Melissa Ford Thornton

Born in Redondo Beach, CA, Melissa Ford Thornton earned her M.A. from the University of Alabama Huntsville. She is a storyteller, poet, music publicist and lyricist. Her work has been published by Silver Birch Press and regularly appears in Authentik Magazine. Melissa is a frequent guest on WLRH Public Radio's Sundial's Writers' Corner. She has performed her stories on stage at Arc Stories, Tenx9 Nashville Storytelling, The Moth Story Slam, Nashville, and tours as a professional storyteller...See more

Born in Redondo Beach, CA, Melissa Ford Thornton earned her M.A. from the University of Alabama Huntsville. She is a storyteller, poet, music publicist and lyricist. Her work has been published by Silver Birch Press and regularly appears in Authentik Magazine. Melissa is a frequent guest on WLRH Public Radio's Sundial's Writers' Corner. She has performed her stories on stage at Arc Stories, Tenx9 Nashville Storytelling, The Moth Story Slam, Nashville, and tours as a professional storyteller with Ricky j Taylor & The Storios! Currently, Melissa co-produces Tree of Trust Podcast with fellow Storio, Christy James, and promotes jazz musicians, Robin Grant & The Standard. A member of National Storytelling Network, Americana Music Association and Out Loud HSV spoken word community, you can connect with Melissa at ... See less