Even though Big Ryan’s Tall Tales still didn’t get mentioned, I have to forgive the Old Colony Memorial as they gave me this huge, adorable picture on page 2! 2003 was a year of firsts as this is the first time I have a picture of me doing my craft in the paper!

This also shares a photo of the early days when I used a large golden retriever pup named Max (which I still have). Max was retired as he doesn’t fit easily into a backpack. I will say that I did love using the puppet, which was a gift from my brother and sister-in-law, but being so big and clunky made him difficult to transport.

I will be in Sherborn this Saturday morning at 11:00am for an amazing show! Come get out of the cold and get your funny bone tickled with some amazing stories by Big Ryan!

I can’t believe I was just 24 when I decided to start this amazing journey! I still have clippings of the first ever mentions of Big Ryan in newspaper clippings from 2001 and 2002. I had been storytelling for just over a year when Big Ryan was first published in a paper.

As you can see, the first few mentions didn’t understand the full title “Big Ryan’s Tall Tales” but believe me, back then I was just happy to be mentioned at all! I figured being called “Big Ryan the Storyteller” was better than not being called anything.

I will be posting quite a few gems from the past throughout the year to celebrate 25 years of being Big Ryan’s Tall Tales – so keep coming back to check it out!

I will, once again, going to be at Book Love this Saturday morning at 10:00am! I am looking forward to seeing everyone there!

It always takes me a bit to get the new calendar up on the site, and I apologize for that, but it is now updated, and you can see what’s happening in 2025! I have quite a few emails coming in every day, and I am trying to respond to everyone as quickly as possible, but it’s exciting to be booking for the upcoming year and especially the summer!

Let’s start the new year off right! Big Ryan 2025 begins at Book Love in Plymouth tomorrow. The show begins at 10:00am Click on the adorable image above for more information. Don’t forget to check out this gorgeous bookstore even if you can’t make it to see me – but let’s honest, come and see me!

After the rain put a damper on the festivities last year, we are raring to go this year to bring the spirit back into the season! I know I can’t wait to join all these great events – including the adorable puppy parade – and get into the winter season at full steam!

Click on the poster above for more information!

I am going to be telling my tales at 3:00pm at the Post Office so make sure to be there! But also take a look at all the amazing events below:

This week is a wild one with a whole barrage of events! I am joining the teachers at the Springboard School for not only a training but a family event! I am continuing the Holmes Library Raising A Reader but also beginning a Paul Pratt Library session this week! Join us by registering today! Either one! I am also happy to be at the Corn Festival this Saturday since it was canceled this past September. It’s always a blast so make sure to come and enjoy!

The best part of the week for me will be the Mystery Room I am bringing to Scituate! This is the first of the many rooms booked this month (please check the Upcoming Page show for others scheduled bookings) Join us for a great time trying to earn your totem and take over the town of Bloodhaven! It’s a great way to get into the spirit of the season!

Also, if you’re looking to schedule a show please call me at 508-641-5336.

Here is the storytelling schedule for this week. The days listed in RED are free for the public to attend and the events listed in BLUE are free to attend but require registration. For more information, please visit the Upcoming Shows page:

• Monday: Springboard School @ 10:00am *Teacher Training
• Tuesday: Hilltop Preschool @ 10:00am
• Wednesday: Holmes Public Library @ 10:00am – Raising A Reader – Week 2
• Wednesday: Springboard School @4:30pm
• Thursday: Paul Pratt Library @ 10:00am – Raising A Reader – Week 1
• Thursday: Scituate Library @ 6:00pm – Traveling Mystery Room – Monster Mash
• Friday: Hilltop Preschool @ 10:00am
• Saturday:  YMCA Corn Festival @ 1:00/2:00pm

Towns I will be visiting this week:

1. Sudbury
2. North Reading
3. Halifax
4. Cohasset
5. Scituate
6. Hanover

Come to Book Love in Plymouth at 10:00am on Saturday for another round of fun stories! It’s supposed to be a little rainy this weekend so it’s a perfect time way to spend the morning!

October is ramping up with the Halifax Raising A Reader beginning this week at the same time that Pembroke ends! If you’d like to join us at the Holmes Public Library please register – the post below has the flyer and QR code – I look forward to seeing everyone! Also, next week has quite a bit of shows, mystery rooms and workshops! This week ends in a bang with another visit to Book Love – come by and say hello!

Also, if you’re looking to schedule a show please call me at 508-641-5336.

Here is the storytelling schedule for this week. The days listed in RED are free for the public to attend and the events listed in BLUE are free to attend but require registration. For more information, please visit the Upcoming Shows page:

• Tuesday: Stepping Stones Preschool @ 10:00/10:30am
• Wednesday: Holmes Public Library @ 10:00am – Raising A Reader – Week 1
• Thursday: Pembroke Library @ 10:30am – Raising A Reader – Week 5
• Saturday:  Book Love @ 10:00am

Towns I will be visiting this week:

1. Hingham
2. Halifax
3. Pembroke
4. Plymouth