Marvela Dawnay

January 29, 2019, I had the pleasure of having lunch with my friend, Donnell Chambers who autographed me a copy of his new release book, ‘A Bakers Dozen.’
I am proud to share that I wrote the Foreword in his book, and he is a positive character that I write about in all five of my published books.
Donnell has aired with Martha Stewart, The Kneelys, KC Live, Food Network and more! You may visit his website: cookiesandcake.com and purchase a copy of his book at: https://www.bookbaby.com

I was a Contract Vendor at Whitman AFB Exchange on December 15, 2018. First, I want to thank Suzanne Vivian Erickson Nelson for the beautiful outfit that she gave me that I’m wearing. It is glamorous and fits like a glove.
While book signing at the Exchange, I met Kimi who purchased MANipulated Into Fear and White Roses In A Dream. She is from Hawaii where my daughter, Christy was born. It was also nice to see parents and children who had purchased Super Grandma and Super Grandpa, The Unknown Superheroes, Book 1 and get their feedback while purchasing Book 2 & Book 3 along with selling my SG T-shirts. They love the story!
After I left the Exchange, I drove to visit my Mom, Annerose Woods. She just turned 77 years old, owns a beauty shop for 48 years and she still does hair! I gave her gifts for her birthday and we took our first selfies together. She asked, “How did you do that?” We laughed and laughed. She is the best Mom ever!

December 2, 2018, I worked at the Whiteman Air Force Base Exchange as a Contract Vendor. Christy Reed Keller was selling her quilts and gifts. Website: www.etsy.com/CJquiltsandgifts. It was a fantastic day and I had a Grandma come up to me and said, “I need Super Grandma and Super Grandpa, The Unknown Superheroes, Book 2 & 3. My granddaughter and I read Book 1 and we loved it!
I’ve been working at Hy-Vee grocery store since the end of March 2018. It is an awesome company to work for and they have great foods with great prices.
A reason that you should shop there is because the company supports Veterans and our military. I’m a Veteran and for Veteran’s Day they gave me a Thank you card, and a coin that reads, ‘We salute those who have served Hy-Vee 2018’ along with a warm jacket and on the arm it reads, ‘I proudly served my country and flag’ The pic with me and Christy, I’m wearing my jacket.

On Black Friday, November 23, 2018, I was a contract vendor at the Exchange at Fort Leavenworth. Many thank you’s to Suzanne Vivian Erickson Nelson for giving me the dress that I’m wearing in the picture with Debra Barnett who made my last SG t-shirts and added the verbiage, Super Grandma, Super Grandpa, Super Granddaughter and Super Grandson. Kim and Troy stopped by. The last time I saw them they were at the Whiteman AFB Exchange and purchased MANipulated Into Fear and Super Grandma and Super Grandpa, The Unknown Superheroes, Book 1. They rode their Harley Davidson so it was a must that I take a picture of them.

October 6, 2018, I worked as a Contract Vendor inside the Exchange at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. I had the opportunity to meet and work next to Veronique and her husband. Their company is “Rugs On Racks” and they sell beautiful paintings and rugs.

Another great day as a Contract Vendor, September 29, 2018, at Whiteman Air Force Base Exchange meeting families, autographing my books, and taking pictures.

Also, on September 15, 2018, It was such a pleasure meeting and talking to Angie and her girls at the Fort Riley, Kansas Exchange. They were excited to meet an author and purchase an autograph copy of, Super Grandma and Super Grandpa, The Unknown Superheroes, Book 1. The little girl that I’m holding didn’t want me to put her down so I walked them out to their car. I can’t wait to see all of them again!

September 15, 2018 was another great day working as a Contract Vendor at the Fort Riley, Kansas Exchange selling and autographing my 5 published books, and selling my SG t-shirts. It’s fun doing what I love, and meeting so many wonderful people from many states and overseas.

Saturday, September 1, 2018, Margaret Kuper and I worked as contract vendors at the Whiteman Air Force Base Exchange. She sells tupperware, and purchased one of my new Super Grandma t-shirts, and I was wearing my SG t-shirt. We enjoy talking and meeting military personnel and their families. Margaret is a Super Grandma!

