, The Liar Show, Story Exchange, and many others in the New York City area, Story District in Washington, DC, and Ex Fabula in Milwaukee, WI. She believes in the power of story to build community and is host/creator of (mostly) TRUE THINGS, a game wrapped in a storytelling show, which was the first Long Island-based storytelling show. It was performed monthly at The Performing Arts Studio in Port Jefferson from 2014 until the shutdown – including a teen edition - and expanded to include shows at Industry in Huntington, NY and The Dolphin Bookshop in Port Washington. From 2016-2018 co-facilitated a teen storytelling program for rural teens in southeast Iowa, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Music Therapist, and improviser. Mani-Jade Garcia, or MJ (they/them) is a Black-Indigenous-Latinx two-spirit abolitionist, science communicator, artist, and certified holistic yoga teacher exploring the relationship between indigenous healing practices and mental health. Mani-Jade works as an educator for the Racial Trauma Center at Genesee Valley Psychology and as a community-based researcher/evaluator with Social Insights Research). Mani-Jade is currently completing their doctorate in Clinical Psychology. They are co-founder of Black In Mental Health (Twitter/IG: @BlackInMH), Black In Data (Twitter: @BlkInData) and founder/director of Refuge Workgroup (Twitter: @RefugeWorkgroup) a movement dedicated to bringing safety, accountability, and healing to academic and professional spaces. Contact Mani-Jade at manigarcia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Writer's Book Club Podcast
Meredith Jaffe

Writer's Book Club Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2021 87:48


This month I had a lovely long chat with Meredith Jaffe about her latest novel The Dressmakers of Yarrandarrah Prison.In this episode, Meredith takes us on the journey from first draft, through to structural and copy edits and finally to finished novel. She talked about writing multiple points of view with an ensemble cast of characters, the concept of head hopping, the unusual drafting process she used for her next novel and how she seeds backstory throughout the narrative.Remember there can be spoilers in this podcast, so if you prefer not to know anything about a book before you've read it, off you go and have a read, then come back and have a listen after you've read it.ABOUT MEREDITH JAFFEMeredith Jaffé is the author of three novels for adults - The Dressmakers of Yarrandarrah Prison (May 2021), The Making of Christina (2017) and The Fence (2016.) Horse Warrior, the first in a children's series, was published in 2019. She also contributed a short story, Emergency Undies, to the 2019 Funny Bones anthology.She is the Festival Director of StoryFest, held on the NSW South Coast, and regularly facilitates at other writers' festivals and author events. Previously, she wrote the weekly literary column for the online women's magazine The Hoopla. Her feature articles, reviews, and opinion pieces have also appeared in The Guardian Australia, The Huffington Post, and Mamamia.Meredith Jaffe Website - https://www.meredithjaffe.com/ Writer's Book Club Podcast Website & Show Notes - http://writersbookclubpodcast.com/

Writes4Women
Meredith Jaffé: The Dressmakers of Yarrandarrah Prison,

Writes4Women

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 48:33


Welcome to the April New Release Feature Author episode featuring Meredith Jaffé Meredith is the author of three novels for adults The Fence (2016.), The Making of Christina (2017) and The Dressmakers of Yarrandarrah Prison (May 2021). Horse Warrior, the first in a children’s series, was published in 2019. She also contributed a short story, Emergency Undies, to the 2019 Funny Bones anthology. She is the Festival Director of StoryFest, held on the NSW South Coast, and regularly facilitates at other writers’ festivals and author events. Previously, she wrote the weekly literary column for the online women’s magazine The Hoopla. Her feature articles, reviews, and opinion pieces have also appeared in The Guardian Australia, The Huffington Post, and Mamamia. Meredith became  a writer via the scenic route, which I’ll be asking her about today. Her new novel The Dressmakers of Yarrandarrah Prison is a funny, dark and moving novel about finding humanity, friendship and redemption in unexpected places and Meredith is here to tell us all about it as our new release feature author for April.   SHOW NOTES: Writes4Women www.writes4women.com Facebook @writes4women Twitter / Instagram @w4wpodcast   W4W Patreon https://www.writes4women.com/support-us-on-patreon   Meredith Jaffé Website : click here Facebook: click here Instagram: click here Storyfest: click here   Pamela Cook www.pamelacook.com.au Facebook: click here Twitter: click here  Instagram: click here     This episode produced by Georgia Nelson and Pamela Cook for Writes4Women.       Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/writes4women?fan_landing=true See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Writes4Women
The Business of Writing: Your Author Website with Michelle Barraclough

Writes4Women

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 64:05


Welcome to this week's Business of Writing episode. Today's guest is Michelle Barraclough. Michelle is a woman who wears many hats. She's an accomplished writer whose first novel As I Am, a contemporary drama, was highly commended in the 2017 Richell Prize for Emerging Writers and earnt her a 12-month mentorship with Hachette. Michelle is currently working on her second novel, The Tangled Green, while juggling quite a few other writing-related projects. Michelle's double degree in business and arts, majoring in literature and marketing, led her not only down the writing path, but she has also run her own business, written a long-running blog on parenting and is now the marketing manager for Storyfest, a fabulous writers festival on the New South Wales South Coast. Michelle also designs websites, specialising in authors at Fresh Web Design - and also designed the Writes4women website. And because that's not quite enough, she has started a brand new podcast called the Writer's Book Club where she does a deep dive along with the author into a specially selected novel each month.  In this episode Pam and  Michelle do a deep dive into websites for authors.     SHOW NOTES: Writes4Women www.writes4women.com Facebook @writes4women Twitter / Instagram @w4wpodcast   W4W Patreon https://www.writes4women.com/support-us-on-patreon   Michelle Barraclough Websites Fresh Web Design: click here Michelle Barraclough: Click here Writers' Book Club Podcast: click here Facebook: click here Instagram: click here Twitter: click here   Pamela Cook www.pamelacook.com.au Facebook: click here Twitter: click here  Instagram: click here   This episode produced by Pamela Cook and Georgia Nelson for Writes4Women.     Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/writes4women?fan_landing=true See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

