Volume 4, Issue 16 - 19 September 2007

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Dear [FIRSTNAME],

In tune with the Emmy Awards this week, are three interviews listed under Blow Your Own Trumpet! and one of them is with a person who was previously nominated for an Emmy. You'll just have to read the interesting stories these storyteller's share and find out who this person is.

There are also new articles and stories in Jack's Fables, Zodiac's Children and Infosythesis.

New announcements have been posted and one of them was sent in by Christian Buckley. He's promoting something interesting called Story Of My Life. It's a website you can use to record your life history and connect to the stories of members of your family. Go have a look!

Brian Porter is the winner of a copy of Graeme Houston's The Shade of The Soul. Brian, please contact Graeme at graeme.s.houston@gmail.com to claim your copy of this ebook. The ebook offered for the current contest is a copy of Dr. Neill Neill's Living With A Functioning Alcoholic - A Woman's Survival Guide. Click here to enter this contest.

I hope you enjoy the information shared.

Can you promote any branded product with storytelling? Yes you can. That is what marketing is all about. And as the marketplace becomes tougher globally, and competition more intense, the best way to stand out from the pack and make maximum impact on consumers is to turn your marketing communications (publicity, advertising, public relations, advertorials) into storytelling. This is the latest mantra in the business world as professionals, service providers and producers of goods battle for the consumers’ patronage.

Sail the Storyteller's World - interview with Roy E Schreiber

Excerpts ...

Living so close to the ocean, I learned to swim, surf and sail before I could drive.  Sailing has a particular attraction for me because each time out can be anything from relaxing to adventurous.  Until I get out on the water, I have no way of telling.  Over time I’ve gotten reasonably good at handling sailboats of anything from ten to fifty feet in length, but as a racing skipper, I’ve never had the talent to compete successfully.  That is part of the reason William Bligh attracted me.  Although he was undoubtedly a difficult and unpleasant person, he could do things with a sailboat that were truly breathtaking, things I will never be able to do.  So I write about him doing them instead.

Storyteller's Notes - interview with Eva Pasco

Excerpts ...

Aneeta: As you know, this website caters for storytellers. What advice would you give those who would like to take this art seriously?

Eva: Persevere.  Writing is not for the faint of heart.  After “The End,” the writer’s arduous journey to go public begins with the task of finding a suitable  publisher.  I’d like to take this moment to thank my publisher, Jonathan Womack of Charles River Press, who recognized the potential in a fledgling writer, and fanned the wind beneath my wings.

Spirit of a Storyteller - interview with Matt Jones a.k.a. Sitting Bear

Excerpts ...

Aneeta: I am not very familiar with Native American stories, I admit. But, I found it interesting that your purpose is to demonstrate how white government officials and bureaucrats have imposed the Anglo point of view on Native Americans to the detriment of the Indian's achievement and self-esteem. Can you then please give me an example of how you do this … a story, perhaps?

Matt:  OK, I will tell you about Miarke tahhunshe (Big Soldier).  Miarke tahhunshe rujirara chi kigra chigi ikunnyi.  e^e wanashe wahtohtana.  Oh, I’m sorry I will translate the story about Big Soldier.

Libra’s Child

Excerpts ...

People often think of Libras as soft gentle loving souls who simply want to shop, dine by candlelight, and talk your ear off.  The truth is that Libra’s children are some of the kindest most diplomatic dictators you will ever meet.  They fight for justice and will make sure that the underdog gets his day of glory.  Libra is the personification of the concept ‘kill them with kindness’ and ‘honey attracts more than vinegar’.  Do not make the mistake of thinking that your chatty Libra is an airhead.  They are brilliant and often have a mission in mind.  Yes, there are plenty of times that they simply want someone to talk to for companionship’s sake, but quite often they are analyzing how to improve the world around them.