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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
Living the Storyteller's Life - interview with Charles Bonasera (12 July 2011)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: I thought I'd interview someone I've 'known' for years as he's a columnist for my newsletter. Yet, from his answers below, I realised there's more to Charles than I thought. So, without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing to you, Charles Bonasera... Aneeta: Charles, thanks for agreeing to this interview. Charles: Aneeta, thanks for having 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? Charles: Well I was born of Italian immigrant parents in Buffalo, NY…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
44 reasons - interview with Victoria Gregor (10 May 2008)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: In March 2008, out of the blue, I received a very lovely email from Victoria. She had come across the website and wrote to tell me she was impressed with the site. I followed through with this by asking her if she'd like to be interviewed. Her story and the 44 Reasons for Teaching Storytelling captured my interest most of all and without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing to you, Victoria Gregor ... Aneeta: Victoria, thank you for sending me that first email and for agreeing to this interview. Victoria: I am happy to answer your…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Born a storyteller - interview with Susi Wolf (7 May 2008)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: Susi Wolf is one of the people who responded to my request for people to interview. As I did the research for the interview, I was fascinated by her reference to therapeutic storytelling. I shall say no more about this and let you read for yourself what she means. Without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing to you, Susi Wolf ... Aneeta: Susi, thank you very much for contacting me. Susi: Thank you, Aneeta, for asking me to take part in this interview. I am honoured to be able to share some of my storytelling experiences with…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
The Storyteller's Garbe - interview with Linda Garbe (22 April 2008)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: In the last edition of my newsletter, I again asked if any storytellers would like to be interviewed. I received a few requests and one of them is Linda Garbe. As I did the research for the interview, I was indeed fascinated by her references to all sorts of things. For instance, she talks about something called 'Wasabi Tsunami'. I shall not tell you what she's said but will invite you to read the interview proper. Without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing to you, Linda Garbe ... Aneeta: Linda, thank you for writing in and asking…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Patter! - interview with James Nelson-Lucas (19 April 2008)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: In the last edition of my newsletter, I again asked if any storytellers would like to be interviewed. I received a few requests and one of them is James Nelson-Lucas. I was interested in his story and I have great pleasure in introducing to you, James Nelson-Lucas ... Aneeta: James, thank you for contacting me. James: It’s always a pleasure to be in support of the storytelling community. Aneeta: On your website, http://www.jamesstorymagic.com, it is stated that you are, amongst other things, a storyteller, an actor, musician … and so much more. All this seems to point to a…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Cousins and Taxis - interview with Teh Saw Im (9 April 2008)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: In the last edition of my newsletter, I asked if any storytellers would like to be interviewed. I received a few requests and one of them is Teh Saw Im. I was interested in her story and without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing to you, Teh Saw Im ... Aneeta: Saw Im, thank you for contacting me regarding your request to be interviewed. Saw Im: Thank you for having taken the trouble to provide me with this interview, Aneeta. Aneeta: Tell me, please, something about you. Where were you born, what do you do for a…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Driver, Storyteller - interview with Dennis Burnier-Smith (8 April 2008)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: One of the storytellers I interviewed previously, Bill Keeth, recommended I contact Dennis with a request for an interview. I was caught up with so many other things that I had to put this aside. I was, therefore, very grateful when Dennis contacted me himself. His story is interesting and without further ado,I have great pleasure in introducing to you, Dennis Burnier Smith ... Aneeta: Dennis, thank you for agreeing to this interview. Dennis: Hi Aneeta. I’ve been looking forward to this and I hope that I can make it interesting. Aneeta: Let’s start with a little about you.…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Summer of Storytellers - interview with Summer Morris (12 March 2008)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: More often than not, I interview people who write stories, people who have had their stories published, editors and even one or two literary agents. I've never before interviewed a designer. I was, therefore, very keen to interview Summer. In addition, I'm familiar with some of her work as she was the designer for some of her father's Steve Robertson works. I made my request and she consented. Without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing to you, Summer Morris ... Aneeta: Summer, thank you for agreeing to this interview. Summer: Thank you, Aneeta for giving me the…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Storyteller of Nottingham - interview with Tony Bowers (6 March 2008)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: Upon Bill Keeth's recommendation, and without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing to you, Tony Bowers ... Aneeta: Tony, 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? Tony: I was born in Nottinghamshire, England (famous for Robin Hood!!) I am a lawyer by profession but have run companies of my own for years and finally became a consultant. Aneeta: Before I discuss your novel, can you please…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
The 7 Ages of a Storyteller - interview with Bill Keeth (12 January 2008)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: I received an email some weeks back from Sharon Bakar. She introduced me to Bill, who had written an email to her. I looked at his website and I was fascinated by his work. So, I asked if he'd be interested in an interview and he was. I also chose this the title for this interview based on the photo Bill chose to send to me - he describes this photo as 'The 7 Ages of Bill'. Without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing to you, Bill Keeth ... Aneeta: Bill, thank you for agreeing to this…
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Storyteller with a Great First Impression - interview with Terry Whalin (7 December 2007)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: I was surfing the net the came across Terry Whalin's website, http://www.right-writing.com. The more I read about his work, the more intrigued I became. So, I contacted him and asked if he would like to be interviewed. He agreed and without further ado, here's Terry Whalin. Aneeta: Terry, let us begin with a little personal information about you. Where were you born and brought up? What was your youth like? What do you do for a living? And, where do you live? Terry: You raise an interesting question and something rarely asked. I was born in Huntington, West Virginia…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
The Ethnics of Storytelling - interview with Judith Black (10 December 2007)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: Again, Karen Chace was instrumental in putting me in touch with yet another storyteller. This time, I was fortunate enough to come into contact with Judith Black. As she has many stories to feature, I'll not take up much more time and without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing to you Judith Black... Aneeta: Judith, thank you for agreeing to this interview. Judith: Storytelling is like ethnic restaurants, the more there are in a neighborhood, the more folks will be become aware of them. Aneeta: Let’s start with a little about you. Where were you born and…
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Storyteller's Pill - interview with Jay O'Callahan (5 December 2007)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: I was looking for suitable people to interview when Karen Chace suggested I contact Jay. I visited his website, read all the stuff about him, was somewhat awed by all he has done and plucked up the courage to send the email requesting an interview. He agreed and I was relieved! Therefore, without further ado, I have great pleasure in introducing to you Jay O'Callahan ... Aneeta: Jay, thank you for agreeing to this interview. Aneeta: Let us begin with a little information about your early life. Can you please tell me where you grew up, what was your…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2012 16:56
Storyteller, Editor - interview with Amulya Malladi (26 November 2007)
Written by Aneeta Sundararaj
Introduction: I have been reading about Amulya and her work for some time now. A few months ago I contacted her and asked if she would like to be interviewed for the site and she agreed. She has written some very interesting stories so, without further ado, here's Amulya Malladi. Aneeta: Amulya, thank you for agreeing to this interview. Amulya: It’s my pleasure. Aneeta: Amulya, please tell me a little about your life – where were you born, what did you study in school and college, what do you do now for a living and where do you live? Amulya:…
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