Tag: storytelling

  • The 2025 NSN Conference

    The 2025 NSN Conference
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    The National Storytelling Network (NSN) Conference was held from July 17 – 20, in Kennessaw, GA. I was thrilled to attend and to participate. I had an amazing time just being there. The best part was, as usual, seeing and getting to talk to – in person – friends and fellow storytellers. Watching the performances… Read more

  • Legendary Stories

    Legendary Stories

    I am excited to emcee a night of Legendary Stories from some of the world’s most legendary storytellers. Details and registration here: Legendary Stories   Read more

  • Good Liars Club Festival 2025

    Good Liars Club Festival 2025

    I love me some good lies, and the Good Liar’s Club Festival is chock full of the best lies!  This year, as in years past, I will be emceeing one showcase and lying in another. Live on Zoom, Anne Rutherford & Norm Brecke present: The 2025 Good Liars Club Festival Sat Aug  2 11am AKDT/… Read more

  • Hot and Spicy Stories

    Hot and Spicy Stories

    Better Said Than Done’s Hot and Spicy storytelling show, online. On July 10, 2025, join storytellers Vicki Bryan, Claire Hennessy, Jessica Robinson, Jude Treder-Wolff and Megan Wells, on Zoom, for Hot and Spicy Stories. $15 Suggested/$5 Minimum All Proceeds Split Between Producer and Storytellers If you miss it live on Zoom, you can watch the… Read more

  • Love is Love

    Love is Love

    I am excited to attend and produce the June 28th Better Said Than Done storytelling show, “Love is Love: Stories Honoring All Love.” Join Better Said Than Done storytelling on June 28th at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack for Love is Love: stories honoring all love, with emcee Jack Scheer and storytellers Phill Branch, Jamie… Read more

  • Women Tell at the NSN

    Women Tell at the NSN

    I am thrilled to be sharing a story in a Women’s Storytelling Festival showcase at the National Storytelling Network Conference in Georgia this July. Our showcase features storytellers Carmen Agra Deedy, Karin Amano, Lona Bartlett, Lyn Ford, Bonnie Gardner, Jennifer Munro, and me, Jessica Robinson. It really is a phenomenal lineup and I am thrilled… Read more

  • SFAP Story Slam

    SFAP Story Slam

    I am the Guest Teller at the May 6th Six Feet Apart Productions Story Slam. Last month the guest teller was Ingrid Nixon, and the last time before that I attended, it was Bil Lepp. So, I am sorry to the May audience that they only get me. But since I am telling a story… Read more

  • Storytelling Workshop in Falls Church

    Storytelling Workshop in Falls Church

    Want to learn to tell a personal story, or have the opportunity to practice one you’re already working on? Join Better Said Than Done Executive Director Jessica Robinson for “Spotlight on You,” a 4 hour workshop focused on crafting, sharing, and re-imagining your personal story. You MUST register in advance to take this workshop. Details… Read more

  • Storytelling in Falls Church

    Storytelling in Falls Church

    Are you having a staycation this Memorial Day weekend? Want to leave the “cook out” to someone else? Well, I have the show for you! Join Better Said Than Done storytellers at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack in Falls Church, VA on May 24th. I’ll be there. Hope you will too. The Great Escape Storytelling Read more

  • Writing and Speaking News

    Writing and Speaking News
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    I publish a newsletter, approximately once a month. I should do more, with less. Isn’t that a metaphor for life? I tend to write really long newsletters, but not that often, whereas the accepted wisdom is that readers prefer shorter emails, which, considering how much I always have going on, is really difficult for me.… Read more