On Friday October 20th, over 230 guests dove between the covers to listen to 5 authors at the Las Candalistas Fall Fundraiser, “Between the Covers… a Literary Luncheon”. The event was held at the Palos Verdes Golf Club. Guests were treated to a welcome drink and appetizers and had the opportunity to shop with vendors as well as the Las Candalistas marketplace, which was full of home-crafted and home-baked goodies and over 50 Silent Auction prizes.
Guests enjoyed a sit-down luncheon followed by the much-anticipated conversation with 5 local authors.
James T Bartlett who is a writer, journalist, researcher, true crime expert, and author of The Alaskan Blonde, acted as host and welcomed each of the authors in turn on stage. Joining him were local authors Rebecca Forster, Ruth Stevens, Marilou Ryder, and Wendall Thomas. Guests were treated to a great array of backstories and an insight into the world of writing and publishing. Money raised from the event will go to charities which Las Candalistas supports including Community’s Child, Manes for Movement, Marine Mammal Care, and 14 other local charities.
