On Sunday, April 21, I took part in the Kensington Book
Festival in Maryland. I paid for a space and set up my table to meet
people, sell and sign his books. As with every event, there's much more
than just signing books... there are stories and encounters from others
who want to share their stories or ask for help.
My partner drove me
over and dropped me off, so I didn't have to deal with parking, and I
was so grateful. It was crazy enough trying to find the place to set up
and get organized.
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| Diane brings Rob smiles on that cold day |
The day was unseasonably cold with temperatures in the upper 30s in the
morning and only in the low-mid 50s for a couple of hours in the
afternoon, despite the sunshine. The wind chill made it feel like it was
in the 40s most of the day.
Our friend Diane brought her
husband Mark to the event, so I was finally able to meet him. We know
Diane through Inspired Ghost Tracking, the group we belong to that
investigates historic places and private homes. Diane is so sweet - she heard a college
student talking to me about her experiences and came over to me and
bought a book for the student (who didn't seem to have the money for
it). What an amazing gesture of kindness. It was great to meet Mark,
too, who doesn't come to the ghost group meetings - he's warm and funny.. He's from Scotland, too, so he has that
great scottish accent. :) They made my day.
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| Mark and Rob |
People that came to my table had encounters with Earth-bound ghosts, or
spirits of loved ones they lost and received signs from. Three teenage
girls told me they used a ouija board, and then things started to happen
in their home- which I told them is no surprise. It opens a doorway and
anything can come in. I gave them a card for Inspired Ghost Tracking,
and have a feeling that I'll be visiting their house with the group to
clear it. Don't ever use Ouija boards! - Another person told me that
weird things are going on in their business and causing some employees
to quit. Still others mentioned that spirits of their loved ones have
visited. It was fascinating to talk with everyone. That's the best
part.
Some wanted to get messages from their loved ones from
learned mediums so I gave them business cards of my friends and great
mediums Barb Mallon
www.barbmallon.com and Ruth Larkin.
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| View from Rob's Table |
As for book sales, well, in 6 1/2 hours, I made enough to cover
the space I rented at the festival - but most of the authors had a similar
experience. Perhaps it was the cold. Regardless, the bottom line is
that it's about educating the public that there's more than just this
life - and if I can give people hope then I've done what I needed to do!
