{"product_id":"author-visit-sue-marko-oliver-location","title":"Author Visit: Sue Marko (OLIVER LOCATION)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNO NEED TO REGISTER HERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Just drop-in from 12:00pm to 3:00pm!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGather Bookshop is excited to host author Sue Marko for a signing of her book \"To B\u0026amp;B or Not to B\u0026amp;B: How My Dream Lodge Became a Comedic Nightmare\" on September 19th in the District Wine Village.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE BOOK\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“We all go into the B\u0026amp;B business with rose-coloured glasses. Our enthusiasm piqued, we’re excited to be the best hosts we can be and with optimistic dreams of the happily-ever-after. Then reality hits.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmbark on a laugh-out-loud journey through the gritty realities of B\u0026amp;B ownership in the Canadian Rockies. What began as a dream of picturesque hospitality soon descends into chaos as the author recounts the highs, lows, and downright absurdities of hosting the public. From entitled guests to atrocious neighbors, every chapter reveals another truth behind the seemingly idyllic life of an innkeeper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis brutally honest, and often hilarious, account sheds light on the struggle to maintain charm and grace while juggling impossible expectations, operational mishaps and a difficult business partner. You'll laugh, cringe, and never look at a B\u0026amp;B the same way again. Whether you’re thinking about starting your own bed-and-breakfast, or just in need of a wild ride through one woman's survival in the hospitality industry, this book is sure to entertain—and maybe even teach you a thing or two.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReal guests. Real problems. Real survival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gather Drop-In (no tickets)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50043706081522,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/2713\/2865\/files\/https---uploads.getsling.com-433484-eb6e25b4b01ce1c684ac1868f67c5e8d5849655e63936e85a7927c77-AUTHOR_20VISIT.jpg?v=1788905044","url":"https:\/\/gatherbookshop.com\/products\/author-visit-sue-marko-oliver-location","provider":"Gather Books \u0026 Lovely Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}