Fiona MacLeod: Stories As Pathways to Peace

I caught up with Fiona MacLeod, a storyteller from Brittany, France, at the Scottish Storytelling Centre where she was storyteller in residence for the month of February. While in Scotland she facilitated a workshop on Contemplation, Story and Pathways to Peace as part of the Edinburgh Festival of Middle Eastern Spirituality and Peace. In this,Continue reading “Fiona MacLeod: Stories As Pathways to Peace”

Once Upon a Universe

Last night I debuted on stage at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in front of a sell-out crowd as part of the Once Upon a Universe project.  Performing in front of a large audience, obscured by lighting, was nerve-racking, exhilarating and ultimately a whole lot of fun.  I was proud to have been a part ofContinue reading “Once Upon a Universe”

Another Storytelling Festival Has Been and Gone

One of the central events of the year for any lover of stories in Edinburgh (or indeed from further afield) is the annual Scottish International Storytelling Festival put on by the Scottish Storytelling Centre. This year linked Scottish tellers with Mediterranean ones, with an emphasis on island stories. For me, the highlights of this festivalContinue reading “Another Storytelling Festival Has Been and Gone”