Yes!

 No. I tell stories to people of all ages. However, I can read books to children with expression and interactive suggestions. I can also read silently, but no one has hired me for that particular skill yet.

I am a storyteller in the classic sense of the word. I search through dusty tomes and web archives looking for traditional or historical stories to reweave into an oral form and gift to audiences. I also listen to many other amazing storytellers and beseech them for their permission to use a story that they have told. There are many occupations that could be considered storytelling, and use storytelling quite effectively, however I do what storytellers did in the beginning and tell it with my mouth and some body movements.

Yes. Another way to put it is that I am a self-employed freelance artist. Or perhaps a person with a special set of skills that allows me to be in front of a large group of people or a gaggle of active children, and mesmerize them with story and song.

 I am also a musician, certified Montessori preschool/kindergarten educator and Certified Tourism Ambassador for Fort Collins CO.

Anywhere I am invited to do so. I have told stories in churches, homes, Boulder’s Santa’s House, basements, old spooky garages, childrens and adults parties, old jail mortuaries, schools, preschools, childrens bedrooms, and car rides. 

Yes! Invite me!  I am located in Boulder CO and will travel anywhere near or far.

 No! It is for all ages. Thus the creation of Stories with Spirit – we believe that fairy tales are too important to be only for kids.

I tell traditional and historical tales. The “once upon a time” and “long ago”. I will take you far away and bring you back safely. I have not yet delved into personal storytelling, though I do not hesitate to tell you a little about myself if you ask.

Yes. It is very helpful when I get a powerful need to eat. It also keeps me clothed and clean, which is preferable in a storyteller.

Storytelling was a huge part of my childhood, both in the form of books and parents telling me stories. I grew up (which is not as fun as it sounds) and one afternoon I realized that I was choosing the safe path for a career, and the things that really made me happy were storytelling and music.The next question was “Can anyone make a living as a storyteller?”, the answer is “Yes. But it takes work.” So I am putting in the work it takes to be a business owner who promotes myself as a storyteller and musician.

Storytellers will eventually take over the world. Or at least part of it, preferably the warm parts. You have been warned.