Story Prescription: Story medicine for stories themselves.

A story from Korea, about a greedy boy who demands stories from everyone he meets, stuffing them into a “story bag” and never sharing them. But the stories plan revenge!

Today is when my book Bulgarian Folk Tales is born into the world! Illustrated by the incredible Rima Staines. You can order your copy here: If you are in Bulgaria, then you can find them here.

If you wish to join me for the book launch, on the 4th or 7th June, you can find the details at: https://www.nanatomova.com/events

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Story Sources: The Story-Bag: A Collection of Korean Folk Tales, 1957. So-un, Kim. Translated by Setsu Higashi; https://www.learningtogive.org/resources/story-bag

Story Prescription: A story of hopes and dreams. For when you're lacking enchantment in your life, and need reminding that things might not be what they seem, and that there is some magic in the world.

A beautiful Scottish tale from the Isle of Skye about the place where dreams are made of.

I have a book of Bulgarian Folk Tales out on the 4th June 2026. You can find out more about it and pre-order it here for delivery worldwide. Find out more about it here. To support this podcast, you can '⁠⁠buy me a coffee'. ⁠⁠You can also tell your friends, which is free but means a lot. If you enjoy this podcast, please leave me a 5* review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Music: Thank you to ⁠⁠In Feathers ⁠⁠for the beautiful music

Story Sources: I have read and heard the following storytellers tell this tale: Daniel Allison in his book Scottish Myths and Legends; Joanna Gilar during our Rewinding Sleeping Beauty project; Beverley Bryant via Map of Stories; Graeme Johncok via Folklore Scotland; Sarah Hobbs from Strathspey Story Walks.

Story Prescription: For anyone who finds themselves in difficulty. A reminder that every challenging journey starts with a single step.

A story from Georgia about a young woman called Svetlana, who walks towards the light in attempt to save someone she loves.

I have a book of Bulgarian Folk Tales out on the 4th June 2026. You can find out more about it and pre-order it here for delivery worldwide. Find out more about it here. To support this podcast, you can '⁠⁠buy me a coffee'. ⁠⁠You can also tell your friends, which is free but means a lot. Music: Thank you to ⁠⁠In Feathers ⁠⁠for the beautiful music