I'm charging the camera, packing my bag and getting ready to leave for lovely Sylva, NC where I will be signing books at the City Lights Bookstore and telling a story at the Liar's Bench with Gary Carden and others.
Gary is one of the storytellers featured in my book, Southern Appalachian Storytellers: Interviews with Sixteen Keepers of the Oral Tradition. He is famous for Blow the Tannery Whistle and other stories, books and plays and it will be great to see him again. Personally, I'm hoping he tells something wickedly funny - his sense of humor and powers of observation are pithy and highly entertaining.
Tonight's Tellabration! in Jonesborough, TN will benefit the Washington County/Johnson City Animal Shelter. Held at the Jonesborough Repertory Theater on Main Street, the event begins at 7pm. Bring dog or cat food, chewy toys and of course, cash will always be accepted!
Storytelling began in 1988 in Connecticut and by 1990 was catching on all over the United States. Today, it is a worldwide event celebrating story the whole weekend. Spread the word, tell a story and attend Tellabration! 2010 Animal Stories: Strays, Mutts & More with the Jonesborough Storytellers Guild.
About Me
- saundra
- Born in Tallahassee, the capital of Florida, I am a genuine Florida Cracker--a descendent of sturdy women and men who farmed their way south from North Carolina in the early 1800's. I am a graduate of Florida State University with a BS in Social Science, and earned an MA in Education/Storytelling from East Tennessee State University. My work is deeply influenced by a love and reverence for the natural world and environmental issues and my love of story. Performance Photos by Valerie Menard, Silentlightimages.com.