School of Kingdom Writers
Kingdom Creative: Tim Pollock – To Org or Not to Org

School of Kingdom Writers

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 56:47


God is at work and the Kingdom is advancing. Meet one of the men of God who is doing the hard work in the streets. Tim Pollock is the co-founder of BigFish FolkLike and StoryFest in New Concord, Ohio. He uses oral storytelling to take the message of the Kingdom to the world. Brad Pauquette […] The post Kingdom Creative: Tim Pollock – To Org or Not to Org appeared first on School of Kingdom Writers.

The Overnightscape Underground
Quaquaversal Satellite – Storyfest (1/15/21)

The Overnightscape Underground

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2021 46:14


46:14 – Three stories in one show!! Ambrose Bierce’s A Cargo of Cat, Tushmaker’s Toothpull by G H Derby, and Test Rocket by Jack Douglas!! PQ Ribber saw an Evel Knievel docu!! Another act of juxtaposed entertainium!! This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States License. Attribution by PQ Ribber Released January 2021 […]

PQ – The Overnightscape Underground
Quaquaversal Satellite – Storyfest (1/15/21)

PQ – The Overnightscape Underground

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2021 46:14


46:14 – Three stories in one show!! Ambrose Bierce’s A Cargo of Cat, Tushmaker’s Toothpull by G H Derby, and Test Rocket by Jack Douglas!! PQ Ribber saw an Evel Knievel docu!! Another act of juxtaposed entertainium!! This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States License. Attribution by PQ Ribber Released January 2021 […]

WPKN Community Radio
OPEN BOOK - StoryFest - WESTPORT LIBRARY

WPKN Community Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 44:44


OPEN BOOK - StoryFest - WESTPORT LIBRARY by WPKN Community Radio

Tell The Damn Story
Tell The Damn Story #148: HOW TO TELL THE DAMN STORY SUMMER SERIES (Part 3) EDITING = Clear, Cut, Delete

Tell The Damn Story

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 90:13


The Boys Are Back -- With Back Up! It's the THIRD WEEK, And Alex and Chris are back with Part 3 of their month-long supersize workshop, the “HOW TO TELL THE DAMN STORY SUMMER SERIES.” Pop culture king Caseen Gaines and spoken word poet and children’s book creator Toney Jackson have returned. This time we added on some slam poet winning, co-founder of BlackNerdProblems, and author of the new book, "WE WERE ALL SOMEONE ELSE YESTERDAY," OMAR HOLMON. Now it's time to discuss The editing process! How to get down and get the work done. Remember this series takes up episodes 146 - 149, leading up to episode 150 StoryFest (the three-sectioned, weekend long interview clips package) to celebrate this milestone. Want to be more a part of this? Share your editing methods or stories. Want to know more about our guests? Just click on their names above. Have any questions, or suggestions for episode topics? Leave your thoughts in our comments section. Or write to us at: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com

Tell The Damn Story
Tell The Damn Story #147: HOW TO TELL THE DAMN STORY SUMMER SERIES (Part 2) - Getting The Work Done

Tell The Damn Story

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2020 89:13


The Boys Are Back in Town! This week, Alex and Chris are back with Part 2 of their month-long workshop, the “HOW TO TELL THE DAMN STORY SUMMER SERIES.” Pop culture king Caseen Gaines and spoken word poet and children’s book creator Toney Jackson have returned. This time they'll discuss getting the BUTTS in the SEATS! How to get down and get the work done. Remember this series takes up episodes 146, 147, 148, and 149, creating an opportunity for us to use episode 150 as StoryFest (the three-sectioned, weekend long interview clips package). That would be a cool way to celebrate this milestone. Want to be more a part of this? Send in your methods for nurturing inspiration. Where do you find it? What do you do with it? Have any questions, or suggestions for episode topics? Leave your thoughts in our comments section. Or write to us at: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com

MONEY FM 89.3 - Weekend Mornings
Weekends: Kamini Ramachandran on How StoryFest 2020 Could Change Your Lifeand your children

MONEY FM 89.3 - Weekend Mornings

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2020 14:32


Glenn van Zutphen and award-winning author Neil Humphreys speak to Kamini Ramachandran, Master Storyteller and Creative Producer of StoryFest Online 2020 about what audiences can expect from this year’s fourth edition of the annual festival, themed "The Heart of the Story" and its mission to celebrate and showcases a variety of styles, repertoire, and cultural arts presentations of storytelling from Singapore and around the world. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Tell The Damn Story
Tell The Damn Story #146: How To Tell The Damn Story Summer Writing Series - Part One

Tell The Damn Story

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2020 59:27


This week, Alex and Chris launch a month-long workshop, the “HOW TO TELL THE DAMN STORY SUMMER SERIES.” Each week in July, we will join with special guests to focus on a different aspect of the creative process. This episode features non-fiction pop culture king Caseen Gaines and spoken word poet and children’s book creator Toney Jackson to explore inspiration. We'll discus where it comes from, how to work with it, respect it, and keep it flowing so you can Tell Your Damn Story! By the way, this series takes up episodes 146, 147, 148, and 149, creating an opportunity for us to use episode 150 as StoryFest (the three-sectioned, weekend long interview clips package). That would be a cool way to celebrate this milestone. What do you think? Leave your thoughts in our comments section. Or write to us at: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com * Want to be more a part of this? Send in your methods for nurturing inspiration. Where do you find it? What do you do with it?

