• Stories of Past, Present, and Future

    I am excited to emcee this Better Said Than Done storytelling show, online. Such fabulous storytellers! Join Better Said Than Done online on July 9th, 2026 for “Now and Then: stories of past, present, and future,” with emcee Jessica Robinson and storytellers Roopa Mohan, Alex Paez, Gretchen Peterson, Leslie Rainey Shelly, Ed Stivender, and Tracy […]

    $15
  • Jessica’s Traditions and Truth

    I am thrilled to be featured in July’s Traditions and Truth, a Virtual Open Mic presented by Dominican University and Illinois Storytelling, led by Janice M. Del Negro, PhD. Virtual Mics occur on the first Saturday of the month at 7:00 PM Central Time. There will also be a featured teller at each gathering. Contact […]

    Free
  • NSN Conference 2026

    I will be telling a story alongside Alton Chung, Lyn Ford, and Miriam Nadel in a presentation on Saturday, July 25th, at 4:00pm CT. I will also be receiving an ORACLE Award for Distinguished National service and performing in the ORACLE Concert that follows the Awards Ceremony. Mostly, I will be there for all the […]

  • The Good Liars Club Festival 5

    As has now become tradition, I will be emceeing one showcase, and telling a good lie in another in the 5th Annual Good Liars Club Festival, brought to you by the goodest liars of them all Norm Brecke and Anne Rutherford. More details soon. But save the date! August 1st is going to be a […]

  • The Story Space Online

    I will be performing a 45 minute version of my solo show, “The Little People.” I am the featured storyteller, but there is an open mic and I hope you will come to share a story and to listen to mine. The Story Space is wonderfully inviting. First-time Tellers encouraged. August 11, 2026 6:45pm – […]

  • Huzzah – 15 years of storytelling

    I am thrilled to be performing in Better Said Than Done’s 15 Year Celebration Storytelling Show at Jammin Java, in Vienna, VA on September 3rd. Join Better Said Than Done on September 3rd at Jammin’ Java for Huzzah: a storytelling show celebrating 15 years of amazing stories. In the past 15 years, we’ve heard hundreds […]

    $20