Category: NNEDV

  • Still Roaring

    , ,

    In April of 2017, Better Said Than Done started a movement. We asked women to share their true stories of obstacles. We asked women to speak up. To tell their tales. To Roar! Despite the overwhelming success of the storytelling show Roar: True Tales of Women Warriors, the book of the same name, and yes,… Read more

  • The Year in Storytelling – 2017 Edition

    , , , ,

    Better Said Than Done had a busy year. A successful year. An emotional year. Basically, we had a lot going on – so much so that I need to sum things up or this blog post will run 40 pages. Here are a few of the things that happened in Better Said Said Than Done… Read more

  • Roar at Bards Alley

    , ,

    Join several of the authors of Better Said Than Done’s anthology, Roar: True Tales of Women Warriors, at Bards Alley Bookstore in Vienna, VA on October 20th for storytelling, readings, and conversation about women, writing and warriors. It’s a free event, but you can purchase copies of Roar, as well as wine and food. Did… Read more

  • Women Warriors Roared

    , ,

    On April 30, 2017, 9 women storytellers took the stage at Jammin’ Java, in Vienna, VA, to share their true, personal stories of obstacles and empowerment. Better Said Than Done raised $1250 for the National Network to End Domestic Violence during the storytelling show and fundraiser. But the night meant so much more than that.… Read more

  • Support for Women Warriors

    , , ,

    On Sunday, April 30, 2017, Better Said Than Done hosted Roar: True Tales of Women Warriors. In the first storytelling show of it’s kind, 9 women warriors shared their true, personal stories about obstacles and empowerment. The show was not only part of a movement, it was a fundraiser for the National Network to End… Read more

  • Press About Roar: True Tales of Women Warriors

    , , ,

    Better Said Than Done has been fortunate to have built up a great relationship with many media outlets in the DC Metro/Northern Virginia area. I am personally grateful every time a press release is picked up, resulting in an article or calendar listing. Let’s face it, storytelling in Fairfax County isn’t always breaking news. But… Read more

  • Hear us roar

    , , ,

    There’s a proverb about March coming in like a lion. Well, this April is going out like a lioness! Roar: True Tales of Women Warriors Sunday, April 30, 2017, 7:30 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM) Jammin’ Java 227 Maple Avenue East Vienna, Virginia $20 per person All proceeds from ticket sales benefit the National Network… Read more

  • Women Roar in Storytelling Show

    , ,

    On April 30, 2017, 9 women storytellers will take the stage at Jammin’ Java in Vienna and tell it like it is. Roar: True Tales of Women Warriors April 30, 2017 7:30PM Show Doors Open 6:30PM Jammin’ Java 227 Maple Ave E., Vienna, VA 22180 Tickets Here PLEASE NOTE: You can also purchase advance tickets… Read more

  • Submissions Closed

    We are no longer accepting submissions for the short story anthology Roar: True Tales of Women Warriors.  Thank you to many men and women who submitted stories.  We will be informing authors whose submission was accepted no later than March 24, 2017. I just want to take a moment to say how truly grateful I… Read more

  • Roar – Call for Story Submissions

    , , ,

    Call for Anthology Submissions This is a call for submissions for a collection of stories entitled Roar: True Tales of Women Warriors. The book will be published in April 2017, and launched at the Better Said Than Done storytelling show of the same name at Jammin’ Java in Vienna, VA, on April 30th. After the… Read more