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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
Canned Water Storyteller - interview with Greg Stromberg (9 December 2008)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction Greg bought my ebook, How To Tell A Great Story. When he sent me his story to edit, I was fascinated by the tale and asked if he would like to be interviewed. He agreed and without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing you to Greg Stromberg ... Aneeta: Greg, thank you for agreeing to this interview. Greg, let’s start with a little about you. Where were you born, what was your youth and childhood like, where do you live now, what’s your family like and what do you do for a living? Greg: I was born…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
High Roller, Storyteller - interview with Brian Gidda (18 November 2008)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction Brian wrote to me some time ago saying that he had been a subscriber to the newsletter for a while. I 'hopped' over to his site and was pleasantly surprised by what I read. I decided to ask him if he cared to be interviewed and he agreed. Therefore, without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing you to Brian Gidda ... Aneeta: Brian, thank you for writing to me a few days ago and telling me about your work. Brian: My pleasure, Aneeta. I enjoyed visiting your site recently, and wanted to let you know how much…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Recipe for Storytelling - interview with Martha Cheves (6 October 2008)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: Martha wrote to me sometime last week. She asked for assistance with marketing one of her books. I was more than happy to oblige since her description of the book says that there are elements of storytelling in it. I was not wrong as her story is very interesting. Without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing you to Martha Cheves ... Aneeta: Martha, thank you for writing to me about marketing your book. Let’s start with a little about you. Tell me where you were born, where you grew up, what you do for a living and…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
True Storyteller - interview with Tamera Lawrence (20 November 2008)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: Tamera wrote to me recently to tell me about her first novel, The Pond, and also request that I interview her. I was very pleased to oblige and without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing you to Tamera Lawrence ... Aneeta: Tamera, thank you for writing to me with a request to be interviewed. Tamera: Thank you for having me. Aneeta: O.K., let’s start with your story. Tell me a little about you: where were you born and what was your youth and childhood like? Where do you live now? What do you do for a living?…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Flower Story - Interview with Brenda James (7 January 2009)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: Last month, someone I knew passed away. I needed to send a wreath and looked around for a florist. I chanced upon Brenda's shop and decided to buy one from her. From that date, I have been in touch with Brenda. I asked her if she would be interested in being interviewed for this column. We both wondered how storytelling would feature in her work. I shall leave it to you to read her answers below to find out. Without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing you to Brenda James ... Aneeta: Brenda, thank you for agreeing…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Treasure Box - interview with Katy Little (29 September 2008)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction Aneeta: Katy, thank you for writing to me to request an interview. Katy: I’m the one to thank you for giving me the opportunity to share my life experiences that drew me into the wonderful world of storytelling. Aneeta: You’re most welcome. Let’s start with a little 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? Katy: I was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan (United States) and was raised in the countryside outside of Washington, Pennsylvania. My bicycle was my best friend…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Individual Creativity - interview with Denise Bertrand (15 September 2008)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: In my previous newsletter, I asked my subscribers if they, or anyone they knew, would like to be interviewed for this column. Denise was one of the people who responded. I enjoyed reading her story and I am sure that you will too. Without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing to you, Denise Bertrand ... Aneeta: Denise, thank you for writing to me and suggesting this interview. Denise: I have enjoyed your newsletter for about the last eight months. You provide generous insights and you give a lot of support to individual creativity. I look forward to…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Association with Storytellers - interview with Dianne (Di) Bates (25 July 2008)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: Di Bates wrote to me several weeks ago to place an announcement in the 'Tell Everyone About ...' section of my newsletter. I continued corresponding with her and when she asked if she could be interviewed, I was more than happy to oblige. She has a very interesting personal history and one of the few people I know who can boast about having had more than 80 books published. Without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing to you, Di Bates ... Aneeta: Di, thank you for writing to me and saying that you’d like to be interviewed.…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
"I've shot the Bear" - interview with Rosemarie Somaiah (16 July 2008)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: I received an email from Regina Kuan sometime ago telling me about the upcoming Singapore International Story Tellers Festival. She asked me to list the people I'd like to interview and frankly, I'd like to interview everyone! One of the people I chose is Rosemarie Somaiah and as you read her story, I'm sure you'll agree that it's very inspiring. Without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing to you, Rosemarie Somaiah ... Aneeta: Rosemarie, thank you for agreeing to this interview. Rosemarie: It’s a pleasure to be here, Aneeta. I have read some really interesting interviews on…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Bob the Storyteller - interview with Nury Vittachi (16 July 2008)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction I received an email from Regina Kuan sometime ago telling me about the upcoming Singapore International Story Tellers Festival. She asked me to list the people I'd like to interview and frankly, I'd like to interview everyone! Still, Nury was one of the first I asked for an interview. He agreed to my request and without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing to you, Nury Vittachi ... Aneeta: Nury, thank you for agreeing to this interview. Nury: The honour is all mine, fair maiden. Let the battle commence. Aneeta: Usually, I like to ask people to start…
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Storytellers Eight - interview with Francess Raymundo (16 July 2008)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: Sometime ago, Francess wrote to me and I was very intrigued by her work. I asked whether she'd like to be interviewed and she agreed. It has taken some time but better late than never. Therefore, without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing to you, Francess Raymundo ... Aneeta: Francess, let’s start this interview with a little about you. Please tell me where did you grow up, what was it like, where do you live now and what do you do for a living? Francess: I was born and raised here in Manila. I didn’t actually have…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
People are most important - interview with Jodi Webb (1 July 2008)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: Again, one of the people who responded to my request for a new columnist was Jodi Webb. Without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing to you, Jodi Webb ... Aneeta: Jodi, thank you for agreeing to this interview. Jodi: Well, thanks for asking me. I have to confess that this feels like a piece of cake—a few weeks ago I was on a writer’s panel where the audience—which was composed of writers– asked questions. Live audiences are really scary. Aneeta: Jodi, let’s start with something about you. Tell me a little about where you were born, where…
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Money Streams - interview with C. Hope Clark (31 May 2008)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: One of the people who responded to my request for a new columnist was C. Hope Clark. From the interview below, you'll understand how I felt when Hope responded and, therefore, without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing to you, C. Hope Clark ... Aneeta: Hope, thank you for agreeing to this interview. Hope: You are quite welcome. Always glad to talk to other writers. Aneeta: Let’s start with something about you. Where were you born? Where did you grow up? What do you do for a living now and where do you live? Hope: I was…
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Encyclopaedic Storyteller - interview with Richard Johnson (30 May 2008)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: When I made a request for a new columnist, I received many, many emails. One of them was from Richard. I've looked at his website and I feel that he will be able to help some of my readers. I, therefore, took the liberty of asking if he'd like to be interviewed. He agreed; therefore, without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing to you, Richard Johnson ... Aneeta: Richard, thank you for agreeing to this interview. Richard: You are most welcome, Aneeta. This is something I haven’t done before, so please bear with me. Aneeta: Richard, let’s…
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