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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
Shadow Storyteller - interview with Jack Whitsel (15 May 2012)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction Mayra Calvani introduced me to an author who is about to have his book released. I offered to interview and I'm so glad he agreed. Without further ado, let me introduce you to Jack Whitsel ... Aneeta: Jack, thank you for your email and for agreeing to this interview. Jack: My pleasure, Aneeta! It’s so nice to visit. Aneeta: Let’s start with something about you. Please tell me where you were born, where did you grow up, what do you do for a living and where do you live now? Jack: I was born in Fremont, California. My dad…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Interview with Bill Sewers by Mayra Calvani (30 March 2012)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction Bill Swears calls himself a service brat. He was born in Great Falls, Montana. He’s lived in England, Iran, Germany, and nine states. Bill flew military helicopters for twenty-two years, seven in the Army and fifteen in the Coast Guard. He sold his first short story while he was a Coast Guard rescue helicopter pilot, and immediately began writing a book. He finished that manuscript ten years later, after retiring from active duty. On November 15, 2003, Bill broke his back while ditching a homebuilt experimental airplane 100 NM out to sea from Maui, Hawaii. He retired from the…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Love of a Storyteller - interview with Rolland Love (22 March 2012)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction Rolland wrote to me some time ago with a new resource he has developed for storytellers. I asked if he would like to be interviewed and he agreed. Without further ado, let me introduce you to Rolland Love ... Aneeta: Rolland, thank you for agreeing to this interview. Rolland: Your welcome, Aneeta. Aneeta: Let’s start with something about you. Please tell me where you were born, where did you grow up, what do you do for a living and where do you live now? Rolland: I was born in Summersville, Missouri and grew up in the Ozark Mountains. Currently…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Equity of a Storyteller - Interview with Rudy Mazzocchi (3 March 2012)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction Mayra Calvani wrote to me a few days ago. She was introducing an author who has just had his book published and is about to have it released. I was taken by the subject matter of his book and offered to interview him immediately. I'm so glad I did because the story Rudy tells is very interesting. Without further ado, let me introduce you to Rudy Mazzocchi ... Aneeta: Hello Rudy. Thank you for agreeing to this interview. Rudy: I appreciate the opportunity to introduce myself to your audience. Aneeta: Let’s start with something about you. Please tell me…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Voice of a Storyteller - Interview with Terry Elston (2 March 2012)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction Terry wrote to me a few weeks ago telling me a little about his work. This interview shares with us his story and information about his book. Without further ado, let me introduce you to Terry Elston ... Aneeta: Terry, thank you for agreeing to this interview. Please tell me a little about your early life – where were you born, where did you grow up, what you do for a living and where do you live now? Terry: Hi Aneeta. I was born in Northwood in a police station of all places! My father was in the police…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Astrologer, Storyteller - Interview with G. Suresh
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction I first met G. Suresh in August last year. Since then, I've observed how enthusiastic and knowledgeable he is about his vocation. I asked him if he'd like to be interviewed. Without batting an eyelid, he agreed. So, I hope that you'll enjoy reading his tale as much as I did. Without further ado, let me introduce you to G. Suresh ... Aneeta: Suresh, thank you for agreeing to this interview. Suresh: It’s my pleasure in sharing my life experience with an author like you Aneeta. Aneeta: Let’s start with something about you. Please tell me where you were…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Interview with Dr Allen Malnak - by Mayra Calvani (19 January 2012)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction A board-certified internist, Dr. Allen Malnak served as chief of medicine at Fort Sill, OK, and was medical director of a number of organizations, including the Emergency Department of Chicago’s Mount Sinai Hospital. During his long medical career in the Chicago area, he was also a clinical investigator in liver disease as well as an assistant clinical professor at the Stritch School of Medicine, and a practicing internist. Following retirement, he and his wife Patricia moved to Bonita Springs, Florida. His interest in the Holocaust was sparked by the fact that all the men, women and children of his…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Dreamer, Storyteller - Interview with Armaan Farid (20 January 2012)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction In December 2011, I received an email from Prashant Karhade informing me about a new book and debut author. I read the email with much interest and wrote back to ask if the author would like to be interviewed. He agreed and without further delay, let me introduce you to Armaan Farid ... Aneeta: Armaan, thank you for agreeing to this interview. Armaan: Thank you so very much for taking out the time to have me here. It’s an absolute pleasure. Aneeta: Let’s start with something about you. Please tell me where you were born, where did you grow…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Ceylon Storyteller - Interview with Roger Koch (5 January 2012)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction A few years ago, Roger told me about a manuscript he was working on and asked if I'd look at it. I was so impressed with the story that I insisted he not give up on the project. Since then, I've observed how hard he has worked on the book and how willing he was to accept constructive criticism. He has now published his book and I am immensely proud of his effort. As such, without further delay, let me introduce you to Roger Koch ... Aneeta: Welcome, Roger. Thank you for agreeing to this interview. Roger: Thanks Aneeta…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Interview with D.L. Reynolds - by Mayra Calvani (17 December 2011)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction I was introduced to Sarah's work by Tom Evans. I looked at Sarah's site and was impressed. Her work is something new and I asked if she's like to be interviewed. She agreed and, without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing to you, Sarah Lamb ... Please welcome my special guest, D.L. Reynolds. Reynolds is the author of the YA Christian fantasy, Darla Jade and the Balance of the Universe, the first book in this his new series for fans of fantasy and adventure fiction. I had the pleasure of reviewing his book last week. You can…
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Interview with Kai Strand - by Mayra Calvani
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction Kai Strand is a middle grade and young adult author. She lives in Central Oregon with her husband and children. They love to hike and geocache. She reads every story she writes to them. They are amazingly patient and remain appropriately enthusiastic. Kai has had several short stories published online and in print magazines. You can find links to some on her website. To learn more about Kai and her writing, visit http://www.kaistrand.com About the book: In the town of The Tales, people communicate through stories. They call themselves word weavers. Mary Wordsmith is the daughter of the most…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Chopstick-Fork Storyteller - interview with Cathy Bao Bean (8 November 2011)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction About 2 weeks ago, I received an email from Cathy telling me about her book and stories. I visited her website and was intrigued by her story. I asked if she wanted to be interviewed and she agreed. I'm sure you'll enjoy reading her story as much as I did. So, without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing to you, Cathy Bao Bean ... Aneeta: Cathy, thank you for writing to me. I’m so glad to have this chance to ‘talk’ with you. Cathy: And thank you for creating a website that supports authors! Aneeta: Let’s start…
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Storyteller's Foot - interview with David Ritchie (7 October 2011)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction I have been corresponding with David for a long while. Just like the last person I interviewed, from this interview, I realised there's more to David than I thought. So, without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing to you, David Ritchie ... Aneeta: David, thank you for agreeing to this interview. David: It's wonderful to have this opportunity. Aneeta: David, let’s start with something about you. Tell me, please, where were you born, where did you grow up, what do you do for a living and where do you live now? David: Born in Newport News, Virginia,…
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Doctor Storyteller - interview with Glyn Pope (30 March 2011)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction In the last edition of my newsletter, I asked if people wanted to be interviewed for this column. Nadine Laman very kindly directed Glyn Pope my way. As such, without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing to you, Glyn Pope ... Aneeta: Glyn, welcome and thank you for agreeing to this interview. Glyn: It is seriously, my pleasure. Aneeta: Let’s start with a little about you. Where were you born, where did you grow up, what do you do for a living and where do you live now? Glyn: I was born in Leicester. Actually where my…
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