30 page Manuscript Critique/3 Signed Copies of ANASTASIA SERIES (Author Joy Preble)

Author Joy Preble has donated signed copies of the DREAMING ANASTASIA series and a critique. The highest bidder will get the following package:

• A critique of the first 30 pages of a YA manuscript    
• Signed copy of  DREAMING ANASTASIA
• Signed copy of HAUNTED
• Signed copy of ANASTASIA FOREVER)
• US/Canada only 

Opening Bid: 30$

Round bid up to the nearest $5 amount. For ex: if you want to bid 33$, pleases bid 35$. It make sit easier for us. :) Include your bid in the comments below. The auction will start Thur (Dec 20) at 9 AM EST (6 AM EST) and end Friday, Dec 21st at 11:59 PM EST (9 PM PT).

Auction Procedures:

If you’d like to bid on this auction, check the current high bid in the comments and place a higher bid by leaving your name and bid amount in the comments, along with some way to contact you (email).

Winners will be notified when the auction ends and should be prepared to make an online donation withing 48 hours of winning  After you’ve made your donation, you’ll forward your receipt to me, and I’ll 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.

Good luck!

About Author Joy Preble

Joy Preble is the author of the DREAMING ANASTASIA series (Sourcebooks), which blends paranormal romance with historical fiction. Another paranormal – about a sixteen-year-old stoner who returns from a fatal car accident as his sister’s guardian angel – THE SWEET DEAD LIFE (Soho Press) – is set in Houston and slated for May 2013, with the sequel following in 2014. Joy grew up in Chicago and has had many jobs including high school English teacher, but settled for becoming a writer so she could get paid for making up stuff. She now lives with her family in Texas, writing, eating guacamole, and unsuccessfully fighting her Bravo Channel addiction


 

1st Chapter and Query Critique (Author Jessica "JA" Souders)

Author Jessica (JA) Souders has offered a 1st chapter and query critique. The highest bidder will win the following package:

• 1st chapter critique
• Query critique

Opening Bid: $20

Round bid up to the nearest $5 amount. For ex: if you want to bid 33$, pleases bid 35$. It make sit easier for us. :) Include your bid in the comments below. The auction will start Thursday (Dec 20th) at 9 AM EST (6 AM EST) The auction end Friday, Dec 21st at 11:59 PM EST (9 PM PT).

Auction Procedures:

If you’d like to bid on this auction, check the current high bid in the comments and place a higher bid by leaving your name and bid amount in the comments, along with some way to contact you (email).

Winners will be notified when the auction ends and should be prepared to make an online donation withing 48 hours of winning  After you’ve made your donation, you’ll forward your receipt to me, and I’ll 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.

Good luck!

Author Jessica (JA) Souders


J.A. Souders was born in the heartland with an overactive imagination and an over abundance of curiosity that was always getting her into trouble. She first began writing at the age of 13, when she moved to Florida and not only befriended the monsters under the bed, but created worlds for them to play together.

Because she never grew up, she decided she'd put her imaginary friends to work and started writing. She still lives in the land of sunshine and palm trees with her husband and their two children and is an active member of the RWA, CFRW, YARWA and SCBWI.

She is represented by Natalie Fischer Lakosil of the Bradford Literary Agency. Her debut book, RENEGADE, surfaces November 13, 2012 from Tor Teen (Macmillan).

Her short story TOOTHLESS is in the Mystery Times Ten anthology from Buddhapuss Ink.

50-Page manuscript critique/signed ARC (Author Stephanie Thornton)

Author Stephanie Thornton has offered a 50 Page manuscript critique and signed ARC. The highest bidder will win the following package:

• 50 page manuscript critique, open to any genre (except erotica). 
• The submitting author may submit their pages whenever they are ready for critique. 
• A signed ARC of THE SECRET HISTORY: A NOVEL OF EMPRESS THEODORA.
• These haven't been printed yet, but as soon as they are (early spring 2013), the highest bidder will receive one in their mailbox, hot off the press!

Opening Bid: 40$

Round bid up to the nearest $5 amount. For ex: if you want to bid 33$, pleases bid 35$. It make sit easier for us. :) Include your bid in the comments below. The auction will start Monday (Dec 17th) at 9 AM EST (6 AM EST) and end Friday, Dec 21st at 11:59 PM EST (9 PM PT).

Auction Procedures:

If you’d like to bid on this auction, check the current high bid in the comments and place a higher bid by leaving your name and bid amount in the comments, along with some way to contact you (email) 

Winners will be notified when the auction ends and should be prepared to make an online donation withing 48 hours of winning  After you’ve made your donation, you’ll forward your receipt to me, and I’ll 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.

Good luck!

Author Stephanie Thornton

Stephanie Thornton is a writer and history teacher who has been obsessed with infamous women from ancient history since she was twelve. She lives with her husband and daughter in Alaska, where she is at work on her next novel.

She is the author of the upcoming novels, THE SECRET HISTORY: A NOVEL OF EMPRESS THEODORA, DAUGHTER OF THE GODS, a novel about Pharaoh Hatshepsut, and THE TIGER QUEENS, a novel of the women of Genghis Khan, which will be published by NAL/Penguin in 2013 & 2014.

Do 26 Good Deeds for 26 Angels

Auction items listed here.

But Gina posted this on Facebook and I wanted - needed -  to share it!

If you cannot bid on the auction or donate money to a fund, think about doing this. 

It's probably the most important way to honor the victims!

Love it!

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Let’s tip the scale of good and evil in our world. 



Like many people, I am having so much trouble getting beyond this horrific tragedy.


