“How to Make a Golem” has been officially launched

“How to Make a Golem (and Terrify People)” has been officially released.  Thanks  to Floris Books for throwing me a fabulous book launch party last night–they even supplied the guests with chocolates in the shape of eyeballs!  That is truly attention to detail. Thanks also to everyone who came out to hear me read andContinue reading ““How to Make a Golem” has been officially launched”

Emily Dodd: Inspiring Children to Care about Wildlife

Emily Dodd, the education officer for the Scottish Seabird Centre, talks about the role of storytelling in communicating science to children and in inspiring them to care about the maritime environment and its birds.  She also discusses her experiences using GLOW, a digital learning network, to share the story of Percy the Puffin with classesContinue reading “Emily Dodd: Inspiring Children to Care about Wildlife”

Michael Williams: Finding Healing Stories

In this continuation of my interview with storyteller Michael Williams, he talks about some of his favourite sources for stories.  He also discusses the responsibility a storyteller has to his stories and his audience, relating the unexpected reception The Fearful Giant received in a mixed group of Israeli and Palestinian women.