Mountain State Storytelling Institute

One of the perks of working at FSU and Pierpont is having the opportunity to attend cool events like the Mountain State Storytelling Institute, the brainchild of Dr. Fran Kirk. The event was April 3 and 4, 2009.

Working in public relations means I spend a lot of time writing other people’s stories. I’d like to explore some of my own. I hoped the Institute would get some creative juices bubbling. Did it ever! I am virtually boiling over with ideas.

I learned about blogging from “Granny Sue” Holstein, which is why you’re reading this right now. (I highly encourage you to check out her blog, "Granny Sue's News and Reviews"). I learned how to use freeware to create movies and edit digital audio. I heard some really great ghost stories and even got pulled up on stage by a new friend. I met nationally-known storytellers and saw some memorable performances. I met author Donna Ison and bought her book, “The Miracle of Myrtle: Saint Gone Wild.” I also bought a book by WVU’s Patrick Gainer, “Witches, Ghosts and Signs.”

All in all, it was a valuable and fun experience that I highly recommend to others. Watch for it next year, the first week of April at FSU.