I love costume or themed parties. One summer, I sported an
afro at a family reunion’s 70s themed party. Last month, I dolled up for a
Harlem Nights party in Chicago. 
In a few days, I’m going to don a gray wig and
slip my feet into a pair of men’s Stacy Adams black and white shoes as the
incomparable Mrs. Beatrice Tilley Beacon aka Grandma BB. My getup is for the
pajama party at a Christian book lovers retreat. Grandma BB is one of my beloved characters
from the Jamieson Legacy series. To understand this seventy-something meddling
neighborhood “always on the watch” captain, you’ll have to read about her
antics and how she came about adding Stacy Adams shoes to her wardrobe.
I remember when I attended my first pj party at a
conference. I put curlers in my hair, and bought a thick cheetah colored robe,
which I still have today, and dabbed cold cream on my face. I was ready for a
memorable night.
Years ago, I won a trip to Maui. My husband and I dressed up
as my favorite super heroes—superman and superwoman for a costume party. It
just so happened, we over slept in our hotel room due to the time zone
difference. Our late appearance couldn’t have been timed better, because
cameras flashed when the doors opened, and there stood Superman and Superwoman.
I never know where some organizers come up with their themes
for events. For example, I recently missed the opportunity to dress for a black
tie event that was labeled as Old Hollywood. What was that? Google to the
rescue. If I had a couple of weeks
noticed, I could have sown a Vogue retro pattern, a long, elegant and tailored gown
for the occasion. Bummer. Just in case you didn't know what Old Hollywood attire was too:
The next missed event was to dress in the decade I was born.
Okay, back to Google for the fashion trends in the 19—never mind the year.
So I have a history of playing make believe,
maybe that’s why I create a world of make believe with every story I write. Check out Grandma BB in every book in the Jamieson Legacy series:
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Pat
is the multi-published author of more than thirty Christian titles, and is a three-time
recipient of the Emma Rodgers Award for Best Inspirational Romance. She has
been a featured speaker and workshop presenter at various venues across the
country.
As a self-proclaimed genealogy sleuth, Pat is
passionate about researching her ancestors and then casting them in starring
roles in her novels. She describes the evidence of the gift of the Holy Ghost
as an amazing, unforgettable, life-altering experience. God is the Author who
advances the stories she writes.
Pat currently oversees the media publicity for the
annual RT Booklovers Conventions. She has a B.S. in mass communications from
Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts.
Pat converted her sofa-strapped, sports fanatic
husband into an amateur travel agent, untrained bodyguard, GPS-guided
chauffeur, and administrative assistant who is constantly on probation. They
have a son and a daughter.
Her newest release is Love Led By the Spirit. Minister Rossi Tolliver is ready to settle down. Besides the outward attraction, he desires a woman who is sweet, humble, and loves church folks. Sounds simple enough on paper, but when he gets off his knees, praying for that special someone to come into his life, God opens his eyes to the woman who has been there all along. There’s a slight problem. Jesetta “Jet” Hutchens lives by her own set of rules. Love is the farthest thing from her mind. But Rossi, the man and the minister, is hard to resist. Is Jet ready to allow the Holy Spirit to lead her to love?
What fun. I haven't dressed up in a costume in years.
ReplyDeleteI haven't dressed up either! Apparently, I'm stodgy and Pat is happening!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun post! We used to have a neighborhood costume party when we lived in GA. It was so much fun to dress up in crazy costumes. We haven't done it in years. This year my older granddaughter has a Queen of Hearts costume, and she wants me to be the White Rabbit. So I costume is in my future.
ReplyDeleteDressing up in costume is always a fun event. For my annual piano recitals years ago, my students dressed in costumes to coincide with the piano piece they were performing.
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