Storytelling inspires Jeffrey Gorney.s writing.In Mysterious Places: Memoir. Journey. Quest.  he discovers the power of family stories as he travels to Romania in search of family roots,  His first book, Syracuse University: an Architectural Guide, told the stories behind the buildings, and as a freelance p audio abridger he worked on  Pillars of the Earth and Les Miserables, no less. Gorney's articles and photos have appeared in The Syracuse Post-Standard, Encyclopedia of New York State, and in Central NY cultural and civic websites and periodicals.