Glenda Mays Shaw

Christian Author, Teacher, & Encourager

 

 

The First Ever Barrow County Wisdom & Wellness Expo

by | Aug 15, 2025 | Inspired Living

A round table is displayed with a colorful banner for the book,Bud the Luckiest Dog in the World, complete with the memorial painting of footprints. The table has giveaway items a box to collect names for the drawings a poster in the back announces the author's new book. There are bookmarks, candy, and pocketfans for vistors to the table.
A round table is displayed with a colorful banner for the book,Bud the Luckiest Dog in the World, complete with the memorial painting of footprints. The table has giveaway items a box to collect names for the drawings a poster in the back announces the author's new book. There are bookmarks, candy, and pocketfans for vistors to the table.
The author’s display table

A Real Impact: The Wisdom & Wellness Expo

Our table display at the first-ever Wisdom & Wellness Expo for Barrow County, Georgia, showcased Bud’s memorial dog-paw painting—a gift from the Winder Animal Hospital staff shortly after his death in 2018.

Among forty-seven vendors, I stood as the only local author. The community responded with enthusiasm. Dozens of people entered our drawings, and the response kept flowing for days after the event as I contacted winners and delivered the final two prizes.

This marked our first major event since Covid-19 disrupted our world, and it succeeded beautifully. The Wisdom & Wellness Expo introduced my new book, The Holy Spirit—Encounter Him and Find Power, Peace, and Joy, to eager readers. I also signed up several new subscribers for Finding Joy, my monthly newsletter.

Ms. Lee the winner of the author's door prize holds up the two books, Entering Adulthood, and Bud the Luckiest Dog in World. Ms. Lee has a great smile and is enjoying the Expo.
Author’s photo

Door prize winner Ms. Lee leaves with a radiant smile and two of my books in hand—a moment that captured the joy this event created.

Below, I was able to surprise the Grand prize winner at the Barrow County Senior Center

The Grand prize framed art piece is awarded to Ms. M. Evans by Glenda Shaw.
Author’s Photo

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