Telling Stories

“People think that stories are shaped by people. In fact, it’s the other way around.”

~Terry Pratchett

Stories have been part of humanity since the beginning of time– communicating ideas and information, passing on important lessons, and providing explanations for the world around us. Stories have inspired feelings of wonder, joy, and sorrow throughout the generations.

Even though most of our history is written and recorded in some way, the art of storytelling continues to thrive! These pages are where I will share my thoughts about storytelling, writing, and some favourite tales I’ve stumbled across in my wanderings.

Why Stories Are Important

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Sparking Creativity

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An Evolution of Storytelling

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Concerning Fairies

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A Scribbler’s Musings

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Remember When…

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Harvest Time!

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Is Conflict Necessary?

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The Origin Story

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Seal Stories

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Mind Your Head: The Nukekubi

Eternal Guardians: Nature Spirits

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“Welcome to the Himalayas!”: Discovering the Abominable Snowman

Warrior Women of Lore

Animals in Mythology: Guides, Guardians, and Tricksters

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Fantasy Fridays: Child of the Serpent

Fantasy Fridays: Uraeus, the God of Knowledge

Worldbuilding: Thinking About Cultures

In the Garden: Flower Folklore

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Campaign Diaries: A Strange Sickness

Talking about the Weather

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Sacred Trees

Serpent’s Redemption

Storytelling Around the World