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 ...

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 ...

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 p...

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 f...

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 i...

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 l...

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 a...

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...

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 writi...