Media Kit
Colleen Sehy is available for festival speeches, educational events, radio, television, speaking, and podcast interviews as well as civic organizations and professional associations.
Short bio
Colleen Sehy is a writer, speaker, and lifelong Anglophile with a passion for discovering traces of the British Isles in America. Inspired by a childhood steeped in classic British stories and a transformative Shakespeare class at university, she has spent more than 30 years exploring historic and cultural links to England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, and Shakespeare across the U.S. and Canada. Colleen is the author of Finding Shakespeare in America, the first in a series of guidebooks that reveal how to enjoy the spirit of the British Isles—no passport required.
Longer bio
Colleen Sehy is a writer, speaker, and lifelong Anglophile whose work celebrates the enduring presence of British and Irish history and culture in North America. From Shakespeare festivals in the Midwest to Scottish castles tucked away in unexpected corners of the U.S., she has spent more than three decades seeking out and documenting the places where the spirit of the British Isles thrives on this side of the Atlantic.
Colleen’s fascination with England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, and Shakespeare began in childhood, sparked by classic British children’s books and a televised drama about the Tudors. That early interest evolved into a lifelong passion, leading to numerous visits to Great Britain and Ireland, as well as extensive travels across the United States and Canada in search of historical connections, cultural traditions, and surprising Anglo-American stories. Her formal education includes degrees in arts management, organizational behavior, and business administration, and she brings a unique blend of scholarly insight, personal curiosity, and storytelling to her work.
Finding Shakespeare in America is the first in Colleen’s series of guidebooks designed to help readers experience the charm and richness of the British Isles—without leaving the United States. Upcoming titles in the series include Finding Scotland in America, Finding Ireland in America, and Finding England in America. Each highlights the places, people, and events that bring British and Irish heritage to life across the country.
Whether she’s giving a talk, writing her next book, or enjoying a proper cream tea, Colleen’s mission remains the same: to help readers and travelers connect with their inner Brit, no passport required.
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Suggested interview questions
Your first book is titled Finding Shakespeare in America. What inspired you to go looking for the Bard on this side of the Atlantic—and what surprised you most in what you found?
Many people think they have to travel to the UK to experience British culture. What are some of the most unexpected or delightful British or Irish connections you’ve discovered right here in the U.S.?
You often speak about Shakespeare’s lasting influence in America, from colonial times to the modern day. Why do you think his works have endured so strongly here, and how has America made them its own?
In your talk about Gilded Age heiresses marrying into the British aristocracy, you explore a fascinating mix of wealth, ambition, and culture clash. What drew you to that story—and what can it tell us about Anglo-American relationships then and now?
Shakespeare gardens are a unique blend of literature, history, and horticulture. What makes them so special, and how might someone bring a little of that Elizabethan charm to their own backyard?
You're currently developing several more books in your series on finding British and Irish influences in America. Can you give us a sneak peek at what readers can expect next—and what keeps you passionate about uncovering these cross-cultural connections?