SHARON JACKSTIES has been a professional storyteller for over 25 years. She explores the relationship between place and narrative in her courses at Halsway Manor, England's only residential centre for the traditional arts. In 2016 she co-directed a new festival, the Summerlands Storytelling Festival, which spanned the South West.

Sharon's work with children started with her specialising in Theatre in Education during her drama degree and working for the Unicorn Children's Theatre for some years. Shecontinues to work with young people and is currently working on a project moving from story to song lyrics. She lives in Somerset.