dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Wherever we go, history speaks to us. Historical sites and stones... Places and people... What we usually read are the facts... But what we want to hear are the stories! TELLING HISTORY starts on 30th September... I can't wait! 000
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 11/09/2026The Tower of Ash, subcycle 6 in the Hillel Cycle. I will tell the whole arc of this incredible story of a women fragmented by loss, hiding in madness until an unlikely meeting weaves a path back to sanity this Sunday afternoon... 010
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 09/09/2026New online course alert: TELLING HISTORY Have you ever dabbled with the idea of telling the story of an historic figure you feel passionate about? Then join TELLING HISTORY on Wednesday evenings from September 30th... 000
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Tuesday this week is TALES FROM THE GREEN WORLD, the House of the West Wind: College of Storytelling's Summer event. Join four of the UK's finest plant inspired storytellers live on Zoom at June 30th at 8pm. Can't make it live? It will be possible to catch up with the recording afterwards.... 000
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Our next event is the House of the West Wind: College of Storytelling Summer Lecture on Tuesday evening, June 30th at 8pm: TALES FROM THE GREEN WORLD. I'm so looking forward to hearing what Lisa Schneidau, Xanthe Gresham Knight, Amanda Edmiston and Claire Mace have to share. 000
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Walking the Wildwoods is my biggest course, and I love it with all my heart. I have been thrilled to witness over the past 15 years how applying the drash supports creators of all kinds, from storytellers to writers, sculptors to jewellery makers. 💚 000
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 08/06/2026A quote from one of my students: “Walking the Wild Woods is much more than a course. It is a great unravelling, a deepening of our relationship with story and storytelling. It’s seriously playful, physically joyful, and an opportunity to learn from a fantastic teacher!" There's 1 spot left... 000
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 28/05/2026In for an adventure with two remarkable and brilliant women? Join Shahrukh Husain and me on a 10-week journey into creating a script for story, screen or radio. The Story to Screen online course begins Wednesday 3rd June at 7.30pm UK time (BST). Who's coming with us? 000
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 24/05/2026Do you work with story and dream of seeing your favourite tale on screen, stage or radio? Story to Screen starts Wednesday June 3rd at 7.30pm UK time. SPECIAL OFFER: use the code S2S when booking and get £100 off at: shonaleigh.uk/diary 012
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 22/05/2026STORY TO SCREEN starts June 3rd. I will be teaching alongside Shah, a psychotherapist, folklorist, storyteller and writer, in a unique and exclusive opportunity to explore the magic of storytelling. SPECIAL OFFER: use the code S2S when booking and get £100 off at: shonaleigh.uk/diary 000
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 20/04/2026THIS WEEK I'll be telling a story at Story Forge in Sheffield at their Open Mic night at a new venue: ALDER, Percy Street, Sheffield S3 8BT from 7.30pm I'll also have a pile of my lovely books: A Garment for the Moon. 110
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 13/04/2026Join me a TTT this summer - May 29-31 - near Brighton - The Petal Demon July 31- August 2 - Ranst in Belgium - The Petal Demon August 19-20 - Eindhoven in the Netherlands - The Cloth of Hope and Sorrow Find out more on my website 010
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 11/04/2026I will be presenting at online symposium Wisdom of the Grandmothers, 22nd-23th April, bringing together tradition bearers, scholars, dancers, dreamworkers and ceremonialists all dedicated to one thing: reclaiming the wisdom of the women before us. 🔗 Register: 3common.com/wotm2026 010
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 02/04/2026This was the look on my face when I saw the final version of A Garment for the Moon 🌝 I'm so delighted that my very first book is now available from Orkneyology Press. I would like to invite you to a launch event Sunday 26th April 2026 at 7.30pm UK time (BST) - get on the list via my website! 020
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 30/03/2026What happens when a story needs to cross from one world to the other, from the oral to the written, from the page to the screen? The next course from the House of the West Wind is Story to Screen, a three month process taught by Shonaleigh and Shahrukh Husain, starting 3rd June. 020
