Brian Mulliner
Brian’s writing blends woodland lore, wonder, and friendship, often through a child’s eyes. His stories bring together folklore, empathy, and a vivid sense of place.
LifeTime Learning • Kahite Storycrafters
Kahite Storycrafters Event
An afternoon of imagination, memoir, humor, history, and visual storytelling. Join us on May 16 for an inspiring spring afternoon celebrating the art of storytelling with the Kahite Storycrafters. Enjoy engaging readings, connect with local writers, and experience the creativity that brings our community together.
Pre-event Photo Highlights
Storycrafters' tables before the May 16 Kahite Storycrafters gathering.
Featured Program
The event opens with a welcome and an introduction to Kahite Storycrafters, followed by featured presentations, including video, audience Q&A, and time afterward to visit with authors at their tables.
A creative afternoon across genres
Fantasy
Memoir
Humor
History
Science & Story
Illustration
Songs
From woodland wonder and historical storytelling to dog tales, family reflections, autobiographical journeys, and scientific imagination, this program brings together a richly varied group of voices.
Agenda
Event Schedule
Before 3:45
Tables, chairs, and audio-visual setup.
3:45
Author table engagement with arriving attendees.
4:00
Guy Calkins: Welcome and introduction to the Kahite Storycrafters as part of the LifeTime Learning program.
4:05
Brian Mulliner: Introduction to Kahite Storycrafters, membership, initiatives, calendar, today’s presenters, and post-program activities.
4:20
Storycrafter presentations.
Each presenter shares a brief personal introduction followed by a 7–8 minute story rendition.
Presentation Highlights
Videos from the Event
5:30
Brian Mulliner leads audience Q&A with the members seated at the front tables.
5:50
Post-program author table engagement with remaining attendees.
After 6:10
Take down tables, chairs, and audio-visual equipment.
Meet the Storycrafters
Explore the featured writers and creators presenting themes of wonder, memory, humor, heritage, and discovery.
Ralph Mobley
Ralph brings a warm, conversational voice to everyday life, turning porch talk, muddy paws, and ordinary moments into stories full of heart and laughter.
Nelson Ledbetter
Nelson writes with humor and heart about life on the move, from 1950s childhood memories to highways, worksites, and the stories gathered along the way.
Maxine Fischer
Both author and illustrator, Maxine creates immersive fantasy worlds for young readers and is now expanding her imaginative universe into a new fantasy novel.
Chris Allsup
Chris’s work spans technical white papers and feature articles as well as poetry and songs.
Irene Gabashvili
Irene bridges scientific curiosity and storytelling, weaving together physics, biology, health technology, lyrical naturalism, and science fiction.
Ron Nelson
Ron’s memoir work explores formative moments that shaped his understanding of family, memory, and perspective, following trails both literal and emotional.
Gary Mulliner
Gary preserves local history through research, trail work, and storytelling. His writing honors the people and places that shaped the region and its evolving landscape.