What has occurred cannot be changed, but I can promise myself that these beautiful children will not be forgotten. They have made a lasting impact on my life. In the last few days I have hugged more, shown much gratitude and felt so much pain and love.

 Patience with my children has been abundant and my to-do list has been trivial. I know I am not alone in this.

Thank you beautiful angels for inspiring us to do better.



Many people believe change is needed by amending gun laws or improving health accessibility. 

I feel the need to do something immediate and within my own control.


I have set 26 intentional good deeds in dedication of: Charlotte, Daniel, Olivia, Josephine, Ana, Dylan, Madeleine, Catherine, Chase, Jesse, James, Grace, Emilie, Jack, Noah, Caroline, Jessica, Avielle, Benjamin, Allison, Rachel, Dawn, Anne, Lauren, Mary and Victoria. 


They are simple acts of kindness done in their honor. 


I made a list of things that are within my range of resources. Each one is written on a star and they will hang on my wall as they are fulfilled. I am including my children in as many of these acts as possible. 


Among these, we will be making something to bring to our local nursing home, picking up trash at the beach or park and I will be doing several free hoop classes for children’s non-profit orgs. 

The kids came up with a lot of sweet things to do.



I invite you to join me if you wish. Love more, give more and be grateful every day. ~Gina

Twas 11 Days Before Christmas

Twas' 11 days before Christmas, around 9:38
when 20 beautiful children stormed through heaven's gate.
their smiles were contagious, their laughter filled the air.
they could hardly believe all the beauty they saw there.
they were filled with such joy, they didn't know what to say.
they remembered nothing of what had happened earlier that day.
"where are we?" asked a little girl, as quiet as a mouse.
"this is heaven." declared a small boy. "we're spending Christmas at God's house."
when what to their wondering eyes did appear,
but Jesus, their savior, the children gathered near.
He looked at them and smiled, and they smiled just the same.
then He opened His arms and He called them by name.
and in that moment was joy, that only heaven can bring
those children all flew into the arms of their King
and as they lingered in the warmth of His embrace,
one small girl turned and looked at Jesus' face.
and as if He could read all the questions she had
He gently whispered to her, "I'll take care of mom and dad."
then He looked down on earth, the world far below
He saw all of the hurt, the sorrow, and woe
then He closed His eyes and He outstretched His hand,
"Let My power and presence re-enter this land!"
"may this country be delivered from the hands of fools"
"I'm taking back my nation. I'm taking back my schools!"
then He and the children stood up without a sound.
"come now my children, let me show you around."
excitement filled the space, some skipped and some ran.
all displaying enthusiasm that only a small child can.
and i heard Him proclaim as He walked out of sight,
"in the midst of this darkness, I AM STILL THE LIGHT."

Written by Cameo Smith, Mt. Wolf, PA

Thank you for sharing this in our comments @TrinaHidalgo.

50 page Copyediting service (Editorial Intern Shannon Davis)

Editorial Intern Shannon Davis has offered services for editing. The highest bidder will win the following package:

• Services for editing, copyediting, and proofreading of 50 pages

Opening Bid: 25$

Round bid up to the nearest $5 amount. For ex: if you want to bid 33$, pleases bid 35$. It make sit easier for us. :) Include your bid in the comments below. The auction will start Tuesday (Dec 18th) at 9 AM EST (6 AM EST) and end Friday, Dec 21st at 11:59 PM EST (9 PM PT).

Auction Procedures:

If you’d like to bid on this auction, check the current high bid in the comments and place a higher bid by leaving your name and bid amount in the comments, along with some way to contact you (email).

Winners will be notified when the auction ends and should be prepared to make an online donation withing 48 hours of winning  After you’ve made your donation, you’ll forward your receipt to me, and I’ll 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.

Good luck!

Editor/Intern Shannon Davis 

I am a graduate student in Publishing & Writing at Emerson College and an Editorial Intern at Beacon Press in Boston. I have developmentally edited creative nonfiction manuscripts and copyedited for a Public Health nursing project. I have experience with eBook development. I live in Waltham, MA with my husband and 8 month old son. My heart goes out to those in Newtown. It's all I can think about.

3-Chapter Critique (Author Sara Bennett Wealer)

Author Sara Bennett Wealer has offered a chapter critique. The highest bidder will win the following package:

• Critique of first 3 chapters 

Opening Bid: 20$

Please bid in increments of 5$ and include your bid in the comments below. 

The auction will start Wed (Dec 20th) at 9 AM EST (6 AM EST) 

Th auction will at Friday, Dec 21st at Noon EST (9AM PT)

Auction Procedures:

If you’d like to bid on this auction, check the current high bid in the comments and place a higher bid by leaving your name and bid amount in the comments, along with some way to contact you (email, FB or Twitter…I’m not fussy.) 

Winners will be notified when the auction ends and should be prepared to make an online donation withing 48 hours of winning  After you’ve made your donation, you’ll forward your receipt to me, and I’ll 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.

Good luck!

Author Sara Bennett Wealer

Sara Bennett Wealer grew up in Manhattan, Kansas (the "Little Apple"), where she sang with the choir and wrote for her high school newspaper. She majored in vocal performance at the University of Kansas before deciding she had no business trying to make a career as an opera singer. She transferred to journalism school, where nobody cares if you can hit a high C or convincingly portray a Valkyrie.

Since then, Sara has been fortunate to make her living as a writer. She started as a beat reporter, then went on to work in public relations and advertising--even theme park design. Sara lives in Cincinnati with her husband and daughters, and she still sings when her schedule allows--most recently with the May Festival Chorus, the official choir of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.