StoryADay
171 - More Readers For Your Writing

StoryADay

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2020 25:22


StoryADay's annual showcase, StoryFest 2020, is happening on June 27-28. Here's how you can get involved. How To Get Involved https://stada.me/sf20 How To Write Author Biographies and Story Summaries https://stada.me/summary  

Writes4Festivals
Storyfest 2019 "Weaving History Through Stories"

Writes4Festivals

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 59:58


Female highwaywomen and the Estonian underground may not sound like they have much in common but each reveals a story of women tested by adversity. One when transported to Australia where she must forge a new life and a new identity. The other when Stalin’s brutal red army crushes everything in its path. Join Lauren Chater, author of the bestseller and Meg Keneally with her debut solo novel , an epic adventure based on the extraordinary life of convict Mary Bryant, as they discuss the amazing woman at the centre of their stories. Hosted byNicole Abadee.The Lace WeaverFled SHOWNOTES: Writes4Festivalshttp://www.writes4women.com/writes4festivals/Facebook - @Writes4FestivalsTwitter / Instagram - @w4wpodcast Storyfest https://www.storyfest.org.auFacebook / Twitter - @storyfestinc Lauren Chaterhttps://laurenchater.comFacebook @Lauren.ChaterSydTwitter @WellReadCookie Meg KeneallyFacebook @megkeneallyTwitter @KeneallyMeg Nicole Abadeehttps://www.nicoleabadee.com.auFacebook @nicole.abadeeTwitter @NicoleAbadee Pamela Cookwww.pamelacook.com.auFacebook - @pamelacookauthorTwitter - @PamelaCookAU Listen Up Podcasting (Kel Butler)www.listenuppodcasting.com.auFacebook / Twitter - @kelbutler @listenuppodcasting

Writes4Festivals
Storyfest 2019 "The Power of Sound"

Writes4Festivals

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 63:00


’s narration of Girt is one of Audible Australia's bestselling audio books of all time. Rolling Stone declared his Australian history podcast, Rum, Rebels & Ratbags, one of 2016’s hottest podcasts. documented her path to publication in The First Time Podcast. is co-host, of the top-rating podcast So You Want To Be A Writer. Join them as they discuss why the publishing industry is no longer just about printing books and why we're turning to sound. Hosted by .David HuntKatherine Collette Allison Tait Pamela Cook SHOWNOTES: Writes4Festivalshttp://www.writes4women.com/writes4festivals/Facebook - @Writes4FestivalsTwitter / Instagram - @w4wpodcast Storyfest https://www.storyfest.org.auFacebook / Twitter - @storyfestinc Pamela Cookwww.pamelacook.com.auFacebook @pamelacookauthorTwitter @PamelaCookAU David Hunthttps://davidhuntwriter.comFacebook @dphunt1Twitter @DavidHuntGirt Allison Taithttps://allisontait.comFacebook @AllisonTaitWriterTwitter @altait Katherine ColletteFacebook @kolletteTwitter @kecollette Listen Up Podcasting (Kel Butler)www.listenuppodcasting.com.auFacebook / Twitter - @kelbutler @listenuppodcasting

Writes4Festivals
Storyfest 2019 "Unforgettable Settings"

Writes4Festivals

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2020 60:46


So often, we talk about landscape as character and how setting informs the story. Join Candice FoxRobert HollingworthandKaren Viggers as they discuss how place is central to their storytelling and is so much more than a mere location. Hosted by Inga Simpson., If you like this episode of the Writes4Festivals podcast, check out all of our episodes at http://www.writes4women.com/writes4festivals/ OR SUBSCRIBE to Writes4Festivals at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your pods. SHOWNOTES: Writes4Festivalshttp://www.writes4women.com/writes4festivals/Facebook - @Writes4FestivalsTwitter / Instagram - @w4wpodcast Storyfest https://www.storyfest.org.auFacebook / Twitter - @storyfestinc Candice Foxhttps://www.candicefox.orgFacebook @candicefoxauthorTwitter @candicefoxbooks Robert Hollingworthhttps://roberthollingworth.com.auFacebook @robert.hollingworth.37 Karen Viggershttps://www.karenviggers.comFacebook @grass.castleTwitter @ViggersK Inga Simpsonhttps://www.ingasimpson.com.auFacebook @simpsoningaTwitter @@NestOfPages Pamela Cookwww.pamelacook.com.auFacebook - @pamelacookauthorTwitter - @PamelaCookAU Listen Up Podcasting (Kel Butler)www.listenuppodcasting.com.auFacebook / Twitter - @kelbutler @listenuppodcasting

Writes4Festivals
Storyfest 2019 "We're Not Getting Any Younger"

