A Perfect Day for a Steampunk Bohemian Bazaar

                                                           

      Steampunk Granny with daughter and grandson

This October 11^th, was the second annual Steampunk Granny’s Bohemian Bazaar. It was also the book launch for my second book in the Roof Oasis Series, Saving Solanda. I invited several of my friends who are authors, poets, publishers, crafters, psychics and spiritual healers to join me in making this an event to be remembered at The Treehouse Coffee Shop in Audubon, New Jersey. I think we may have succeeded.

                             Jean Ramalho's Happy Pet Crystals

The day was perfect, not too hot or cold. A few of the vendors set up their tables outside the coffee shop. The tables were diversified enough to satisfy the whims of all our shoppers. My friends Lee and Ralph even had their little Steampunk Works shop opened for the event.                                                    

                             Janet Lima's  The Button Elf

Tina and Randy have been so very generous to me in allowing me to promote other entrepreneurs by allowing us to use their coffee shop to sell our goodies.
                                                        

 
You Rock, Tina and Randy!  The staff, that day, were so very accommodating to our many needs.

                     Christine Glinos the Henna Tattoo Artist

We had a young lady doing henna tattoos. We had two psychics doing Tarot and Angel card readings. I sold my books and told people about the next book in the series, Beware the Harvesters, which will be out in June of 2016. I sold twenty-five books on Sunday. Thank you everyone who purchased books from me.

                                    Mistress Rae setting up her table                      

 

Many family and friends showed up at the bazaar and because we had venders set up outside, people who were driving by decided to stop and shop, too. It was a great day for all.

                          Alex Sullivan selling his newest book of poetry           

Because my Steampunk Bohemian Bazaars are becoming so popular, I’ve decided to do a Springtime in Paris Bohemian Bazaar. Think the French Revolution. The date will be announced and, it will be at The Treehouse Coffee Shop. I’m hoping this bazaar will be even larger than ever and, offer more diversity in products for our customers. Oui! 

                          Author John Leone and Crafter Cheryl Leone

                               Allie Gilbert with  her Loonilalides

      
                     Shelley Szajner  author, artist, illustrator and reader 
                                                         

Amy Hollinger, publisher, author, President of SJWG selling her Scentsy Candles

 

Jodie Pilla of Wings of Intuition, psychic & Reiki healer with hubby, Steve

 

Marti Haines Medium, Psychic, Reiki Master 

                      &Marcia Balint Moore, psychic, Reiki healings                             

                  
                     Lee & Ralph inside their Steampunk Works Shop                      

     Dawn Byrne, author, blogger, kick-ass sidekick & guardian angel                  

Save Tuesday Nights for The Treehouse Coffee Shop

                                               

For the month of December, our wonderful proprietors, Tina and Randy of Audubon's favorite place to grab coffee and good food, The Treehouse Coffee Shop, will be hosting a Crafters for Cheer Night every Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Check it out.

                                                            

                                                                 

I'll be there on the 16th and I'll be looking forward to meeting you.

Book Signings, Bazaars and a Soul Walk

 

                                                                        

This was a busy and exciting weekend for me, starting on Friday when I was invited to a book signing event at the Atria Living Center in Center City Philadelphia by my friend and fellow writer Harry Kyriakodis. It was a great learning experience for me and the residents of Atria who wanted to know what Steampunk was all about. Did I make any converts to the world of Steampunk? You never know J 

                                                       

  

Saturday, I had the wonderful opportunity of hosting my first “Steampunk Granny’s Bohemian Bazaar” at The Treehouse Coffee Shop in Audubon, New Jersey.  I invited a handful of very talented artists, writers and crafters, all of which are the most amazingly talented and creative people to have at any event. Thank you to all the vendors of the Bohemian Bazaar; you all Rock! And, thank you to the owners and staff of the Treehouse for allowing us to use your fine establishment for our bazaar.

                                                          

   

Dawn Byrne (close friend & fellow member of the South Jersey Writers’ Group) was there selling our group’s anthologies, Tall Tales & Short Stories from South Jersey and Reading Glasses. John Farquhar stopped by to help sell his “What to Expect When You’re Dead".  Dawn has entered into the world of Steampunk with flying colors by creating her own hat and brooch design. 

                                                             

                                                                 

Marie Reid was there selling her beautiful jewelry, Alex Sullivan was there selling his book of poems, “A Printing Madman.

                                                             

Allie Gilbert (oldest of my nine grandchildren, talented Fashion Designer, her work was featured at the Philadelphia Flower Show, and the person who introduced me to Steampunk) was there with her collection of jewelry and pop culture items.

                                                           

Kahlil Weston (Publisher/Writer/Promoter of Independent Artists) was there to sell his books, “The Wes Daddy Mack Hour”, The Young & the Westless” and the Kahlil Weston Hour”. With Kahlil was a beautiful young new talent, Zhariya Amani. This young lady is going places so keep your eye on her rising star and her book “Words in My Head.” 

