I was pleased to represent my local chapter (Vancouver Island Chapter of the RWA) at the recent BC Women’s show on October 3rd at the George Pearkes Arena. Our participation this year was organized by Lee McKenzie -Harlequin American Author. Thanks Lee for all of your hard work.
This event was well attended, organized by women for women. The various booths promoted local businesses with a buffet of choices ranging from scarves, clothing, chocolate, wine, massage, and make-up.
Our booth enabled women to stop by and rave about their favourite authors and sometimes reveal their secret desire to write. Moms were with daughters, daughters with friends, teens with teens and sometimes a family grouping. There was very positive energy in the room and alot of smiling faces.
This was a major outing for some elderly ladies and they were enjoying the warm, safe, upbeat environment as well as the opportunity for free gifts.
My day concluded with a tarot reading by Andrea. She was presenting a three card spread – ten minutes for ten dollars and she attracted a large crowd with a waiting list. Very worthwhile.
For those volunteers who took part – how did the day unfold for you?
I’m so glad you had a good time at the Women’s Show, Jodie.
Did you get any story ideas from the people you met? I don’t mean that in a creepy larcenous way – I mean did people tell you about their interesting experiences and trigger that “Oh, that’s a story!” in your mind?
And do you want to share what the tarot cards said? I hope it was good – a year of health and publication contracts!