I was a contract vendor at the Fort Leavenworth Exchange in Kansas on August 25, 2108. My new Logo SG t-shirts are becoming a hit! We added the verbiage, Super Grandma, Super Grandpa, Super Granddaughter, and Super Grandson. Tegwin and her daughter, Zoraya purchased the series, Book 1, 2 & 3 about a month ago along with a Super G Child t-shirt. Zoraya is presently reading Book 2, and loves the story. They stopped by today, and Zoraya had to have the Super Granddaughter t-shirt. She put it on, and she and her mom took a picture. I’m so thankful that children and adults are really enjoying the Super Grandma and Super Grandpa story.

Saturday, August 18, 2018 was my first time as a contract vendor at the Fort Riley Exchange in Kansas. It was a fun filled day meeting and talking to military personnel and their families, listening to their stories, autographing my books, and taking pictures with them. It’s important to respect and honor our military soldiers, their families, and all veterans for serving our country, and for doing what they do on a daily basis. As a veteran, I’m proud to share my work with the military.

While working as a contract vendor at Whiteman Air Force Base Exchange on August 4, 2018, I was pleasantly surprised by two visitors. Greg who I went to school with and known for years, stopped by, and we took a pic together with him holding one of my new Super Grandpa t-shirts. He and I are veterans.
Later, Sister Karen and her husband, Michael from the Blue Springs Eastern Star organization were in the area. When Karen saw me, we took a pic together along with her service dog. She and I are officers of the organization. Karen has read all of my books, and has been very supportive of my work. She and her husband are caring and loving, and they help many people in need.

June 20, 2018, I worked at the Ft. Leavenworth Exchange in Kansas as a contract vendor. There is a boutique called White Lily Boutique. The shirt that I have on was purchased at this boutique. In the past, Lisa who managed, White Lily, purchased my Super Grandma and Super Grandpa, The Unknown Superheroes, Book 1, 2 & 3 for her nephew. We are both very happy with our products, and took a picture to share with everyone. I thoroughly enjoy working as a contract vendor. I get to meet many great people and purchase unique items from other vendors and stores. It’s a lot of fun.

On Saturday, June 16, 2018 when Half Price Books in Olathe, Kansas held a book signing event for me, they gave me some Half Price Book Capes to give to children.
While working as a contract vendor on the following Saturday, June 23, 2018, at the Exchange in Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas, I met Roslyn and her daughter, Emily. They purchased Super Grandma and Super Grandpa, The Unknown Superheroes, Book 1, and I gave Emily a cape. She put it on and we took pictures. They are new to the area so I gave Roslyn the locations of the Half Price Books stores and recommended the store for shopping.

June 9, 2018, I walk into the Exchange at Ft. Leavenworth, and there are two portable hot tubs (The name is Softub – soft.com. All day while working as a Contract Vendor selling my books and t-shirts, I wanted to sit in the Softub. Frank and Anita Bucciarelli (in the picture) are sales reps for the company. If your interested in purchasing one, you can contact them at 918-441-4950 or 918-310-0505. They purchased Super Grandma and Super Grandpa, The Unknown Superheroes, Book 1, 2 & 3 for their grandchildren. It was a pleasure meeting them.

Another great afternoon, Saturday, May 26, 2018, book signing at Half Price Books in Independence, Missouri. Author Becky Reddell purchased, MANipulated Into Fear and Super Grandma and Super Grandpa, The Unknown Superheroes, Book 1, and we took a picture together. HPB was having a sell, and it was a busy afternoon talking to customers and autographing my five books.

Half Price Books in Independence, Missouri hosted four book signing events for Author Christine J. Gilbert, April 27-28 and May 11-12, 2018. I had the pleasure of meeting Debbie who is from a small town that is near the town where I grew up. Debbie purchased MANipulated Into Fear, and we took a picture.

Author Becky Reddell works at Half Price Books, and we are displaying my five published books.

I enjoy book signing at Half Price Books. They have many great reads, and they will buy your used books.

A fun day April 21, 2018 as an author at the Young Authors Conference located inside the Lovinger Building at University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Missouri.

Kelsey is a teacher and she assisted me with my classroom. She and I took a picture before the parents and students arrived.