Writes4Festivals

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2019 59:32


They call it the Sandwich Generation. Adult children juggling children of their own, work and ageing parents. In her latest book, journalist reveals society’s discomfort with the stark realities of ageing, disease and death in a culture that celebrates eternal youth. As a GP, knows only too well what ageing looks like. Drawing on personal experience, these two writers share insights into what we are facing as our parents age, as we age, and how to navigate that path with compassion and humour. Hosted by .Amal Awad Joanna Nell Pamela Cook If you like this episode of the Writes4Festivals podcast, check out all of our episodes at http://www.writes4women.com/writes4festivals/ OR SUBSCRIBE at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your pods. SHOWNOTES: Writes4Festivalshttp://www.writes4women.com/writes4festivals/Facebook - @Writes4FestivalsTwitter / Instagram - @w4wpodcast Storyfest https://www.storyfest.org.auFacebook / Twitter - @storyfestinc Amal Awadhttp://amalawad.comFacebook @amalmdawad Joanna Nellhttps://www.joannanell.comFacebook @JoannanellwriterTwitter @Jo_nell_writer Pamela Cookwww.pamelacook.com.auFacebook - @pamelacookauthorTwitter - @PamelaCookAU Listen Up Podcasting (Kel Butler)www.listenuppodcasting.com.auFacebook - @kelbutler / @listenuppodcastingTwitter - @KelButler

Writes4Women
Kelly Doust "Life's Second Act"

Writes4Women

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2019 65:48


Kelly Doust is determined to let older women know that their second act has the potential to be their most powerful. In this episode she talks to Pam about her recently released book "The Power Age" which collates the wisdom of accomplished women from all walks of life and all over the globe, into an inspiring collection of interviews and information. Then Pam and Kel reveal the authors, books and interviews that changed them and their writing somehow, from the 32 interviews chats they've had in this year. This will be our final episode for 2019. Pam and Kel are taking a well earned break until February 2020. In the meantime subscribe to the Writes4Festivals podcast so you can listen to all of the sessions and readings we will be dropping over summer from Storyfest, National Young Writer's Festival and the Wollongong Writer's Festival 2019. Happy Holidays! If you like this episode of the Writes4Women podcast, check out our other episodes at www.writes4women.com OR SUBSCRIBE at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your pods. #KellyDoust #The PowerAge #MurdochBooks #MatureAge #Non-Fiction #WritingLife #WritingCommunity #podcasts #WritingPodcasts SHOWNOTES: Writes4Womenwww.writes4women.comFacebook @writes4womenTwitter / Instagram @w4wpodcast W4W Patreonhttps://www.writes4women.com/support-us-on-patreon Kelly Dousthttps://kellydoust.com.auFacebook @kellydoust1Twitter@KellyDoust Pamela Cookwww.pamelacook.com.auFacebook @pamelacookauthorTwitter @PamelaCookAU Listen Up Podcasting (Kel Butler)www.listenuppodcasting.com.auFacebook @kelbutler / @listenuppodcastingTwitter @KelB Writes4Festivals Podcastwww.writes4women.com/writes4festivalsFacebook @Writes4Festivals

Writes4Festivals
Storyfest 2019 "The Art of Forgetting"

Writes4Festivals

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2019 54:24


In a live version of his popular 2017 TedX talk, David Hunt argues that in order for Australia to understand who we are, we must embrace the good and bad in our history.The Art of Forgetting, David is the author of the bestselling, award-winning, and the sequel, . He writes regularly about Australia’s past for the national newspapers and talks about the same on radio and in his podcast He is also the presenter for Foxtel History Channel’s 2019 documentary series, Girt: The Unauthorised History of AustraliaTrue GirtRum, Rebels and Ratbags. Aussie Inventions That Changed the World. If you like this episode of the Writes4Festivals podcast, check out all of our episodes at http://www.writes4women.com/writes4festivals/ OR SUBSCRIBE at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your pods. #w4wpodcast #SF19 #Storyfest #Milton #Writing #festivals #DavidHunt #Girt #TrueGirt #Australia #History #Colonisation #Podcasts #WritingPodcasts SHOWNOTES: Writes4Festivalshttp://www.writes4women.com/writes4festivals/Facebook - @Writes4FestivalsTwitter / Instagram - @w4wpodcast Storyfest https://www.storyfest.org.auFacebook / Twitter - @storyfestinc David Hunthttps://davidhuntwriter.comTwitter @DavidHuntGirt Pamela Cookwww.pamelacook.com.auFacebook - @pamelacookauthorTwitter - @PamelaCookAU Listen Up Podcasting (Kel Butler)www.listenuppodcasting.com.auFacebook / Twitter - @kelbutler @listenuppodcasting

Writes4Festivals
Storyfest 2019 "Accidental Feminists"

Writes4Festivals

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 61:59


Born in the 50s and 60s, they faced the future armed with the pill, free education and the chance to earn their own paycheque. But it's been a long row to hoe and there's still plenty of work to do to make this a better, fairer world. Join in conversation with Meredith Jaffe as they discuss Jane’s latest non-fiction book .Jane Caro Accidental FeministsAccidental Feminists is the story of a generation of women who unintentionally changed the world. If you like this episode of the Writes4Festivals podcast, check out all of our episodes at http://www.writes4women.com/writes4festivals/ OR SUBSCRIBE at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your pods. #w4wpodcast #SF19 #Storyfest #Milton #Writing #JaneCaro #AccidentalFeminists #Memoir #Feminism #writingfestivals #podcasts SHOWNOTES: Writes4Festivalshttp://www.writes4women.com/writes4festivals/Facebook - @Writes4FestivalsTwitter / Instagram - @w4wpodcast Storyfest https://www.storyfest.org.auFacebook / Twitter - @storyfestinc Pamela Cookwww.pamelacook.com.auFacebook - @pamelacookauthorTwitter - @PamelaCookAU Listen Up Podcasting (Kel Butler)www.listenuppodcasting.com.auFacebook / Twitter - @kelbutler @listenuppodcasting Jane Carohttps://janetheproject.comTwitter - @JaneCaroFacebook - @janecaroofficial