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 23/02/2026🏰 I'll be in Leicester this Thursday to tell THE GOLEM OF PRAGUE at 7pm at the Leicester Guildhall. 🎟️ Tickets on the door or from the Leicester Museums website. 📚 I will also have some copies of my new book A Garment for the Moon with me if you'd like a signed copy. 030
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 26/01/2026"Story To Screen with Shah and Shonaleigh" starts Wednesday 11th March at 7.30pm UK time. Have you ever listened to a story that's captured your imagination, and seen it playing out in the theatre of your mind like a film? Well, now's your chance to write the script for that film... 120
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 24/12/2025Coming up! The House of the West Wind Christmas Lecture with Gauri Raje on Monday 29th December at 8pm UK time: 𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝒎𝒚 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎? 𝑯𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒊𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒚. This event will also be interpreted in BSL. 010
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 15/11/2025Tellers, Tales, Tradition 2026... the plan so far 💧 March 6-8 - Amsterdam - Tobias and the Snow Tear 💐 April 10-12 - Totnes - The Petal Demon 🌼 May 29-31 - near Brighton - The Petal Demon 🌷 July 31- August 2 - Ranst - The Petal Demon 🪡 August 19-20 - Eindhoven - The Cloth of Hope and Sorrow 010
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 04/11/2025I've Walked in the Wildwoods all my life. It's where I learned my craft, it's where I learned the magic and the love of literally spelling a word into existence. The next round of my Walking the Wildwoods course begins in November 2026 and registrations are now open. Details are on my website. 121
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 23/10/2025I'll be joining Amy Douglas for a live discussion as part of the Taking the Tradition: a series of intimate, informal conversations with eminent professional storytellers. We will discuss the tragic archetype of the ‘The Wounded Warrior’, on Tuesday 11th November at 8pm. 000
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 15/10/2025There's a reason cats almost took over the Internet. It's not because they're cute, but because there's something rather otherworldly about them. They walk between the worlds and it fascinates us! Tales from the Glass Palace - What the Cats Said is Sunday 19th October 8pm 010
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 12/10/2025When the Moon Maid comes to live in her Glass Palace, she is helped by two magical cats. The grey cat’s job is to find the dreams and the daydreams of humanity... I will be telling some Tales from the Glass Palace ... in particular What the Cats Said on Sunday 19th October 8pm UK time (BST) 010
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 08/10/2025The Moon Maid is helped by two cats. The black cat is responsible for nightmares. He hunts down nightmares and swallows them... Tales from the Glass Palace - What the Cats Said is Sunday 19th October 8pm UK time (BST) Book your spot at: shonaleigh.uk/diary 010
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 24/09/2025I remember the first time I heard a particular ballad and I thought “Why is someone singing my Bubbe’s song?!” Then I realised not everything belongs to my Bubbe. It was an old English song that Bubbe had ‘klezmerised’ and used to sing it around the house! "A Tale in the Tune" - 8th October 010
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 20/09/2025What came first, the song or the story? People are always looking for new stories and new ideas for stories. But we are often drawn back to the same few sources, and it can be hard to find something fresh, unique and personal to you. My Tale in the Tune course is Wednesday evenings from 8th Oct. 011
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 12/09/2025COURAGE QUEST was born from the House of the West Wind's "Wildwoods MA" course, blending the Drash with coaching and Narrative Therapy. It invites you into an immersive storytelling adventure, exploring timeless teachings to inspire personal growth and self-discovery. It starts 18th September... 000
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 07/09/2025Courses starting soon - 🌟 COURAGE QUEST with Raven 18th September – 9th October Work with storytelling tools to rewrite your personal narrative 🎵 THE TALE IN THE TUNE with Shonaleigh 8th October – 29th October Create new stories from old ballads, applying tools of the Drut’syla Midrash 010
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 20/08/2025Simon and I are telling TOOTH & CLAW at Matlock Storytelling Cafe and online 5th Sept. Where would the heroes and heroines of old be without their animal helpers? We will share stories of mythical beasts, wondr'ous steeds and furry best friends: wild, weird and wonderful tales of our non-human kin. 030
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 07/07/2025For those of you that speak Dutch - here's an interview I did recently in Amsterdam babelmagazine.nl/2025/06/24... 021
