Jillian Chantal

I’m the vice president of Programs for the Gulf Coast Chapter of RWA.  I can’t take any credit for the awesome programs we’ve had recently. I can only take credit for recognizing the inherent talent and knowledge of my fellow writers. Last month, we had a great education in the history of medicine, including birth control. We also learned about herbs and how they’ve been used over the centuries for healing, birth control, luck and  even poisonings.

Today’s meeting was a lesson in different religions and types of worship over the centuries. We learned about Native Americans and their traditions, Voo Doo priestesses, and Wicca. We got to hold bells that sing, an intricate knife with carvings, a gris gris bag, Voo Doo dolls, Tarot decks, candles, and even a Native American carved walking stick.  We also learned about ghost hunting and other paranormal manifestations.  Our  member that spoke today is a member of a paranormal investigation group based in Mississippi. She’s full of cool stories.

Our members that presented the last two month’s programs are awesome ladies and I thank Rita VanFleet and Runere McLain for making me look like a brilliant program veep!  I love you guys!