Storytelling
Simple, Clever, and Wise
Recipient of an Honor in the 2024 World Storytelling Awards! A collection of eight folktales from around the world that feature at least one of three character types. Some are unsophisticated, others have their wits about them, and some succeed because of their kind and generous hearts. This collection will appeal to older children and adults. Two of the stories were recorded live at the Women’s Storytelling Festival, produced by Better Said Than Done (in March 2023). Available as a CD from the Order Page —or contact me directly for a signed copy.
Recipient of an Honor in the 2022 Storytelling World Awards Program! The Diffendaffer Taffy Cafe and Other Stories (audio CD available–please contact me directly)
Includes Laura’s original story “The Diffendaffer Taffy Cafe,” plus folk tales. Appropriate for kids and adults.
Learn more here. And there’s even more about the story behind the story here.
Non-fiction
The Newcomer’s Guide to the Invisible Realm: A Journey through Dreams, Metaphor, and Imagination
Includes an introduction to dream reading and a selective symbol dictionary.
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Poetry
Marbles: New and Collected Poems
First Church of Metaphor Poetry Collections, Vol. 1
See full description here.
For more poetry and essays, see First Church of Metaphor
Short Stories
“The Silent Meadow” originally appeared in Cricket Magazine
Cover art copyright 2002 Leah Palmer Preiss (used by permission)
Cover art originally appeared in Cricket Magazine
Now available as an ebook
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WolfSongs Vol. 1
Edited by M.H. Bonham
“Wolf Dream,” pp. 146-150
Out of Print
Space Sirens: Full-Throttle Space Tales #2
Edited by Carol Hightshoe
“The Silver Snake,” pp. 201-217
WolfSongs Vol. 2
Edited by M. H. Bonham
“Wolf Howl,” pp. 56-69