WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS - WRITE A BOOK!

The Pandemic and Quarantine of 2020 threw many people for an unexpected loop. Events and programs planned fell by the wayside.  Since, the fall already sees many more cancellations - this will be a unique year.

As a result of being stuck at home I have finished one historic book called Sooner Saucers: Oklahoma UFOs 1947-1969. It is now available via Amazon in print and Kindle.

In addition, a move is my future, and that will further put a little kink in life. It is my intention, however, as soon as I am settled in my new home to address finishing several works that are about half done at present.  Another historic title that will conclude my Neighborhood of Hell series. A historic fiction novel and possibly another title.

So, maybe 2021 will be a phenomenal year for all of us!

IN THE TIME OF THE VIRUS - STORYTELLING ON HOLD

As so many others across the land the COVID-19 quarantine and ramifications are taking their toll. As of this date, almost all summer events on my schedule have been cancelled by their planners or canceled due to city or state guidelines.

I hope - that the fall will bring more possibilities! I am scheduled to do a presentation at a writer's conference in October and - if no virus threatens - hope to schedule some "Ghost Teller" appearances as well.

With fingers firmly crossed - - - See you soon!

PLANNING FOR SUMMER 2020

I am scheduling for summer 2020 north central Oklahoma.   Should be a lot of fun!

Fun This October ParaFEST IN OKC OCT. 12,2019

I am looking forward to several events this October - my favorite month after all!   I will speak to a adult class at a local institution exploring the history and stories of UFO's and other odd things!  I will do a presentation at a conference on the same topic, do storytelling at three private events and perhaps join an author panel and then do some storytelling for a library if plans go through!

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Perfect for Libraries and Schools this Fall

Spooky stories are perfect for winter's longer evenings and dreary days....

Age appropriate.

Drawn from legends, literature, and the imagination.

Reasons To Tell Spooky Stories:

1) Such stories allow an individual of any age to engage in and express emotional responses.

2) Such stories often challenge thinking about fears and give occasion to exercise problem solving 

3) Such stories also serve as models of survival by sharpening skills in seeing and understanding situations.

4) Such stories can serve to remind people of all ages that "Flight" (running from danger or fears) can be smarter than "Fighting."

5) Such stories often serve to present how a protagonist outsmarted the trickster of the story.

6) Such stories have universally served to remind people that they are alive and to celebrate the thud of the heart, the rapid breath of surprise and the suspense of fear as healthy and useful assurances that they are ALIVE!

7) Such stories often serve to allow people to vicariously live through dangerous situations, recognize their fear responses and be safely returned to the normal world with valuable lessons about themselves and others.

Cushing, OK JUne 4 , 2019

Catch me June 4 at the Cushing Library for their summer reading program! https://www.1600kush.com/lifestyles/news-from-cushing-library-6  

Here is the write up with my photo 
https://www.1600kush.com/lifestyles/news-from-cushing-public-library-2

'GHOST TELLER' SCHEDULING FOR FALL