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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
Storyteller's Workshop - interview with Harry Bingham (11 January 2011)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Yesterday morning, I received an email from Harry. He introduced himself and his work. He was also willing to be interviewed. When I looked at his website, I had no hesitation in agreeing to interview him. What I did not expect was how fast he would respond with his answers. Therefore, without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing to you, Harry Bingham ... Aneeta: Harry, thank you for joining us. Harry: It’s my pleasure! Aneeta: Let’s start with a little about you. Tell me, please, where were you born, where did you grow up, what do you do…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Interview with Nancy Stewart - by Mayra Calvani
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Nancy is the bestselling author of the four Bella and Britt Series books for children: One Pelican at a Time (eighteen weeks on Amazon Bestselling List), Sea Turtle Summer, Bella Saves the Beach and Mystery at Manatee Key. All are published by Guardian Angel Publishing. She and One Pelican at a Time and were featured in the PBS Tampa (WEDU) special, GulfWatch. Pelican was nominated for a Global eBook Award and has won the Literary Classics Seal of Approval. Nancy’s travels take her extensively throughout the world, most particularly Africa. She is US chair of a charity in Lamu, Kenya,…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Divinity in a Storyteller - interview with Karen McGregor (10 January 2011)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction I was introduced to Karen and her work by a friend-of-a-freind-of-a-friend. At the time, she was about to launch her new book (see below). I decided not to rush the interview and waited until now to interview Karen. I'm glad I did and I hope you enjoy reading her story as well. Therefore, without without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing to you, Karen McGregor ... Aneeta: Hello, Karen. Thank you for agreeing to this interview. Karen: My pleasure. Thank you for having me. Aneeta: I would like to begin with something about you. Please tell me…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Ripples of a Storyteller - interview with Prashant Karhade (23 November 2010)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction About a month or so ago, one of my columnists, Suneetha, suggested I contact Prashant to ask if he'd be interested in an interview. I hopped over to his website and, in very simple terms, he's extremely dynamic! To say more at this stage would be to give away too much. Therefore, without without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing to you, Prashanat Karhade ... Aneeta: Prashant, thank you for agreeing to this interview. Prashant: And thank you so much for interviewing me. Aneeta: Let’s start with a little about you. Please tell me about yourself, your…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
A Storyteller's Collage - interview with Carol Zimny (15 November 2010)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction Some time ago, Carol purchased my eBook and, thereafter, contacted me. She told me a little about her work and directed me to her website. I had a look and was fascianted with her work. I hope that you, too, will be as interested in Carol's story as I am. Therefore, without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing to you, Carol Zimny ... Aneeta: Carol, thank you for sending me information about your work and also for agreeing to this interview. Carol: It is my pleasure to be able to participate by ‘telling’ my own story. Thank…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Facilitating Storytelling - interview with Lesley Witt (27 September 2010)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction A few months ago, Lesley wrote to me to ask if I'd interview her. I hopped over to her website and had a look. I was intrigued and agreed to interview her. Therefore, without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing to you, Lesley Witt ... Aneeta: Lesley, thank you for writing to me and welcome to the site. Please tell me a little about yourself – where were you born, where did you grow up, what do you do for a living and where do you live now? Lesley: Hi Aneeta, I was born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Catering and Storytelling - interview with Jessica Nathan (3 August 2010)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction Brenda James, a columnist on this website, suggested I ask David and Jessica Nathan if they were interested in the interview. Though eager, I was wondering how their story (which is essentially a story about a catering business) would fit in here. Still, I persevered and I'm really pleased with the answers Jessica provided. Therefore, without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing to you, Jessica Nathan ... Aneeta: Jessica, thank you for agreeing to this interview. Jessica: No, thank you for this opportunity Aneeta, I really appreciate it. And apologies for the delayed response. Aneeta: Let’s start…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Daydreams of a Storyteller - interview with Alison Baverstock (12 June 2010)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: Bill Keeth a columnist on this website, was telling me about his dealings with Alison. I looked at her website and was impressed with what she had to say. I contacted her and asked if she would like to be interviewed. She agreed and, therefore, without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing to you, Alison Baverstock ... Aneeta: Alison, welcome and thank you very much for agreeing to this interview. Alison: It's a pleasure and an interesting thought that right now, from a conference on marketing in Coventry, I can be communicating with writers throughout the world.…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
How It All Came About - interview with Suneetha Balakrishnan (14 April 2010)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction I was looking at Suneetha's 'Wall' on Facebook and found it quite interesting reading. I asked her if she'd like to be interviewed and she agreed. Without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing to you, Suneetha Balakrishnan ... Aneeta: Suneetha, thank you for agreeing to this interview. Suneetha: The pleasure is indeed mine, Aneeta. Aneeta: Let’s start with something about you. Please tell me a little about your history – where were you born, where did you grow up, what do you do for a living and where do you live now? Suneetha: I was born and…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Travelling and Storytellers - interview with Alice Griffin (3 March 2010)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: Again, I asked Debbie Jenkins for help to interview people. She suggested I contact Alice. I looked at Alice's site and I realised that this was a warm-hearted storyteller I really wanted to interview. I contacted Alice with my request and, without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing to you, Alice Griffin ... Aneeta: Alice, thank you for agreeing to this interview. Alice: Thank you for asking me. It’s truly a privilege to be invited to your wonderful virtual home! Aneeta: Please tell me a little about yourself – where were you born, where did you grow…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Storyteller of Love - interview with Paul Burr (21 February 2010)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: Last year, I worked on a manuscript and I am so happy to say that the book is now published. In the process, I got to know a little about Paul and his work. His energy, drive and determination to get this book published impressed me. Without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing to you, Paul Burr ... Aneeta: Paul, thank you for agreeing to this interview. Paul: Thank you Aneeta, first of all, for helping me with the sequencing and logical presentation of my book. I appreciate greatly the advice you gave me. And thank you…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Storyteller At Home - interview with Chong Sheau Ching (26 January 2010)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: I cannot remember how I first came into contact with Chong Sheau Ching. Nevertheless, it has been some years since we first met. Her website, as you'll read, focuses on helping people who work from home. This, of course, is of much interest to me. I was very keen to interview her for a long time but, if you know anything at all about Sheau Ching, she's very busy! Still, I am so pleased she agreed and to my request; therefore, without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing to you, Chong Sheau Ching ... Aneeta: Sheau Ching,…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Constant Storyteller - interview with Hayley Hunkin (6 December 2009)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: I came to know of Hayley's work some time ago. I was very happy to note that she had written and published an ebook; I grabbed the opportunity and asked if she'd like to be interviewed. She agreed to my request and, therefore, without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing to you, Hayley Hunkin ... Aneeta: Hayley, thank you for agreeing to this interview. Hayley: It’s my pleasure. Aneeta: Let’s start with simple questions like, where were you born? Where did you grow up and what was it like? What do you do live and what do…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Appreciating Storyteller - interview with Sarah Lamb (3 December 2009)
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 ... Aneeta: Sarah, thank you for agreeing to this interview. Sarah: It’s my pleasure, thank you for asking me. Aneeta: Let’s start with something about you. Where were you born? Where did you grow up? What do you do for a living and where do you live now? Sarah: My real identity…
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