Story Beast

I like the name of the National Storytelling Network’s online magazine – The Story Beast. I was trying to figure out how to write about all the many events I have coming up, and to also write about how there’s an article in the Story Beast that features me and some of my favorite storytellers and I just realized that “story beast” might be the perfect title for this post.

Firstly, check out the latest issues of The Story Beast here.

There are too many people involved in writing and editing the magazine to list them all. Read the articles and stories and credits for yourself. It’s FREE. The article I am featured in was written by the wonderful Joan Leotta and is about braiding stories. Along with myself, Joan interviewed the fabulous Eva Abram, Tim Ereneta, and Laura Simms,

Two Free, In-Person Author Events

I will be reading from Stages: My Life in Stories in Winchester, VA on Saturday and in Washington DC on Tuesday! There will be books for sale at both events – and so many other reasons to come to both.

Author Event at The Winchester Book Gallery.
November 16, 2024, 11am – 1pm
Winchester, VA
Details Here

The Inner Loop Reading Series
November 19, 2024, 7:30pm – 10:00pm
Washington, DC
Details and Registration Here

Story Slam

On November 20, I am competing in a Story Slam, hosted by Six Feet Apart Productions, online. I do love competition, but I prefer beating people at Settlers of Catan to beating them at storytelling. The good news is, the other storytellers are so amazing, I don’t stand a chance at winning, so I can just enjoy telling a story without having to get competitive. The theme is By Hook or Crook, and I am telling a story about how I finished writing my first novel, Caged.

Six Feet Apart Productions
November 20, 2024, 9:00pm EST – 10:30pm
Online
Details and Registration Here

Storytelling at Clare and Don’s

And to finish out the month, I will be telling a story about my favorite family member – shhh, don’t tell the others – our puppy, Austen, in Better Said Than Done’s storytelling show “A Family Affair.”

Better Said Than Done’s A Family Affair
November 30, 2024, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Clare and Don’s Beach Shack, Falls Church, VA
Details and Registration Here

Events Calendar

So far, I have been pretty good at keeping my public calendar up to date. If you are ever wondering, what’s Jessica got going on this week, or, are there any cool author, writing, or storytelling events coming up, you can check out my calendar here to find out.