Dan the Story Man

A dutiful dog teaches us about perspective in a story about dangerous intruders... or are they?

Today we discuss an old Greek classic: the famous and tragic story of King Oedipus.  What meanings does this fascinating story have for us?

Join us as we discuss the impact of a good setting in a story, and a few simple things that make settings great.

Today we're continuing an ongoing discussion about heroism with a chat about the "great man theory," before launching into the inspiring life of the world-famous aviator Amelia Earhart -- a true story from history.

They say that time waits for no one.  But what if it did?  Today we talk about time and read an L. Frank Baum story about a boy who gets time to stand still!

In today's episode I'm reading a story that I wrote!  It's a story about a seven year-old girl who makes a premature visit under the ground of the city cemetery... and comes back changed forever.

Today we're talking about folktales, and we've got three lined up for you to listen to, including a special treat -- an old Scottish classic about a brownie.  Wait, a brownie?!  That's right!  Listen in to find out what I'm talking about!

Today I read the second half of "The Snow Queen" -- can Gerda rescue Kay from the clutches of the Snow Queen?  Listen in to find out!

Join me as I read the first part of "The Snow Queen" by Hans Christian Andersen!  What happens when shards of an evil enchanted mirror penetrate the eyes and heart of a little boy?  Tune in and find out!!

The idea of change is a huge component in fiction.  Today we explore some of the nuances of change in literature, including dynamic and static characters, and what change means for us!