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 29/06/2025"It has been a lifelong crusade to preserve and pass on these wonderful narratives so many of us grew up with, enrich them with stories from our diverse worlds, and continue to brew the alchemical cauldron of storytelling." The HOWW Summer Lecture is this Monday at 8pm with Shah Husain <3 010
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 28/06/2025The House of the West Wind: College of Storytelling is delighted to present our Summer 2025 lecture next Monday. Shahrukh Husain is the author of many books including 'The Virago Book of Erotic Myths and Legends', 'Temptresses: the Virago Book of Evil Women', and 'The Wisdom of Mulla Nasruddin'. 010
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 26/06/2025The House of the West Wind: College of Storytelling is delighted to present our Summer 2025 lecture with Shahrukh Husain. "None of the women in my family were docile. They were very feisty and they had very feisty stories, complete with riddles and challenges." Join us online Monday 30th at 8pm BST. 010
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 01/06/2025At a time when many storytellers are fishing in the same pool for their material, I thought it would be interesting look at ballads as inspiration for creating your own stories. My Tale in the Tune course starts Thursday 5th June. 010
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 13/05/2025Ballads are wonderful things. These songs hold stories, folded up and compressed by rhythm, tune and refrain. My Tale in the Tune course will teach you how to work with ballads to uncover a rich vein of narrative concealed beneath the song. It starts 5th June. 040
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 29/04/2025I am delighted to be supporting the launch of The Tenth Magpie, a Derby-based independent publisher with a mission to find and nurture the best up-and-coming authors: "W𝑒 𝑤𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑑𝑖𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑚 𝑢𝑝, 𝑝𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑠ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑚, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑔𝑒𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑚 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑙𝑑." 📚📚📚 010
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 10/04/2025This year I'm adding a monthly post to a secret feed on the Ko-fi... this one is about why daffodils make me think of my mother and my Bubbe. I'm so grateful to all my supporters on Ko-fi who help me to keep my tradition going. Find my Ko-fi here: ko-fi.com/shonaleigh 020
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 28/03/2025Word Dancing is coming up... this five-day course will also introduce you to the unique and precious Drut’syla midrash – the hereditary training of traditional Jewish women storytellers. 🗓️ Sunday 11th - Friday 16th May 🏡 Ballyeamon Barn, Cushendall, Northern Ireland 010
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 21/03/2025Word Dancing really makes you look at the difference between plot and story. This course is not just for storytellers. It is really valuable for writers, narrative artists, poets, and people who use narrative at the core of their work. 🗓️ Sun 11th-Fri 16th May 🏡 Ballyeamon Barn, N. Ireland 020
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 14/03/2025Words are a creative force. When you tell a story, in person or on the page, it is an act of creation. You are literally spelling something into being and creating something that didn’t exist before. 🌟 Word Dancing 🗓️ Sunday 11th - Friday 16th May 🏡 Ballyeamon Barn, Cushendall, Northern Ireland 020
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 27/01/2025Having the best time teaching "Sky Full of Story" in the desert 1100
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 19/01/2025So thrilled to be working with Katherine on this book xx 192
Reposted by @dyslexictales.bsky.socialFrank Belt / Op Verhaal @frankbelt.bsky.social · 14/01/2025Wat een mooie en ontroerende ochtend! Tobias de Ronde en Brendan Lodder voerden een aangepaste versie uit - in gebarentaal - van mijn workshops Verhalen van Vrijheid. Want zoals men op de Guyotschool zei: "Vrijheid is onze eigen taal gebruiken." #storytelling #vrijheid #onderwijs #gebarentaal 041
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 14/01/2025Eye assessment today before surgery next month! Good news I have eyes, they are in the right place and no detached retinas. Oh and the sun is out. The day keeps on giving x 060
dyslexictales.bsky.social @dyslexictales.bsky.social · 12/01/2025So this feels slightly momentous. My first post on this platform. My Corn arrived, I cleaning products arrived I am on a mission to finish the main bedroom and I have not slipped over yet! So far 2025 is looking good but I'm keeping my expectations low ! 080
