Dr. Martin Shaw

Martin Shaw, poet, storyteller, mythologist. Rooted deeply in the land, performing a vision quest, and following a path to storytelling, Martin Shaw uses language rich and imaginative. His style is deceptively simply but in telling his tales he pulls you in to a place deep within. I was asked to interview Martin by the publisher of his most recent book, "Courting The Wild Twin." I had not heard of this British storyteller, but on looking him up found I very much wanted to add his voice to my podcast. Highly intelligent, incredibly well-read, and very approachable Martin was a joy to spend time with. On listening to the interview as I edited it, I found he spoke on many different levels and realized the sheer depth to what he was talking about. This interview is worth listening to multiple times.

I will let Martin tell you why he wrote "Courting the Wild Twin" in this conversation, but it is needed in this time more than any other. It's arrival has come at the right time.

 

He is so deeply rooted in myth, so totally in touch with the stories he tells I want to learn from this man. I read the book Chelsea Green Publishing sent me, and bought another of his books - "Night Wages." His words and work has inspired to go deeper still into my work and improve my own writing, to get in touch with another, deeper part of myself on my storytelling journey.

 

I hope when you hear his words, his wisdom, you also get inspired in whatever work you do. And I truly hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

His website is: https://drmartinshaw.com/ and his school of mythology in England website is: https://schoolofmyth.com/