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Will you let me be your “time machine” transporting you back to a bygone period in history that we will never see again?
I’m Jim Kissane, and I write and tell stories about “The Story of Industrial America” that era of the 1850’s – 1950’s when America became a global industrial giant.
Would you like to experience fascinating people, places, and important events of the 1850’s through 1950’s that received little attention in traditional history books? Discover “the rest of the story?”
My original stories come from historical records and personal accounts of family members, friends, co-workers involved in the industries that made America in that era a global economic force.
I have taken the historical stories, actions and accomplishments of individuals and circumstances of that era and brought those stories to life. Treat your imagination to a new perspective!
When you hear my oral stories and read my published works I promise that you will have an opportunity to experience this bygone era in a very different way.
Audience Feedback
Marguerite M : Wow, Jim, what an amazing twist to your story!!!
Marguerite M
Cathy O : Jim your details are the best part of your great stories!
Cathy O
Ross T : Jim, that tale of a tail will be one of your best!
Ross T
Tim T – Jim, a powerful and way cool expressive telling. Great performance.
Tim T
Vicki J: We could all only wish we could have you as a tour guide!
Vicki J
Marilyn M : I didn’t see that coming, Jim
Marilyn M
Marike V: had fun with your story Jim! Was thinking mosquito -man-woman-mosquito – man-woman the whole time 🙂
Marike V
Sara D – Jim, wonderful details. I’ve heard about company towns but this was very distinctive.
Sara D
Anna F – So sad that they worked so hard and still had to go back to the wooden shanty! I love your relaxed way of telling.
Anna F
Stephanie H: Thank you for that very important tale, Jim. Very difficult to hear, so necessary to witness and hold space for.
Stephanie H:
Ashrith V : The story was creepy with spiders but very interesting to hear and was very creative too.
Ashrith V :, Audience
Stephanie D : I too have a story about being on that very road from Amarillo,TX to Santa Fe, NM -where my son said this is where the aliens kidnap people who are never seen again. LOL
Stephanie D
Andrea K : That was such fun and so well crafted!
Andrea K
Alan K ; Congratulations, Jim. You hit a home run in one. Welcome to the Story Space !
Alan K
Patton R : Cliff hanger with a twist. I thought it was going to be, “nuns don’t know how to do laundry.” Thanks for the better, comical choice of words!
Patton R
Susan S : Beautifully told, and very moving. Thanks, Jim.
Susan S
Clara D : Jim, a very moving story ! Thank you so much.
Clara D
Joe P. : Thanks for the story tonight, Jim. The tone of your voice is perfect for storytelling. I appreciate how you back-filled with details about what programming was back in the day. You used a lot of good details to help me visualize and understand the setting. I wanted to know more about the characters. The story got interesting when Eli went to school. You had a couple really great lines: dumpsters and militia.
Joe P, Customer
Sue S – “I’m not even afraid of spiders, but I’ll probably have nightmares about them tonight. Yikes!!”
Sue S., Customer
Rona B : Oh no! That was the last thing I expected Jim but it was masterfully beautifully to!d
Rona B, Customer
Ruth S : Jim, That story is so sad. And so real. It was definitely worth hearing a second time.
Ruth S, Customer