As a veteran, I’m grateful to be an author and share my work on military bases. Sharing pictures that were taken while I was working as a contract vendor selling my five books and SG t-shirts, and autographing at Ft. Leavenworth and Whiteman Air Force Base Exchanges March 3 – May 19, 2018.

I worked as a contract vendor at Ft. Leavenworth in Kansas, February 24, 2018. A family that purchased Super Grandma and Super Grandpa, The Unknown Superheroes came back to the Exchange to see me and purchased Super Grandma and Super Grandpa, The Unknown Superheroes, Book 2. I was pleasantly surprised when their daughter told me that she loved my book, and she drew me a picture.

February 16 – March 17, 2018, Author Christine J. Gilbert is a Contract Vendor at Whiteman Air Force Base Exchange n Missouri, and Fort Leavenworth Army Base Exchange in Kansas. She sells her books and t-shirts, and autographs her books for many customers. Christine is an officer of the Order of the Eastern Star in Blue Springs, Missouri, and sells the Eastern Star sister’s cookbooks that are one of their fundraisers. Giving back and helping others.

Half Price Books in Independence, Missouri hosted a book signing event for Author Christine J. Gilbert, February 3-4, 2018. It was a fabulous day! Sherri was shopping at HPB, and purchased MANipulated Into Fear. Author Becky Reddell works at HPB, and took a pic with us.

December 2017 – February 1, 2018, Author Christine J. Gilbert worked as a Contract Vendor at Whiteman AFB Exchange in Missouri, and Fort Leavenworth Army Base Exchange in Kansas. Christine sells and autographs her five books, t-shirts, and beautiful Eastern Star Cookbooks.

Veterans Day, November 11, 2017, I was a vendor at the 12th Annual Holiday Market in Lathrop, Missouri. I was going to wear my Army fatigues, but I decided to just wear my military hat. There were a lot of families, grandparents, children, and teachers at the event. Santa Claus was there taking pictures with adults and children. He took a picture with me holding my book, MANipulated Into Fear, and I wore my military hat. It was a fun event. My dad was in the Army, my step dad was in the Marines, my nephew is in the Air Force, and my brother is currently deployed. Serving our country is something to be very proud of. Many thanks and prayers to our veterans, soldiers, and their families.

A successful event as a vendor at the Belton Chamber of Commerce, Holiday Extravaganza, in Belton, Missouri on November 4, 2017.

I had the opportunity to be a vendor at the Fall Harvest Art & Craft Show that was held at the John Knox Pavilion in Lee’s Summit, Missouri on November 3, 2017.

Books, books, and more books! Book signing at Half Price Books in Independence, Missouri, October 28, 2017. A picture with Becky, who works at the store. She is also an author.

A fun weekend, October 21-22, 2017, as a vendor meeting lots of people, readers and book signing at the Heritage Days Arts And Crafts Show in Warsaw, Missouri. Blessed to have my best friend, Tanya helping me and hanging out! We also got to meet Hannah.

Book signing at Half Price Books, Overland Park, Kansas on October 14, 2017

I was a vendor, September 16, 2017, at the Country Fair in Higginsville, Missouri, my hometown. My mom, Annerose was with me, and Kim with Shabby2ChicBoutiques.com was a vendor next to me. The country fair was a lot of fun for families and children.

September 9, 2017, I was so busy book signing that we forgot to take a picture. I drove to my favorite restaurant, D’Bronx, ordered pizza and salad, and asked Carrie who works there to take a pic of me! A great day book signing, and I thank Half Price Books for having book signing events for me. I talked to many readers, and met some really awesome people.

I was a vendor at the Lexington, Missouri festival, August 26, 2017, and who walks out of the library towards my booth-Elvis! I got to see some long time friends, and I met a lot of people, readers and authors. I was happy to take a picture with Gina so she could mail the picture with the autographed book to someone as a gift.

Many thanks to Reader’s World in Sedalia, Missouri for hosting book signing events for me August 11, 12, 18, & 19, 2017, and for allowing me to sell, Order Of The Eastern Star cookbooks for our fundraiser.

Book signing at Publishers Warehouse, Osage Beach, Missouri at the Outlet Mall on August 4-5, 2017, and the bookstore was very busy! Unexpected cold and rainy weather. I met adults, children and families from different parts of the United States. It was nice to see that there are many people who like to read.