Writes4Festivals
Storyfest 2019 "Becoming a Bestseller"

Writes4Festivals

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 60:49


Natasha Lester swapped a career in marketing to become a writer. Her first two novels were works of literary fiction but Lester found her passions lay in writing historical fiction. Since 2016, she has published a string of novels but it is that rocketed Lester to international acclaim. She chats with Suzanne Leal about the journey, the surprises, the joys and the secrets to her success.The Paris Seamstress If you like this episode of the Writes4Festivals podcast, check out all of our episodes at http://www.writes4women.com/writes4festivals/ OR SUBSCRIBE at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your pods. #w4wpodcast #SF19 #Storyfest #Milton #Writing #festivals #NatshaLester #HistoricalFiction #History #Fiction #WritingCommunity SHOWNOTES: Writes4Festivalshttp://www.writes4women.com/writes4festivals/Facebook - @Writes4FestivalsTwitter / Instagram - @w4wpodcast Storyfest https://www.storyfest.org.auFacebook / Twitter - @storyfestinc Pamela Cookwww.pamelacook.com.auFacebook - @pamelacookauthorTwitter - @PamelaCookAU Listen Up Podcasting (Kel Butler)www.listenuppodcasting.com.auFacebook / Twitter - @kelbutler @listenuppodcasting Natasha Lester https://www.natashalester.com.auTwitter @Natasha_LesterFacebook @NatashaLesterAuthor Suzanne Lealhttp://suzanneleal.comTwitter - @suzanne_lealFacebook - @suzanne.author

Writes4Festivals
Storyfest 19 "Searching Out The Bundian Way"

Writes4Festivals

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2019 51:40


Naturalist, poet and seasoned bushwalker worked for over a decade to uncover the Bundian Way, a 380-kilometre ancient pathway from Mount Kosciuszko to the New South Wales far south coast, used by both the Aboriginal people of the area and the earliest British arrivals. John collaborated with the Eden Aboriginal Land Council to survey and researching the history of the ancient pathway. Thanks to their efforts, today the Bundian Way is heritage listed. But what is it about the Bundian Way that makes it less like a walk and more like a pilgrimage? John BlayHosted by Inga Simpson If you like this episode of the Writes4Festivals podcast, check out all of our episodes at http://www.writes4women.com/writes4festivals/ OR SUBSCRIBE at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your pods. #w4wpodcast #SF19 #Storyfest #Milton #Writing #festivals #BundianWay #FirstNations #History #Nature SHOWNOTES: Writes4Festivalshttp://www.writes4women.com/writes4festivals/Facebook - @Writes4FestivalsTwitter / Instagram - @w4wpodcast Storyfest https://www.storyfest.org.auFacebook / Twitter - @storyfestinc Pamela Cookwww.pamelacook.com.auFacebook - @pamelacookauthorTwitter - @PamelaCookAU Listen Up Podcasting (Kel Butler)www.listenuppodcasting.com.auFacebook / Twitter - @kelbutler @listenuppodcasting John Blay Bookshttps://www.booktopia.com.au/on-track-john-blay/prod9781742234441.html Inga Simpsonhttps://www.ingasimpson.com.auTwitter - @NestOfPagesFacebook - @simpsoninga

Writes4Festivals
Storyfest 19 "Criminal Minds"

Writes4Festivals

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2019 100:56


The first session from the first ever Storyfest in Milton is here and it is a doozy! All about what does go on inside the mind of a crime writer. Are they are constantly murdering people in their sleep. Or maybe they trawl the internet for hours searching for despicable inspirations. Who better to ask than three of Australia's bestselling crime writers as they reveal what draws them to write crime, the dark and the funny, with Candice Fox, Michael Robotham and Christian White. Hosted by Meredith Jaffè. Hilarious, shocking and interesting as hell this panel will have you crying with laughter and gasping for breath. A brilliant start to an outstanding festival. If you like this episode of the Writes4Festivals podcast, check out all of our episodes at http://www.writes4women.com/writes4festivals/ OR SUBSCRIBE at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your pods. #w4wpodcast #sf19 #Storyfest #Milton #Writing #CandiceFox #MichaelRobotham #ChristianWhite #CrimeFiction #CrimeWriting #fiction #festivals #podcasts SHOWNOTES: Writes4Festivalshttp://www.writes4women.com/writes4festivals/Facebook - @Writes4FestivalsTwitter / Instagram - @w4wpodcast Storyfest https://www.storyfest.org.auFacebook / Twitter - @storyfestinc Pamela Cookwww.pamelacook.com.auFacebook - @pamelacookauthorTwitter - @PamelaCookAU Listen Up Podcasting (Kel Butler)www.listenuppodcasting.com.auFacebook / Twitter - @kelbutler @listenuppodcasting Candice Fox https://www.candicefox.orgTwitter - @candicefoxbooksFacebook - @candicefoxauthor Michael Robothamhttp://www.michaelrobotham.comTwitter - @michaelrobothamFacebook - @MichaelRobothamAU Christian Whitehttps://www.christian-white.comTwitter - @CWhiteAuthor

House of Legends
Episode 9: Why We Tell Stories with Martina Pisciali

House of Legends

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 21:19


Our first guest on House of Legends is Martina Pisciali, a young storyteller from Italy whom I was fortunate enough to work with at Storyfest in Singapore. Martina is a regular performer at Raccontaminuastoria, the International Storytelling Festival of Rome, as well as at international festivals in Sharjah and Bolzano. She is the apprentice of the highly-regarded storytellers Paola Balbi and Davide Bardi and a translator of bilingual performances. Martina's repertoire consists of Greek and Roman myths and global folktales, with a focus on the Middle East and the Mediterranean. Follow Martina on Instagram at @martinapisciali and catch her live if you can!

