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Have you noticed how the most successful people are always those who are great storytellers?
This page lists all the interviews that we have had the honour of conducting with the very many storytellers people from all over the world. Click on the title of the interview you’d like to read and you’ll be taken to the appropriate webpage.
If you would like to be interviewed, please do not hesitate to contact us at editor @ howtotellagreatstory.com
Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
King ... or Queen? - an interview with Chris King (13th of May 2006)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: For a long time I was a subscriber to Chris's newsletter and learned much from it. I enjoyed reading her stuff and believe it or not, it was only recently I thought of asking her if she'd agree to an interview. I was deeply pleased she agreed. So, without further ado, it gives me great pleasure to introduce to you, Chris King. Aneeta: Chris, thank you very much for agreeing to this interview. I must confess, Chris, I’ve been a long-time follower of the work that you share on your site. However, I’ve always been curious about the person,…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Skye's The Limit - an interview with Skye Thomas (6th of May 2006)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: I added a few articles by this author to my website and thought that it might be nice to make a request that she consent to an interview. My goodness, when I finally discovered who Skye Thomas was, I realised that I'd been reading her stuff all this time ... but on a completely different topic, astrology! I was delighted she consented to the interview and without further ado, please let me introduce to you, Skye Thomas ... Aneeta: Skye, thank you very much for agreeing to this interview Skye: Thank you! This is fun. Aneeta: Please, let’s begin…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Teacher, Storyteller - interview with Richard Martin (5 November 2007)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: One of the people I previously interviewed, Karen Chase recently introduced me to Richard Martin's website. I found it an interesting website and contacted Richard to request an interview. He agreed and without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing to you Richard Martin... Aneeta: Richard, thank you for agreeing to this interview. Richard: My pleasure. Aneeta: Please tell me a little about yourself – where were you born and brought up? What do you do for a living? Where do you live now? Richard: Born and bred in various parts of England. Being very unfocused at school…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Mangosteens, Adhocracy and a Working Life - an interview with Christian Buckley (3rd of May 2006)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: I chanced upon one of Christian's articles (see below) and hopped over to his site to have a look. It was a completely different kind of site to this storytelling site. Nevertheless, I was intrigued and wanted to know more. I must admit that I was a little apprehensive about how this interview would turn out as the kind of work Christian does has nothing to do with storytelling per se; however, as you'll see it's a fascinating read. Without further ado, please let me introduce to you, Christian Buckley ... Aneeta: Christian, thank you for agreeing to this…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
The path of making a golden gift better - an interview with Earma Brown (26th of April 2006)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: I read one of Earma's articles and included it in the database of articles on this site. I was interested in what Earma had to tell and I contacted Earma with a view to asking her if she would agree to be interviewed and I am pleased to say she did. Without further ado, please let me introduce to you, Earma Brown ... Aneeta: Hello Earma. Thank you for participating in this interview. Earma: Hi Aneeta. Thank you for the opportunity. May I compliment you and your partner/team. I think your website and business is a worthy effort. I…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Dangerous Fantasies - an interview with Debbie Jenkins (15 April 2006)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: When I came into contact with Steve Halls and Lynn Grocott, I was also introduced to Debbie Jenkins. I wandered over to her site and was intrigued by what I read. I made a decision to contact her and ask her if she would like to be interviewed for this column and she agreed wholeheartedly. Without further ado, please let me introduce to you, Debbie Jenkins ... Aneeta: Hello Debbie. Thank you for agreeing to this interview. Debbie: Hi Aneeta. Thank you for having me and taking an interest in my story. Aneeta: Debbie, as always, before I get…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Ideas! Ideas! - an interview with Marnie Pehrson (30 March 2006)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: I have been sending some of my articles to IdeaMarketers for a long time and one day I decided to look at the website of the person who runs this wonderful resource. I discovered that the person behind it is a lady called Marnie Pehrson. She runs quite a few websites and most of them with different themes and ideas. Indeed, after reading her answers to my questions, I've learned a few new things. I'm sure you will as well ... Aneeta: Hi Marnie, thank you for taking part in this interview. Marnie: Thank you for this opportunity. Aneeta:…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
The Power of Approachability - an interview with HELLO, my name is Scott, 'That Guy with the Nametag' (5 March 2006)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: Though we live in completely different continents, just by reading Scott's work and his life story, I can feel the energy just bursting from him. He's fairly young but has achieved so much in life. It is great pleasure, I introduce to you, Scott Ginsberg, the guy who wears a nametag, all the time... Aneeta: Scott, I thank you for participating in this interview. Before we get into all that you do, tell me a little about you. Where did you grow up? Where do you live and you family? Scott: I grew up in St. Louis, Missouri (USA).…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Delights and Passions - an interview Kathy Ide (4 March 2006)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: I contacted Kathy after I read about her in a newsletter that I subscribe to. She was very pleasant and when I read the stuff on her website, I was impressed with the work she's done so far. She agreed to my request to be interviewed and it is with great pleasure, I introduce to you, Kathy Ide. Aneeta: Hi, Kathy. Thank you very much for agreeing to this interview. Kathy: My pleasure, Aneeta. Aneeta: Before we start going into the kind of work you do, please tell me a little about yourself: who you are, where you live.…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
The Eleven Thousand Pound Woman - an interview Lynn Grocott (10 February 2006)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: A few days ago, I received a rather non-descript email from one Lynn Grocott. However, when I delved further and looked at her website and read her bio, I was intrigued by the way in which she has overcome many of her adversities. She very kindly let me have a copy of her autobiography and I was not wrong. Reading her story was inspiring and the fact that she is channeling the proceeds from the sale of her book towards helping raise money for a cause she believes in is astounding. It is with great pleasure I introduce you…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Malaysia's very own Katherine Hepburn - an interview with Sharon Bakar (17 October 2005)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: I asked Sharon to participate in an an interview with me in July. However, she was extremely busy and I had to wait. Patiently, I waited (not something I'm used to doing, I might add!). This was one interview I was most keen to follow through with, not because of her celebrity status in the literary scene in Malaysia. It was for a very personal reason - from the very first time I made contact with her, she was kind to me. When I met her in person, it was at a time when I felt brave enough to…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Pitch Your Story With Richard - an interview with Richard Stone (1 October 2005)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: I had the most fantastic luck to come into contact with a gentleman who has practically done everything you can think of where storytelling in concerned. It was indeed my great fortune to receive an email from Richard asking if I would like to place a link to his website. When I read about his work and about all the materials on his website, I readily agreed. He has written books, made presentations, written screenplays and the most interesting of all (for me at least), he has created a board game which teaches people based on all the concepts…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Energy of a Psychologist - an interview with Dr. Neill Neill (31 August 2005)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: I have wanted to interview Neill for a long time now. It is not just his work that is interesting, it is also his life story that fascinates me. I am always in awe of those who overcome adversity and achieve a balanced success through their own efforts and work. Neill is one such person. It is with great pleasure I introduce to you, Dr. Neill Neill. Aneeta: Hello Neill. At last, I get to do this interview with you. Neill: Well, Aneeta, I too have been looking forward to this. Someday we will meet in person. Aneeta: I…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
A man with diverse talents! - an interview with Bjorn Turmann (20 August 2005)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: Bjorn first sent me an email informing me about the publication of his debut novel. When I did some research into his work, I found a fascinating story of a person who ventured away from his home and in the process become a man with some fascinating stories to tell. What interested me most was the part where he is interested in animation. I have always found the job of an animator interesting and so I jumped at the chance to interview him. Without further ado, let me introduce you to Bjorn Turmann. Aneeta: Hello Bjorn. Thank you for…
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