About the Auction

How and why are we doing this?

We are devastated about the tragic events that happened last Friday. As parents, we are horrified. It cut me so deeply I needed to do something with that energy and make it positive. Maybe help in some small way.

We understand that money could never replace any lives. 

But from my perspective - as a parent, mother, I needed to do something to give back. 

I have children 5 and 8. They attend an elementary school in our neighborhood. We actually went through hve a lock down earlier this year due to an armed robber in our neighborhood. 

In the end, all the children were fine and there were no events. But, I know the feeling of receiving that robo call about a lock down at the school and the desperation I felt waiting to find out my kids were safe.  I cannot imagine how I would feel if thing shad gone differently.

We were obviously the lucky ones. 

This money will go to support the community, families, school, and children affected. They can use it as they need it for any type of relief in the community or schools.

What items are included?

The full list of current auction is listed below. You can click on any item to see all the details, and bidding is happening in the comments.  Most of the items are for US and Candad Only except for the service auction items such as critiques, marketing, designs, ect.

How do I bid?

• To bid on an auction, check the current high bid in the comments.
• Notice the suggested bid.
• Place a bid by leaving your name, EMAIL, and bid amount in the comments
• Keep watching to be sure you win.

 What happens if I win?

Winners will be notified when the auction ends and should be prepared to make an online donation directly to the Newtown Youth and Family Services/Sandy Hook Relief Fund in the amount of the high bid at that time.   

Please complete your payment within 24 hours of the auction closing. We would like to get the auction completed within 24hours. We need to close this out by christmas eve.

After you’ve made your donation, you’ll forward your receipt, and we will put you in touch with the person who donated the service you won so that the two of you can work out the details about how and when.  

 All services will be provided at the convenience of both the person making the donation and the auction winner, but this should happen within three months of the auction’s end unless something else is agreed upon by both parties.Exceptions are noted on some auction pages.

Welcome! What to expect!

The auction has now begun! :)

First we appreciate the donators and each of you for bidding. We know it is the holidays and budgets are tight. We just want to do this for the families/community who won't be having the holiday they expected :(

We have about 100 items to date including chapter critiques, query critiques, full manuscript critiques - all offered from authors, editors and agents. We also have many signed books, ARCs, and special packages from bestselling authors. There are author services packages as well including blog tours, ads, media interviews, marketing, cover designs, ebook formatting, editing and more. 

Most of the auction items are launching today. However, we do have special editor and agent critiques as well as other special items that launch throughout the week. I will continue to update the list below daily so you have a central location to see the new items.

(Donators - if you do not see your auction listed today, it is probably in our staggered launch. If you would like to know your date, feel free to email me.)

When does it end?
Most of the items end Friday night, Dec 21 at 11:59 PM EST (9:00 AM PST).

Except the critiques - they have special end dates. So play attention when you bid!

• NOTE: Because we have many items to close Friday night, the auction will be over at the timestamp listed on the blog post even if the post is not closed yet. 
• We will go by the EST timestamp.
• So if you post an auction at 12 am on Sat - it will not count. The auction will be considered over when the timestamp says 11:59 PM (EST)

Bidding Procedures:

1. Find your item.
2. Notice the starting bid.
3. Post your bid in the comments.
4. Include your email so we can get in touch with you easily.
5. Please do not go lower than the value listed.
6. Use increments of 5$ to make it easier.

If you win an item:
1) Winners will be notified when the auction ends.
2) Be prepared to make an online donation directly to the Newtown Youth and Family Services supporting the Sandy Hook Families)
3) Because the holidays are coming, the payment must be made within 24 hours or the bid could go to the next bidder.
4) After you’ve made your donation, please send your email receipt back to the person who notified you of your win.
5) Once received, we will put you in touch with the person who donated the product/service you won so that the two of you can work out the details about how and when.   

All services will be provided at the convenience of both the person making the donation and the auction winner, but this should happen within three months of the auction’s end unless something else is agreed upon by both parties.Exceptions are noted on some auction pages.