When my baby sister was born, my mother had polio and was in an iron lung. That meant at 5 years old I got to hold her, play with her and sing to her. The singing part she hated and all she did was cry but when I told her stories, she would smile and listen. I became a storyteller. I became a professional storyteller in 1987. That also is my baby sister’s fault but that is another story for another time.
I have told stories in many places across the country and in many different venues. In such places as churches, schools, librarys, Inns, restaurants, theaters on radio and television.
I teach workshops and classes at elementary schools, middle schools, high schools and colleges.
Many of my stories are original tales with a focus on people and places. Many are tall tales and I also love to do folk tales and legends.
I am the originator, producer and host of the radio program "The Talking Stick" at Colby-Sawyer College (WSCS 90.9fm) We have been on the air since February 1996. The Talking Stick is a program dedicated to promoting the oral tradition of storytelling.
I am a founding member of the Central New Hampshire Storytelling Guild.
Since 1996, I have been a member of a duet called Sisters Too. (with my sister of course) We also teach together a course in telling family tales and offer other courses in storytelling as well.
What I like to do best is tell stories.
The compliment I like to hear the most
"I really liked that story."
I close my radio program with these words "remember a story is a gift any one can give"
