New Illustrated Book!
‘Elfabet Cadet’
Available Now!
Jeff's fourth illustrated book has just been released - just in time for the winter celebrations ahead. Available in Hardcover, Softcover and Instant Digital Download!
Flumsy the Christmas elf goes to Kindergarten to learn the English alphabet. But the Wycked Wynter Wynd has mischief in mind!
Will courage, imagination (and the help of true friends) be enough to save the Christmas concert?
Find out in this sweet, seasonal adventure story!
Storytelling is a celebration of life. It is the oldest of the arts; it awakens and nourishes both the imagination and the creative spirit. Whether in the concert hall, the boardroom, or the school classroom, Jeff's listeners are spellbound. The magic of story is woven upon the strings of the Celtic harp - with brilliant timing and strong rapport with the listeners. His repertoire is extensive, replete with hundreds of myths, legends and folk tales from around the world.
Jeff is an award winning storyteller & harpist.
He is also an author and illustrator who has released four illustrated books.
His fourth illustrated book 'Elfabet Cadet' was released on November 1, 2025.
His third illustrated book was released in 2024. Stranded in a blizzard, a maiden is hunted by a living snowstorm. Can she find the courage needed to defeat this ancient winter hunger? Find out in this suspenseful adventure story! ’Hearts On Fire’ is available now.
His second illustrated book 'Hilzie Hickathrift & The Winter Wyrm' was released in 2021. A sweet, suspenseful adventure story for the whole family!
Jeff's first illustrated book 'Babcia & Babushka Brittlebones' was released in 2020.
Beautifully illustrated and painted by the author, all four books are perfect keepsakes for you and your loved ones to enjoy together.
His storytelling recording 'Wisdom of the Woods' was named one of the best storytelling recordings of 2012 (Category: Stories for listeners of all ages), and awarded one of the international '2012 Storytelling World Awards'.
His latest storytelling recording "Once Upon A Midwinter" was named one of the best storytelling recordings of 2019 (Category: Stories for listeners of all ages), and awarded one of the international '2019 Storytelling World Awards'.
Jeff teaches workshops for storytellers young and young-at-heart. He has worked in the field of education for twenty- five years as teacher, consultant, and storyteller, and is at ease with audiences of all ages. He is in much demand as a storyteller in residence in schools, and his performances and residencies sell out every school year.
Why do they sell out every year?
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He has worked with thousands of people with his workshop series 'Stories Tell Us' and 'STORYenteering' - from the youngest of school age children to adults in all walks of life. Never a 'one-size-fits-all' experience, each event is tailor made to fit the needs of the group and the realities of time and budget. Filled with play and highly interactive, the time together leaves participants feeling empowered, confident - and capable of navigating the intensity of standing alone in front of an audience.
Highly in demand with schools, Jeff offers three types of school experiences:
1) Performance. With the magic of the Celtic Harp, the wonders of Story are brought to life…through short classroom visits, or full days booked to see the entire school population in smaller audience groupings.
2) Storyenteering. A short residency experience - usually of 3-5 full school days. Storyenteering Residencies are usually booked all in the same school week (sometimes over 2-3 weeks). Culminating in an evening celebration, these residencies bring amazing community building for the whole school community.
3) Storytelling Festival. A minimum of 10 full days, these residencies extend over 2-3 calendar months (a day or two per week). Filled with laughter and vibrant storytelling coaching and performance from Jeff, these residencies equip young people with the essential tools to be confident and comfortable with public speaking. Incredible learning and engagement across the whole school from students and staff.
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Shows include:
"Wisdom of the Woods"
September through June. All ages. Tales of wisdom & foolishness, from the storytelling CD of the same name.
"Of Shadow & Moonlight"
October only. All ages - suspenseful themes. Celtic tales of mystery, suspense & adventure!
"Once Upon A Midwinter"
November, December & January. All ages. Tales of warmth, light and hope from around the world.
"Warriors & Healers; Misfits & Heroes"
September through June. Best suited for Grades 3 & up.
"Maidens, Mothers & Crones: Strong Women Changing The World"
September through June. All ages. Bold re-imaginings of the greatest heroines in traditional folktale.
"Stories from Sun-up to Sun-down"
September through June. All ages. Book a full day with Jeff, and tailor the day's performances to grade level interests and curriculum links.