Sherree Gable

Bea Wright wanted something to make her the special grandmother when she moved to this area to be near her grandchildren so she began telling stories.

Friday evening Wright and Ray Zempruch were the featured tale spinners when the Tarrant Area Guild of Storytellers hosted "Stories Under the Stars". Listeners leaned back in their lawn chairs and listened to tales of unusual relatives, old world cemeteries, and crickets.

Paige Bertrand, the youngest storyteller at seven years of age, spoke in a strong confident voice, delighting the crowd. She was preceded by her sister Jamie, the story writer of the family. Their mentor in storytelling Julie Tsagoi also performed.

The Guild meets every third Monday at the Barnes and Noble Bookstore on Airport Freeway in North Richland Hills and performs where ever requested. Members have attended festivals as far away as Corn Island, Tennessee to tell their stories.

Molly Bullard and family enjoy the family story telling entertainment.	A poised seven year old Paige Bullard cleverly tells her story.
Ray Zempruch amuses the crowd	Ron Sims listens intently.
The crowd brought out lawn chairs and settled in for the tall tales.	--Bea Wright weaves a tale.
Stories literally had the audience spell bound.	The event was appealing to kids of all ages.