by storytree | Oct 8, 2014 | Feminism, Folk Tales, social justice, Stories of the feminine, Storytelling
Scheherazade was the extremely heroic, intelligent and learned storyteller of the frame story of ‘1001 Arabian Nights’. Here is my very brief summary of the story. When I tell it is very different and longer but I haven’t yet written that down as it is still...
by storytree | Jan 18, 2013 | Learning to tell stories, Public Performances, Storytelling, Uncategorized, Water stories
Mostly when parents tell stories to their children, the children are enchanted, enthusiatic and appreciative! But not always! This blogpost is dedicated to any parents who are telling stories to their offspring and being met with disapproval. If this is you, here...
by storytree | Jun 21, 2011 | Storytelling, Uncategorized
On Wednesday, at least in the southern hemisphere, it will be the winter solstice. This year I celebrated early with a small story gathering. We ate soup, then shared and improvised stories by our cosy fireside. I love the sight, sound and scent of a wood fire!...
