Woohoo! I'm a writer, producer and minister in Phoenix, AZ. I've written four YA novels, and am the co-writer of a memoir set to be released in a few weeks. I produce storytelling shows for USA TODAY NETWORK/Gannett. I also am an associate minister at a progressive, inclusive small Methodist church in downtown Phoenix - home to lots of cool artists and accountants (left-brainers and right-brainers loving each other without conditions).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on Couchsurfing because I need to remove all barriers to travel. I scored a flight to New Orleans for New Years Eve. Now I need a place to sleep indoors. I'm super easy and am only looking for a place to sleep and change clothes.

Interests

• books
• wine
• movies
• jazz
• solo travel

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite music - Rebirth Brass Band
Favorite movie - "Claudine" (old school brilliance!)
Favorite books - "Redemption Song," by Bertice Berry, "Traveling Mercies,"by Anne Lamott, "Prophetic Imagination," by Walter Brueggemann
Favorite podcast - "On Being with Krista Tippett"

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Solo traveler to Uganda and Dubai.

Teach, Learn, Share

I teach/coach people how to tell their origin stories.
I've learned that everyone has a great excuse for doing/not doing whatever.
I loot my life and share the wealth.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm active on social media, so feel free to look me up - Facebook.com/Alexus Rhone; Instagram - The Storytellers Project, lex-unshackled; Twitter - @UnshackledProd; www.unshackledproductions.com; www.unshackledpublishing.com

Countries I’ve Visited

England, Jamaica, Mexico, Uganda, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States