The Straits Times Audio Features
What to do in Singapore (June 20-July 4): Beerfest Asia 2019 (food) and StoryFest Festival Singapore (arts): Life Picks Ep 37

The Straits Times Audio Features

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2019 8:19


Life Picks Ep 37: What to do in Singapore (June 20-July 4): Beerfest Asia 2019 (food) and StoryFest Festival Singapore (arts) 8:18 mins Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks. This week, host Melissa Sim is joined by colleagues Anjali Raguraman and Akshita Nanda, who chat about Beerfest Asia 2019 which is on from June 27-30 and Storyfest Festival Singapore which is on from June 21-24. Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc  Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXg  Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts  Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks
What to do in Singapore (June 20-July 4): Beerfest Asia 2019 (food) and StoryFest Festival Singapore (arts): Life Picks Ep 37

Life Picks

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2019 8:19


Life Picks Ep 37: What to do in Singapore (June 20-July 4): Beerfest Asia 2019 (food) and StoryFest Festival Singapore (arts) 8:18 mins Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks. This week, host Melissa Sim is joined by colleagues Anjali Raguraman and Akshita Nanda, who chat about Beerfest Asia 2019 which is on from June 27-30 and Storyfest Festival Singapore which is on from June 21-24. Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc  Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/oeXg  Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts  Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg

Writes4Festivals
Storyfest Launch With Markus Zusak

Writes4Festivals

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2019 86:07


In celebration of the very first Storyfest which will be happening in Milton from 21-23 June 2019, we are re-releasing the Storyfest launch from last year with Markus Zusak. Tickets are still available for some events, snatch them up at www.storyfest.org.au Storyfest has launched with an almighty bang, featuring the voice and stories of almighty author, Markus Zusak. In this special episode of the W4W podcast Markus is in conversation with Storyfest organiser, Suzanne Leal, chatting about his book "Bridge of Clay". If you like this episode of the Writes4Festivals podcast, check out all of our episodes at http://www.writes4women.com/writes4festivals/ OR SUBSCRIBE at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your pods. #w4wpodcast #Storyfest #Milton #MarkusZusack #BridgeofClay #Writing #WritingFestivals #RegionalNSW #podcasts #writingpodcastsSHOWNOTES: Writes4Festivals Web - www.writes4women.com/writes4festivals/Facebook - @writes4festivalsTwitter/Instagram - @w4wpodcast StoryfestWeb - www.storyfest.org.auFacebook / Twitter - @storyfestinc Markus ZusakWeb - www.bridgeofclaybook.comFacebook - @MarkusZusack Chloe DaddFacebook - @chloedaddmusic Pamela CookWeb - www.pamelacook.com.auFacebook - @pamelacookauthor Listen Up Podcasting (Kel Butler) Web - www.listenuppodcasting.com.auFacebook/Twitter - @kelbutler / @listenuppodcasting

StoryADay
130 - Short Story Framework

StoryADay

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2019 16:07


A popular resource at StoryADay is the StADa Short Story Framework. Now it's available to everyone as a download: https://stada.me/framework Also in this episode I talk about the upcoming events at StoryADay after May finishes, including the Critique Week and StoryFest and, of course, StoryADay September! https://storyaday.org/events  

Writes4Women
Holly Ringland "Balancing the Dark with Light"

Writes4Women

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 71:56


Pamela Cook has the honour of interviewing the author of her most loved book of 2018, ABIA Award Winning, Holly Ringland. Holly elegantly articulates the process and emotion of writing her acclaimed debut novel "The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart" and how she managed to balance the dark of writing trauma, with the the light of life's beauty. A theme that Pam and Kel take much further in the chat that follows. If you like this episode of the Writes4Women podcast, check out our other episodes at www.writes4women.com OR SUBSCRIBE (free and painless) at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your pods. #w4wpodcast #HollyRingland #writing #womensfiction #Fiction #women #publishing #WritingLife #WritingCommunity #podcasts SHOWNOTES: Writes4Womenwww.writes4women.comFacebook @writes4womenTwitter / Instagram @w4wpodcast Pamela Cookwww.pamelacook.com.auFacebook @pamelacookauthorTwitter @PamelaCookAU Kel ButlerFacebook @kelbutler & @listenuppodcastingTwitter @KelB Holly Ringlandhttp://www.hollyringland.comFacebook @holly.ringlandTwitter @hollyringland Storyfest JUNE 21-23 www.storyfest.org.auFacebook / Twitter @storyfestinc

Writes4Women
Inga Simpson "Writing from a Space of Place"

