As you know, I've been tweeting and writing a lot about Authors for Japan, Keris Stainton's imaginative project to raise money for those who have lost everything as a result of the natural disasters in Japan.
Bidding closed last night and in 5 days, the site raised £10,962.25. I managed to get signed copies of Shine and Glitter by Kate Maryon, and a character name in her fourth book, which I'm sure Anna will appreciate.
Keris has put a huge amount of work into this and can be very proud of how it's all turned out.
Showing posts with label Authors for Japan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Authors for Japan. Show all posts
Monday, March 21, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Authors for Japan auction now live - 150 literary lots up for grabs to help those devastated by the earthquake
How would you fancy having a character in the next novel of a best selling writer named after you?
In fact, how about having your pet appear in a book?
How about a choice of signed copies of all different sorts of books, from children's to fantasy to non fiction to chick lit?
Are you struggling to write a sex scene? Fancy having it critiqued by an expert?
And if you've written your novel already, how about some advice about submitting it to publishers?
As I wrote yesterday, author Keris Stainton has set up a novel (it doesn't get any better the second time out, does it?) site to raise money for those affected by the horrendous event in Japan. Authors for Japan is an online auction, selling unique, often priceless items donated by authors of which the selection above is just a tiny snippet. When I wrote yesterday, there were only 35 items online. Now there are 150.
Whether you are a budding writer or just an avid reader, there will be something you will want, and something that you can afford. The way it works is that you bid in the comments for any item that takes your fancy. The person with the highest bid on Sunday will then get the item on production of a receipt showing that they have donated to the British Red Cross Japan Tsunami Appeal.
I am flicking through the pages in the excited manner of a child let loose in a sweetie shop. If nothing else, it's expanded the list of books I want to read. Liberal Democrats, with more Doctor Who fans per square inch than anywhere else on the planet, will be particularly interested in this offering from Paul Cornell, who wrote, among other stuff, the one where Rose's father died, and the Family of Blood episodes. Am I alone in imagining Inspector Pack of the Yard?
Please help boost the signal on this - let your work colleagues,family, Facebook friends and Twitter followers know all about it.
In fact, how about having your pet appear in a book?
How about a choice of signed copies of all different sorts of books, from children's to fantasy to non fiction to chick lit?
Are you struggling to write a sex scene? Fancy having it critiqued by an expert?
And if you've written your novel already, how about some advice about submitting it to publishers?
As I wrote yesterday, author Keris Stainton has set up a novel (it doesn't get any better the second time out, does it?) site to raise money for those affected by the horrendous event in Japan. Authors for Japan is an online auction, selling unique, often priceless items donated by authors of which the selection above is just a tiny snippet. When I wrote yesterday, there were only 35 items online. Now there are 150.
Whether you are a budding writer or just an avid reader, there will be something you will want, and something that you can afford. The way it works is that you bid in the comments for any item that takes your fancy. The person with the highest bid on Sunday will then get the item on production of a receipt showing that they have donated to the British Red Cross Japan Tsunami Appeal.
I am flicking through the pages in the excited manner of a child let loose in a sweetie shop. If nothing else, it's expanded the list of books I want to read. Liberal Democrats, with more Doctor Who fans per square inch than anywhere else on the planet, will be particularly interested in this offering from Paul Cornell, who wrote, among other stuff, the one where Rose's father died, and the Family of Blood episodes. Am I alone in imagining Inspector Pack of the Yard?
Please help boost the signal on this - let your work colleagues,family, Facebook friends and Twitter followers know all about it.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Authors for Japan - can you help boost the signal?
You don't need me to tell you how utterly devastating the earthquake and tsunami has been in Japan. You'll have seen the pictures yourselves of houses being toppled as though they were made of tissue paper.
When something like this happens, you want to do something to help. Some people have gone from the UK to help in the rescue effort. Let's hope that their courage and skill saves lives.
For most of us, giving money to help in the relief effort is all we'll manage. Author Keris Stainton has come up with a novel (sorry) idea. She has persuaded a whole load of authors to offer up a collection of really interesting stuff which will be auctioned over the next few days on the Authors for Japan website. She has put an enormous amount of work into putting this together. The things for sale, as you would expect from a bunch of creative people, are very interesting and exciting. Jill Mansell, who write romantic comedies, has offered up the dedication for her next book. Others have offered to critique your own efforts, or to offer mentoring to budding writers. I like the fact that they are giving up their time in the future to help people in Japan now.
The idea is that people will bid, in the comments, between tomorrow morning and next Sunday evening.
Why not head on over and have a browse. There is something else you can do, even if you don't make a bid. Help to raise awareness of the site on your own blog, or Facebook or Twitter, even talking to people in real life. The more people who bid, the more money will be raised.
Of course, only one person can get each item, but all of us can make a donation to the British Red Cross Japan Tsunami Appeal, so please do that as well.
When something like this happens, you want to do something to help. Some people have gone from the UK to help in the rescue effort. Let's hope that their courage and skill saves lives.
For most of us, giving money to help in the relief effort is all we'll manage. Author Keris Stainton has come up with a novel (sorry) idea. She has persuaded a whole load of authors to offer up a collection of really interesting stuff which will be auctioned over the next few days on the Authors for Japan website. She has put an enormous amount of work into putting this together. The things for sale, as you would expect from a bunch of creative people, are very interesting and exciting. Jill Mansell, who write romantic comedies, has offered up the dedication for her next book. Others have offered to critique your own efforts, or to offer mentoring to budding writers. I like the fact that they are giving up their time in the future to help people in Japan now.
The idea is that people will bid, in the comments, between tomorrow morning and next Sunday evening.
Why not head on over and have a browse. There is something else you can do, even if you don't make a bid. Help to raise awareness of the site on your own blog, or Facebook or Twitter, even talking to people in real life. The more people who bid, the more money will be raised.
Of course, only one person can get each item, but all of us can make a donation to the British Red Cross Japan Tsunami Appeal, so please do that as well.
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