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Laura Blackwell (she/her)

SFFH power couple Heather Shaw and Tim Pratt closed out the year for Story Hour! It was a very festive night, with cyborg reindeer and a hardboiled Santa! You can still watch! @timpratt #StoryHour2020 #ShortStories #ShortFiction #AuthorReading #SFF #SpeculativeFiction #postapocalyptic #Santa #ChristmasStories #humor facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=w

Story Hour (feat. Heather Shaw and Tim Pratt) | Heather Shaw reads "Apocalypsmas" and Tim Pratt reads "How Lovely Are Your Branches." Hosted by Daniel Marcus. CW: Apocalypse, hardboiled Santa, murder,... | By The Story Hour | Facebook
www.facebook.comStory Hour (feat. Heather Shaw and Tim Pratt) | Heather Shaw reads "Apocalypsmas" and Tim Pratt reads "How Lovely Are Your Branches." Hosted by Daniel Marcus. CW: Apocalypse, hardboiled Santa, murder,... | By The Story Hour | FacebookHeather Shaw reads "Apocalypsmas" and Tim Pratt reads "How Lovely Are Your Branches." Hosted by Daniel Marcus. CW: Apocalypse, hardboiled Santa, murder,...
Marco Ciappelli🎙️✨:verified: :donor:

🎙️ I had the absolute pleasure of being a guest on the After 40 Podcast with Dr. Deborah Heiser, PhD, where we discussed something very close to my heart—helping my mom, embrace her passion for storytelling later in life and finding a powerful driving force in her life. 🌟

My mom grew up in a small village in the hills around #Florence in post-war #Italy, filled with memories of enchanting #Tuscan nights and captivating #tales. For years, those stories lived in her imagination—until her 70s, when she decided it was time to share them with the world. Together, we created Storie Sotto Le Stelle—a website and podcast where her stories come to life in Italian and English, connecting generations through the magic of #storytelling.

Writing together has become more than just crafting stories—it’s about discovering joy and purpose, or what the Japanese call #ikigai. It’s proof that it’s never too late to take creative risks, rediscover talents, and connect deeply with loved ones. 🌟

Through storytelling, we’ve built a bridge between generations, where our imaginations meet, and where new possibilities are born. Each moment spent brainstorming, drafting, and laughing over the wild twists our stories take has become a cherished part of our journey. It’s an opportunity to connect in ways we hadn’t before, creating not just stories but memories that will stay with us forever.

The heart of the message is clear: after 40, life offers us the chance to pause, reevaluate, and redefine what truly matters. Whether it’s through storytelling, painting, hiking, or any other pursuit, the key is to embrace what brings you joy and let it guide you toward purpose and connection. 🌟

🖋️ “The #magic isn’t just in the stories we create but in the process of sharing this journey together.”

🎧 I invite you to listen to the episode and discover how we turned her lifelong love of storytelling into a creative journey.

👉 after-40-podcast.simplecast.co

While you’re at it, check out Storie Sotto le Stelle to discover enchanting tales in both Italian and English. 🎄 Just in time for the holidays, don’t miss our latest story:

🌟 The Fountain of Tales and the Magical Christmas Slippers 🌟

It’s a magical journey where #Christmas wishes and ancient secrets intertwine, bringing an unforgettable adventure to life for readers and listeners of all ages.

“📚✨ Read or listen to our latest magical adventure on Storie Sotto le Stelle.
storiesottolestelle.com/

What’s your story?

#Storytelling #Ikigai #CreativeJourney or #FamilyStories #Inspiration #Podcast #shortstories #childrenstories #kidsstories #kidspodcast #books #tales #mentoring #aging #purpouse #writing #reading #holidays #ChristmasStories #fantasy

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After 40 PodcastBecoming a Writer Later in Life: an Interview with Marco Ciappelli | After 40 Podcast with Dr. Deborah Heiser | After 40 PodcastIt's never too late to publish your first book. This is the story of Marco's mom, who published a book later in life.
Laura Blackwell (she/her)

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Story Hour! Tim Pratt and Heather Shaw read holiday stories—one haunting, one hilarious—and a good time was had by all. Spice some cider and see for yourself! Enjoy this last Story Hour of 2023! #StoryHour2020 #ShortStories #AuthorReading #Fantasy #ChristmasStories #TimPratt #HeatherShaw facebook.com/100039975042631/v

www.facebook.comStory Hour (feat. Heather Shaw and Tim Pratt) | Hi, folks. Last night, Facebook Livestream was down so we were unable to bring you the usual link. Apologies to last night's wonderful authors, Tim... | By The Story Hour | FacebookHi, folks. Last night, Facebook Livestream was down so we were unable to bring you the usual link. Apologies to last night's wonderful authors, Tim...
Julie Howlin

"The old lady sighed as she pulled the curtains and shut out the happy domestic scene. It was Christmas Eve, and she was all alone. Again. Her husband had gone out and left her, as he always did."

Find out how this lady's Christmas Eve pans out in this heartwarming Christmas short story:

topicaltens.blogspot.com/p/eas

Topical TensSweet KarmaClive was in over his head. In over his head in standard-sized marshmallows. This one really took the biscuit. Edith had filled the bathtub ...
#Christmas#ShortStories#Writing
Northumbrian Stories

A little winter #story to go with this picture.

Some time in the 19th Century, when there were a few more cottages to this farm hamlet than are there now, there was an old stone well, where the cottagers drew their water.

One Christmas Day, a little child named Maggie went with her mother to the well. It was evening, the ground was icy, and Maggie slipped and fell into the well. Her mother rushed to the nearest house, where the family was hosting some Christmas visitors, including a young blacksmith.

The young man ran to the well, jumped onto the rope, and slid down it. Just above the water level, his feet met a wooden beam, and there he found little Maggie clinging, wet and freezing. Between him and the folk above, they were able to tie a rope around her and pull her up. The child recovered, and the young blacksmith, whose name was Ross, was hailed as a hero.

There's no magical twist to this story, because it's a true one (or claimed to be), recorded many years later by the parish vicar. There's no date attached to it, so the identity of the protagonists is a mystery. So is the location of the well, long since covered over and forgotten!

#FolkHistory#LocalHistory#19thCentury
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jackhutton 🇺🇸

“And the crowd of men and women shuffle up and down the aisles, up and down the streets outside. The holidays bring them all an identical gift. The holidays bring them the gift of memory.”

“Christmas Thoughts” by Ben Hecht, 1921 from American Christmas Stories edited by Connie Willis

#americanchristmasstories#benhecht#1920s
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