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Welcome to Josef Bastian's Folktellers Universe

The award winning young adult adventure series
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Co-Founder: Folktellers Studios

The fastest growing creative studio in Michigan
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Writer

Josef Bastian is a Midwestern storyteller whose sense of humor, depth of spirit, and reflective imagination resonate within his poetry and prose.

Editor

As a professional editor, Josef has published multiple literary works, professional manuals, and numerous entertainment scripts and treatments.

Producer

Through his film company, Folktellers Studios, Josef is currently producing serialized content for streaming and theatrical distribution.

Instructional Designer

For the past twenty years, Josef has been designing award-winning curricula and courseware for Fortune 100 companies.

Works

Josef Bastians' works are organized by project. Please click on the tabs below to access each work.

Folktellers Series 1
Writer, Editor

Folktellers

Folktellers Series 2
Writer, Editor

Folktellers

Nain Rouge 3
Writer, Editor

Nain Rouge

Nain Rouge 4
Writer, Editor

Nain Rouge

Fluxtrol Man Series 5
Writer, Editor

Fluxtrol Man Series

Fluxtrol Man Series 6
Writer, Editor

Fluxtrol Man Series

Hero's Journey Series 7
Editor, Co-Producer

Hero's Journey Series

Hero's Journey Series 8
Editor, Co-Producer

Hero's Journey Series

Books

Josef Bastian unfolds the Folktellers Series, revealing that whoever holds the story, wields the power.

Phases of the Moon

Phases of the Moon

Folktellers Series

Cave in the Rock

Cave in the Rock

Folktellers Series

Shadows on the Silver Strings

Shadows on the Silver Strings

Folktellers Series

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Josef's Recent Posts

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You Don’t Know Jack: Reimagining a Modern Folk Hero

You Don’t Know Jack: Reimagining a Modern Folk Hero

American folklore has always been a unique blend of folktales, myths, and legends from around the world, filled with heroes, heroines, and myriad tricksters along the way. The challenge in reinterpreting these classic figures lies in creating broader, more inclusive characters that are diverse, interesting and authentic...read more

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