Author: innowen

Jaymi Elford lives a tarot inspired life. A deck is always close at hand. She believes tarot is a perfect companion to help explore the world we live in. The author of Tarot Inspired Life and Triple Goddess Tarot continues to study, write, and create tarot innovation from her home in Portland, OR. Find her works in Llewellyn, Lo Scarabeo, The Cartomancer, The Tarosophist, and Megalithica Books. She also co-hosts two podcasts: Tarot Visions with Rose Red Robinson and Cardslingers with Melissa Cynova and Hilary Parry Haggerty. Finally, she’s slightly addicted to teaching techniques at tarot conferences.
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Halloween Readings at WSU Vancouver

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This Thursday I’ll be at the WSU Vancouver campus in Salmon Creek reading tarot for their Halloween party. The event is open to the public and all it costs is canned food donations. Details below.

October 28, 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Washington State University Halloween Party— Vancouver, WA

Looking for some halloween fun? Come join me and my fellow tarot readers as we provide some divination fun for Washington State University at Vancouver’s Halloween party. Costumes optional. This event is open to the public and will be held at the Firstenburg building. Canned and non-perishable food donations for Martha’s Pantry accepted at the door. A special midnight showing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show will end the festivities.

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Second NaNo Plot Party Wrap-up

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Last Wednesday’s NaNoWriMo Plot Party was a lot of fun. we had 14 intrepid authors show up. All eager to meet each other and reveal ideas for their plots. I read for three people and examined the intricacies of character relationships, uncovered possible plots, and showed the power of tarot as a brainstorming tool to enthusiastic minds. We also played a “create a story” dice game and collaged ideas for stories.

I left this party feeling more and more ready for NaNoWriMo 2010. Are you planning on doing NaNo and need help crafting plots or characters? Try turning to the tarot for inspiration.

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Second NaNoWriMo Plot Party Tonight

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The second plot party kicks off tonight. Come join us as we generate plot ideas for NaNoWriMo 2010. I’ll have my deck with me to help you craft plot ideas, plot points, or just discuss character concepts. Hope to see you there!

Three Creeks Library, Vancouver, WA
NaNoWriMo Plot Party

NaNoWriMo is a wonderful, seat of your pants writing experience. The goal is to write a complete first draft of a novel in 30 days (or less). Started in 1998 by Chris Baty, NaNoWriMo is an international project that I have been taking apart of for the past 10 years now. Come join us at Three Creeks Library on this evening to learn more about NaNoWriMo, play games with your fellow authors, and allow me to read the cards for your characters or create new ones for November.

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First NaNo Plot Party Wrap-up

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We had a great time at the library last night. About 15 people showed up and we had a great time playing games related to plot creation. After an hour’s worth of group games and sharing, we broke up into individual activities. This is where I got to read tarot for the people who were curious about what I could say to them.

All in all, I read for about 4 people and helped them uncover some plot twists, characters and other literary items for their stories this year. Looking forward to seeing what the second plot party reveals!

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NaNoWriMo Plot Party Readings Tonight

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I’ll be reading for my Wrimo peeps at the first plot party. If you’re having issues plotting your story for NaNoWriMo this year or want to create a few extra characters, come see me and we’ll use tarot to brainstorm new ideas. Hope to see you there!

Three Creeks Library, Vancouver, WA
NaNoWriMo Plot Party

NaNoWriMo is a wonderful, seat of your pants writing experience. The goal is to write a complete first draft of a novel in 30 days (or less). Started in 1998 by Chris Baty, NaNoWriMo is an international project that I have been taking apart of for the past 10 years now. Come join us at Three Creeks Library on this evening to learn more about NaNoWriMo, play games with your fellow authors, and allow me to read the cards for your characters or create new ones for November.