Writes4Women

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2019 68:45


Inga Simpson is an impressive Australian fiction and nature writer. She is the author of 4 incredible but very different books "Mr Wigg", "Nest", "Where the Trees Were" and her autobiographical, first foray into nature writing "Understory". All of Inga's books are inspired by and celebrate the natural environments in which she has spent most of her life including regional NSW and the stunning QLD Hinterland. Inga is also part of the first ever Storyfest being held in Milton in June. In this episode Inga chats with Kel about writing from a space of place, the themes that dominate her novels and what writing festivals have meant for her. Followed by a chat between Pam and Kel exploring it all a little further. If you like this episode of the Writes4Women podcast, check out our other episodes at www.writes4women.com OR SUBSCRIBE (free and painless) at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your pods. #w4wpodcast #IngaSimpson #writing #NatureWriting #Fiction #women #publishing #WritingLife #WritingCommunity #publishing #podcasts #environment SHOWNOTES: Writes4Womenwww.writes4women.comFacebook - @writes4womenTwitter / Instagram - @w4wpodcast Pamela Cookwww.pamelacook.com.auFacebook - @pamelacookauthorTwitter - @PamelaCookAU Kel ButlerFacebook / Twitter - @kelbutler & @listenuppodcasting Inga Simpsonwww.ingasimpson.com.auFacebook - @simpsoningaTwitter - @NestofPages Storyfest JUNE 21-22 www.storyfest.org.auFacebook / Twitter - @storyfestinc

The Story Collider
Teamwork: Stories about working together

The Story Collider

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2019 26:25


Part 1: A power outage on campus leads physics student Zoya Vallari to take a stand against her university's female-only curfew. Part 2: Firefighter Nick Baskerville is eager to prove himself when he arrives on the scene of his first fire. Zoya Vallari is a postdoctoral scholar at Caltech where she studies  fundamental particles called neutrinos. She received a PhD in particle  physics from Stony Brook University in December 2018. She's the  winner of Three Minute Thesis competition at her graduate school and was  awarded the International fellowship by American Association of  University Women. Physics and dance are the two most important ways  in which she relates to the world, though books come a close third. She  loves mangoes, wine and sunshine. She is proud of her ability to lucid  dream.  Nick has had the honor of serving in the United States Air Force for a  total of 14 years. He has 19 years of fire service time, with 16 years  of that being in a career department in Northern Virginia. Nick is a  state certified instructor for the fire service in Virginia where he  teaches classes ranging from basic fire fighter skills to Cancer  awareness for the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN). Nick is  also a member of Better Said Than Done, a storytelling organization in  Northern VA. His stories have been featured there, The Moth, Storyfest  Short Slam, Secretly, Ya’ll and Perfect Liars Club. Nick has started a  blog, Story Telling On Purpose (www.stop365.blog), as a way to connect the storytelling community with the rest of the DC, MD, VA area.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writes4Festivals
Storyfest 2019 Launch With Markus Zusak

Writes4Festivals

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2019 86:07


Storyfest 2019 has launched with an almighty bang, featuring the voice and stories of almighty author, Markus Zusak. In this special episode of the W4W podcast Markus is in conversation with Storyfest organiser, Suzanne Leal, chatting about his brand spanking, much anticipated, new book "Bridge of Clay".Storyfest is a storytelling festival launching in Milton, NSW, 2019. It will be a featured part of the "Writes4Women Presents" podcast, showcasing regional writing festivals. Launching soon.- Thank you to the support of Writing NSW and Create NSW for making W4W Presents podcast possible.- SHOWNOTES:Writes4Festivals and Writes4WomenWeb - www.writes4women.comFacebook - @writes4womenTwitter/Instagram - @w4wpodcast StoryfestWeb - www.storyfest.org.auFacebook / Twitter - @storyfestinc- Chloe DaddFacebook - @chloedaddmusicPamela CookWeb - www.pamelacook.com.auFacebook - @pamelacookauthorKel ButlerFacebook/Twitter - @kelbutler

NWP Radio
The Saugatuck StoryFest—Behind the Scenes of a Literary Collaboration

NWP Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2018 56:07


For the National Day on Writing, we celebrate the success of the Saugatuck StoryFest, a 4-day literacy event in southern Connecticut that brought together teachers, writers, students, and members of the community to discuss the power of stories in our lives. Event organizers—including CWP-Fairfield teacher leaders, Westport Public Library, and the Saugatuck StoryFest Youth Board—highlight the history behind the festival, the writers who came, and the wisdom that resulted from the event. Guests Kim Herzog, English Teacher, Staples High School Rebecca Marsick, Literacy Coach, Staples High School Alex Giannini, Westport Public Library Chunjang Bruynder, Central High School Kemoy Blair, Central High School Links from the Show Connecticut Writing Project-Fairfield The Saugatuck StoryFest website The Saugatuck StoryFest Official Lineup and Program (PDF) Westport Public Library Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters

Writes4Women
BONUS Storyfest 2019 Launch With Markus Zusak

Writes4Women

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2018 86:07


Storyfest 2019 has launched with an almighty bang, featuring the voice and stories of almighty author, Markus Zusak. In this special episode of the W4W podcast Markus is in conversation with Storyfest organiser, Suzanne Leal, chatting about his brand spanking, much anticipated, new book "Bridge of Clay".Storyfest is a storytelling festival launching in Milton, NSW, 2019. It will be a featured part of the "Writes4Women Presents" podcast, showcasing regional writing festivals. Launching soon. Thank you to the support of Writing NSW and Create NSW for making W4W Presents podcast possible. SHOWNOTES:Writes4WomenWeb - www.writes4women.comFacebook - @writes4womenTwitter/Instagram - @w4wpodcast StoryfestWeb - www.storyfest.org.au Facebook / Twitter - @storyfestinc Chloe DaddFacebook - @chloedaddmusicPamela CookWeb - www.pamelacook.com.auFacebook - @pamelacookauthorKel Butler Facebook/Twitter - @kelbutler

Dennis Has A Podcast
Episode 608 - "I Can Get Exposed to Something That I Might Never Otherwise Ever Learn About..."