On Saturday, July 29, 2017, Emery and her Super Grandma stopped in to shop at Reader’s World in Warrensburg, Missouri while I was book signing. I autographed my Super Grandma and Super Grandpa, The Unknown Superheroes, Book 1 for Emery. It was nice meeting them.

Saturday, July 8, 2017, I was a vendor at the Mayview, Missouri picnic. There were quite a few crafts, and delicious vegetables for sale. It was nice seeing some of my grade school teachers and friends again. I bought one of those wooden crosses in the picture, and it’s hand made. The craftsman told me that he makes them out of his scrap wood. I couldn’t believe it!

A happy July 4th weekend! Reader’s World in Sedalia, Missouri held a book signing event for Author Christine J. Gilbert on July 1, 2017. A great day meeting readers. Dee had never met an author and purchased MANipulated Into Fear, There Is Always A Pattern and an Easter Star cookbook.

Families Are Shopping At Bookstores.
It was great to meet and talk to families shopping at Half Price Books in Independence, Missouri while book signing Saturday, June 17, 2017. Half Price Books is always busy and the staff is friendly, courteous and knowledgeable. Author Christine J. Gilbert

Did you know that Half Price Books will buy your used books? While book signing June 24-25, 2017 at Half Price Books in Overland Park, Kansas they were purchasing boxes full of books from customers and a lot of people were shopping. It was a fun day!

Have you heard of the Order Of The Eastern Star Of Missouri Grand Chapter in Blue Springs, Missouri?
Order Of The Eastern Star Of Missouri Grand Chapter is a registered 501(c)(8) organization located in Blue Springs, MO and is focused in Endowment fund or financial services, Gifts or grants to individuals (other than scholarships), and Fraternity or sorority. An example of what we do – Last year the Order Of The Eastern Star organizations raised ten thousand dollars to help an injured veteran with the purchase of a home.
I became a member in 2013 and a couple of months later, I was installed as an Officer. Before I became a member the members and officers got together and made a wonderful cookbook with delicious recipes for their fundraiser.
Because I’m an author and attend events, I sell them when I book sign. I attended my second festival in Warsaw, Missouri on June 9th & 10th 2017 as a vendor. My friends Richard and Will surprised me by stopping by and we took a picture. You can see the cookbooks on my table. My Mom also sells them at her beauty shop, Ann’s Salon in Higginsville. I’ve been able to sell quite a few and we thank everyone for their support. If you would like to become an Eastern Star member, please let me know. Thank you. Author Christine J Gilbert

I must share the experience that I had as a vendor at my first Festival. All day Saturday, June 3, 2017, I was a vendor at the 53rd Annual Rock The 80’s Lathrop Friendship Festival Lathrop, Missouri It was held Thursday – Saturday, but I only attended on Saturday. I was a bit nervous when I arrived early morning, and found that I didn’t need to be. I received friendly greetings and the people were eager to help me with getting set up.

Everyone was friendly and very helpful throughout the day. All day long there were activities, contests, and shows and in the late afternoon and evening they had KC Wolf, that I took a picture with along with two grandchildren whose Grandma bought both of my children’s novels.

There was Star Search, a Military Tribute – I just happened to be the only female veteran, 80’s Karaoke, Deal or No Deal, Rotary Cake Raffle & Ball Drop and A Tribute To The King Of Pop- Michael Jackson. You should have seen this entertainer. He looked like Michael Jackson and sang like him too!

If you and your family enjoy going to Festivals, you will absolutely love Lathrop Friendship Festival Next year, I plan on attending all 3 days. Many thanks to Susie for giving me this wonderful opportunity and to Brock and Sarah for assisting me throughout the day. You are AWESOME!

“Never let a book sit on a shelf”

Author Christine J. Gilbert

Reader’s World in Warrensburg, Missouri held a book signing event for me on May 27, 2017. My Mom stopped by and my nephew, Jacob and his girlfriend, Becky. It’s a wonderful feeling to have support from family, friends and associates.
The staff and I had a fantastic day meeting and talking to readers and taking some awesome pictures together. Readers World in Warrensburg will be selling my books in their store. Many thanks to Readers World and the staff.