Authors for Japan auction

I'm sure you've heard by now of the disaster that's hit Japan. It's a tragedy--not only are they dealing with the aftermath of a massive earthquake and tsunami, but their nuclear reactors are breaking down.

One of the thing I love about being a writer is the sense of community, the way writers come together to help those in need. And this tragedy in Japan is no exception. Authors are offering signed books, manuscript critiques, mentorship, workshops and more to aid the effort in helping Japan get back on its feet.

Please consider bidding on auction items. You can read details here: http://authorsforjapan.wordpress.com/. Anything you can do to help will be gratefully appreciated, I'm sure!

Do the Write Thing for Nashville

Middle Tennessee is suffering from TERRIBLE flooding. A group of authors put together a publishing geared auction to raise funds. You can read more about that here.

I've offered to donate a What Gwen Said mug and a critique of query letter and first 30 pages of a manuscript here.

Awesome items are being put up for bid every fifteen minutes or so, so please go check it out.

Have you bid on your full critique from Rhonda yet?

Because she'd never toot her own horn, I figured I would. Our very own Fictionista, Rhonda Stapleton, has generously offered to critique a FULL Young Adult manuscript of one lucky bidder!

Debut author Cynthea Liu has organized a charity auction to raise money for Tulakes Elementary School, a Title I school in Oklahoma City. Children residing in the surrounding community live in an environment of high povery, gang violence, and crime. Many of the children wear the same clothes to school several days in a row and some don't know where their next meal is coming from. :(

Cynthea's fundraiser will help jumpstart the 3rd grade level-reading program in the classroom. It costs approximately $700 for one leveled non-fiction lassroom set. A sturdy book box that can be used year in and year out costs $3.25 per student. The teachers' goal is to have libraries in every classroom.

You can help make a difference in these children's lives by bidding for an exciting array of prizes, including critiques from authors, editors, agents, and autographed prize packs of books.

The auction closes on July 8, 11:59 PM EST. Winners may pay by Paypal, major credit card, or money order/cashier's check.

Let the bidding begin!

http://www.cynthealiu.com/auction/

Going, Going, Gone!

Hey y'all! Blondissimo (my jewelry company) has donated some fun pieces to the auction Gemma Halliday is sponsoring to raise money for a homeless fan and her mom. You can read about it and place some bids at Romanctic Inks. Here's what I've donated:

A beaded book thong:

A crystal heart necklace:

Now go bid!