Dennis Has A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2018 57:26


Jude Treder-Wolff joins the show to talk more about her journey through the world of storytelling, how she has worked with music therapy, bring something to an part of the world they didn't know they needed, and so much more! See Jude as part of the Risk show Thursday, June 28, at 9:30pm! See Jude as part of Storyfest at The People's Improv Theater on Friday, July 13, at 9:30pm! Yu can see Jude in Mash Up - Stories into Song as part of the Speak Up, Rise Up Storytelling Festival on Saturday, August 11, at 2:00pm at The Tank http://www.judetreder-wolff.com/ http://www.mostlytruethings.com/ http://www.lifestage.org/ Follow the Dennis Has A Podcast on Twitter at @DHAPshow, listen to and subscribe on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, PocketCasts and TuneIn Radio (leave a comment and 5 stars!)! You can get your Dennis Has A Podcast t-shirt at Pro Wrestling Tees!

StoryADay
108 - June is for Revisions

StoryADay

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2018 18:47


This month at StoryADay we're all about revisions. This episode takes a look at how to revise your short stories without becoming overwhelmed, and invites you to think about submitting a story to StoryADay's showcase: Storyfest, coming up on June 23-24.  

StoryADay
107 - Revisions, StoryFest and SWAGr

StoryADay

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2018 14:57


StoryADay May is over and now we get to celebrate. This episode talks about upcoming themes at the StoryADay blog, the Serious Writers' Accountability Group and the upcoming StoryFest showcase of all our hard work

Singleling Podcast
Episode 23: 2017 Story Mix

Singleling Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2017 36:51


Its crazy that 2017 is over! This year has been great for Singleling, we went on tour around the East Coast and had sold out shows with some of the best storytellers and comedians of the country. It was a blast! And this episode compiles some of the stories told at these shows: StoryFest, Live Show in Philadelphia and Speak Up Rise Up Festival. Stories by: Tarik Daniels Adam Selbst Mark Pagan Anita Flores Your host is Vanessa Valerio and the music is by Twintapes.   p.s. We hope that this New Year comes with lots of new love stories and happiness. Happy 2018!!

The Big Idea
#13 Dan Boyd, President of Boyd & Associates, Security for Southern California

The Big Idea

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2017 28:10


Dan Boyd, President of Boyd & Associates, Security for Southern California. What types of crimes are most common in the 805? How important is labor law as a big business? How did you grow the business? To learn more about Boyd & Associates visit them online: boydsecurity.com Please take the time to give us a rating & review on iTunes.  And also like our facebook page to stay in tune with the show. Non-Profit Spotlight.  VEP. (Ventura Education Partnership) Our Non-profit spotlight is with Ventura Education Partnership (VEP).  This volunteer group organizes events and raises money to distribute to teachers locally.  On October 14th VEP will be hosting Storyfest from 9am to 2pm.  VEP does an amazing job to support the community and support teachers here in Ventura.  Learn more at venturaeducationpartnership.org/ 2 Minute Drill Michael talks about “Cash Management"  Listen in the catch the 5 things you should think about when you hear the words Cash Management. Michael helps you to work smarter, not harder with your money.  For more financial planning needs visit Maranantha.com The Mailbag Today Michael answers 3 questions from listeners.  I'm in all cash, is it a good idea to time the market? My spouse is sick and they handle the finances, what should I do?  What is a Health Savings Account and do you encourage people to use that vehicle?  You can contact Michael at michael@allocationlink.com Enjoy the show and please join us again soon. Sponsors: Geico Local Office – Greg Mauk Serving the 805 Aera Energey.- Powered by safety, innovation and community. American Pacific Mortgage, -- Greg Abrams. Serving the 805. Spanish Hills Country Club  Previews Memberships available. Matt's All Haul -- For all of your junk removal and hauling needs. Allocationlink.com – Investment Management that is smart, low cost & automatic. Maranantha.com – The way financial planning should be. Contact us: email. Michael@allocationlink.com  phone. 805-665-3767 .fusion-widget-area-133 .widget h4 {color:#333c4e;}.fusion-widget-area-133 .widget .heading h4 {color:#333c4e;}.fusion-widget-area-133 .widget h4 {font-size:18px;}.fusion-widget-area-133 .widget .heading h4 {font-size:18px;}Subscribe to PodcastApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsAndroidby EmailRSS

StoryADay
083 - Write About A Writer - the last prompt of StoryADay May 2017

StoryADay

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2017 6:31


in today's prompt, you get a chance to write about a writer. This is not something I suggest often, but I think you've earned it. Also: news about StoryFest 2017 (http://storyaday.org/storyfest-2017)   Find more about this prompt: http://storyaday.org/20170531-writer/

Barry Morgan Show
Hudson’s StoryFest - September 29, 2016

Barry Morgan Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2016 7:40


Terry O’Shaughnessy, Executive-Director of Hudson’s Greenwood Centre for Living History & Trevor Ferguson, pen name John Farrow (new book: Seven Days Dead)