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Original tales, contemporary folktale variants with source notes and creative writing tips
“If you are tired of the same old “scary” stories and ready to be surprised, this is the book for you. Lyn Ford has a way of twisting familiar stories and finding the dark, freaky underside that surprises and delights. An added bonus for readers who are interested in the creative process and looking to create their own scary stories, Lyn has generously shared tips on how to re-imagine and create new stories out of old. Her tips and examples will leave you energized and ready to write!”
—Linda Gorham, storyteller and event organizer “These tales are deliciously dark and not for the faint of heart. Lyn’s brilliant and bold twists and turns and ins and outs breathe new life into old stories that grab a hold of us and won’t let go.” —Joyce Slater, artistic director, Kansas City Storytelling Celebration “Lyn Ford tells terrifyingly scary stories for grown folks that will scare the bejeezus out of folks no matter what their age. Hold on, it’s comin’ atcha!” —Michael D. McCarty, storyteller, mentor, prison counselor Paperback • $12.00 •978-1-62491-057-9
152 Pages @ 5.5” x 8” E-book • $9.50 • 978-1-62491-058-6 |
Honored by her peers as a member of the Circle of Excellence of the National Storytelling Network, Lyn Ford is frequently featured at storytelling festivals throughout the U.S.A. and abroad. Her first book, Affrilachian Tales, was published by Parkhurst Brothers Publishers in 2012, winning the Anne Izard Storyteller’s Choice Award. In 2014, Lyn’s second book, Beyond the Briar Patch (Parkhurst Brothers) also won the Anne Izard Storyteller’s Choice Award. Lyn resides in Columbus, Ohio, the center of her work as a performing artist.
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