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Writer Denise Ganley hosts this literary lovefest, where fellow storytellers – writers, artists and other creatives – talk about the books that changed their lives. The works cited are diverse, from childhood classics like Anne of Green Gables to series of novels like Tales of the City, which inspired a 2019 Netflix show of the same name. Available on all major podcast portals. heartshapedbooks.com

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Writer Amy Silverman believes everyone has a story worth telling. “We all have something to say, something to report,” she says. “People are way better writers and storytellers than they give themselves credit for and sometimes what you really need is permission to tell your story.” Silverman gives people that permission during her live storytelling series Bar Flies, which is held once a month at Valley Bar. Each event has a theme and features five...

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Storytelling is a form of artistic expression where a performer steps up to a mic and tells an honest, personal story. One of the most well-known storytelling groups, The Moth, hosts these live events in over 29 cities across the U.S., bringing these stories to the stage and into the spotlight. I was first introduced to storytelling while reporting on Chatterbox, a small storytelling group that met every Wednesday at Fair Trade Cafe in Downtown...

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