is the proud mother of two wonderful adult sons who used to be embarrassed by her shenanigans. Now they say she is adorable. Eunice is a retired elementary teacher and has also worked in the field of Mental Health. After retiring, she explored the worlds of stand-up comedy, storytelling, and improv (Which she vows never to do again!). Eunice has performed at Listen to Your Mother, DoNot Submit, The Book Cellar, The Acorn Theater (3 Oaks, Michigan), Homewood Stories, and This Much is True. She does clean storytelling and comedy for local civic organizations and churches.

I entered my 50s as a newly single man, and for the last five years, I’ve been on a journey of discovery and self-reflection to see what this phase of my life has to offer and how I can make a difference. I am a mechanical engineer by trade and a father of two by the grace of God.

 is a writer, multi-faceted musician, and poet residing in Indianapolis. A songwriter by trade, she draws on a constant flow of creative experiences to infuse her literary work with a blend of fiction and folklore-inspired narratives.  Finding space for her innate love of fantasy, which was fostered through roots in Tolkien and grounded in an adoration for contemporary femme voices in the genre such as V.E. Schwab and Holly Black, Bales found a slice of bookish belonging in her Instagram account, @kristenbalesbooks.

Ellie Herdman is a writer, poet, blogger, and storyteller based in Indianapolis. She is a regular on the open mic scene and on the stage at Voice Box Indianapolis. She is published with the Heartland Society of Women Writers and will be included in Dogwood Alchemy and Indy Untitled’s next releases. You can follow along with her blog on substack at Call Me Ellie.

Recognizing her first career choice as professional sea siren might be too ambitious, Francesca went to the next obvious option: High school English and theatre teacher where she realized the power of the personal narrative. She has been telling stories ever since. Retired from her 2o years as director of a high school theatre program in Bloomington, IN, Francesca now lives in Chicago where she is a sometime actor, occasional director, an intrepid traveler, but always telling stories wherever and whenever she can. Co-editor of A POET’s TAROT by Josep Miquel Sobrer as well as contributer to Chicago Press, Love Stories. francescasobrer.com

Leondra is elated to join this inaugural cast. A national Storyteller and Emcee, she’s a feature teller on stage, television, and for cultural events. Additionally, she facilitates workshops to engage the young and retain memory for our elders. She believes storytelling has the power to unite and educate us all.

Albert F. Lahrman, a lifelong Indianapolis resident, returned to the stage after a long break. He began performing in high school and has since appeared in community theater, including as PFC Santiago in A Few Good Men. Now rehearsing for Why Must We Die So Young with Agape Theatre, Albert enjoys tabletop games, spending time with loved ones, and supporting social causes.

essica Heck is a wife, mother of four, and an avid traveller. She recently quit her teaching job and embarked on a nine-month trip around the world with her family. Fifteen countries and no regrets later, she started telling stories as a way to process her experiences abroad and transition back to normal life. She’s been a regular at VoiceBox since August and is thrilled to be part of Love Notes, her first live storytelling collaboration.

Natalie Mosley Klenotic, bestselling author of multiple books including See You Later, Down the Rabbit Hole of Narcissism and children’s book Daddy’s Not Gone. A former military widow and entrepreneur rehabbing vintage pieces, she advocates for survivors of child abuse, military widows and parents of children with CRPS/RSD. Natalie has been featured in her hometown’s newspaper for donating copies of her books to hospitals and charity organizations. She is passionate about supporting and empowering those in need.

Ginger Claremohr is a nationally recognized, award-winning columnist, motivational speaker, and mother of five. Her work has been featured in Chicken Soup for the Soul, Not Your Mother’s Book on Sex, and 101 True Tales from the Terminal. Through her company, Clearly Claremohr, she creates impactful content for organizations and individuals. In her free time, she enjoys travel, quirky TV shows, and spending time with her granddaughter, Eleanor.Instagram @clearlyclaremohr, or email ginger.columnist@gmail.com.