 
                                                                 

                                                      

Nanci Rainey was there with her book, “Another Day in the Driver’s Seat” and Patti O’Brien (Editor, Journalist, Writer, Blogger and not only my adopted sister but one of the reasons my book “Roof Oasis” is doing so well, was there selling her “LitBits: Messages in a bottle--A little perspective when you need it.”

                             Nanci, Patti, Janet, Kahlil and Zhariya                                                  Magical Faery ArtMagical Faery Art

Cinsearae Santiago Reiniger (Publisher/ Writer/Fashion Designer/Crafter from the Dark Side) was there with her husband, Dan to showcase her stunning dolls, jewelry, etc. Everyone just loved her dolls.

 

                                                           

                                                                 

 

Loretta Lombardi /Health Coach in healthy eating, was there to sell her book for lovers “I’m Hot, You’re Hot.” Loretta offers classes on macrobiotic meals that keep you healthy and sexy. Shelley Szajner is a spiritual healer and guide and besides selling her Magical Fairy Art, Shelley did a few Tarot readings.

 

                                                           

Rosanna Martella/ Health Coach/ Artist/Sculptor, was there to see her book “Healing Epilepsy Naturally” and a large selection of her beautiful sculptures. The fine people of “Steampunk Works” kept their shop open for the Bazaar.

 

                                                            

  

                                                         

 

Ralph& Lee Cobert are collectors of anything Victorian and they design beautiful clothing for people interested in dressing Steampunk and the Victorian Era. Their clothing is featured is several films.

 

                                                      

One of our vendors, Janet Lima, who was there selling her jewelry and crafts, bought a beautiful hat from the Steampunk Works shop. Here she is modeling it. Janet, her husband and their team run the Keystone Spirit Seekers. I was part of an investigation with them. Check it out here.

                                                         

                                                             

                                                           

 

I was there promoting the Bazaar, selling my book, Roof Oasis, the first in a series; an apocalyptic tale with a twist. I’m not shy and was out in the street encouraging people to stop in and shop.  We are planning a Spring Event “Steampunk Granny’s Bohemian Bazaar Part Two” in April.  I’ll keep you all updated.

 

                                Kahlil, Janet, Dick and Cinsearae

After the bazaar, I headed to the Laurel Hill Cemetery for their Soul Crawl through the cemetery’s history with friend and fellow writer and blogger, Loretta Swearingen Sisco and her husband, Ted.

 

                                                             

 

It was a fun night walking through this beautiful and historic cemetery and learning the history of the people buried there.  Cinsearae and her husband Dan were there, too. I bet you never knew that cemeteries could be so much fun!

 

                                                              

The Cemetery is selling my book in their gift shop, and I helped to sell one of the books at last night’s event. What can I say? Steampunk Granny never stops ticking.

                                                               
                                                                      

 

Steampunk Granny’s Bohemian Bazaar of Books, Crafts & Jewelry

                                                                 

                                

Steampunk Granny’s Bohemian Bazaar of Books, Crafts & Jewelry

Steampunk Granny is proud to announce this event will take place on Saturday, October 18^th at Audubon’s very own Treehouse Coffee Shop on 120 West Merchant Street, Audubon N.J. 08106 from 1 to 3 in the afternoon.

                                                         

         

Venders will be there showing their fine crafts and baubles. Authors will be there to sell their books and tell you what other masterpieces they are now working on.

                                                             

The Lovely Staff at the Treehouse have been known to whip up the best coffee in town and their sandwiches are to die for.

                                                             

                                                    Featured Venders

Steampunk Granny will be there to greet you at the door and to introduce you to the venders at the event. Ask Granny to tell you about her first book in a series of apocalyptic tales with a twist, Roof Oasis.

                                                          

 

Miss Marie will present her collection of Liv-Rissa Jewelry

                                         Liv-Rissa Designs                  

                               

Publisher and writer, Kahlil Weston will present his books: The Kahlil Weston Hour and The Wes Daddy Hour

                                             

Zhariya Armani will present her insightful poetry, Words in My Head.

                                                                 

Alex Sullivan author and poet will present A Printing Madman

                                               

                 

Mistress Rae (Cinsearae Santiago Reiniger) Publisher, Author and Designer will present her fabulous jewelry, dolls and her books, Dark Gothic Resurrected Magazine, Diary of a Vampire Stripper and Creepy Crawlers

  

                                         

Loretta Lombardi will present her cookbook for lovers called, I’m Hot You’re Hot.

                                              

                  

Allie Gilbert will present adorable and unique Looniloledesigns jewelry

                                             

                    

Stacey Wright will present her crafts & jewelry from Silver Griffon Designs

                                                

                                                            

Nanci Rainey will present her book: Just One More Day in the Driver’s Seat.

                                             

Dawn Burn will present the South Jersey Writers’ Group with their first anthology Tall Tales & Short Stories from South Jersey
                                               

Patti O’Brien, Editor Extraordinaire & creator of Lit Bits---Messages in a Bottle
                                                           

 

Rosanna Martella will present her book: Healing Epilepsy Naturally and her art work.

                                            

Each week, I'll feature several of the authors who will be selling their books at the Bazaar!!!!