May has become a really significant month in Romancelandia. And not just because it's spring in the Northern Hemisphere, the season when minds traditionally turn to love.
Brenda is an amazing example of the power of one. I'm in awe of what she's achieved just through hard work and vision. So far, she's raised over $1.6 million for her cause and this year, she hopes to break the $2 million mark. More power to her right arm, I say!
Every year, the whole romance community rallies behind this marvelous cause. There are gift baskets and trips and treats galore, and appropriate for a writer's auction, there are critiques and marketing packages and educational opportunities. Not to mention more signed books than you can poke a stick at! How can you resist?
First up, for writers, I'm offering a detailed critique of three chapters and a synopsis of an unpublished romance novel. I've done this every year and I've met some amazingly talented writers as a result, many of whom have gone on to stellar careers (names would be revealing too much but can I say NYT bestsellers?). Here's the link for my critique if you'd like to bid: http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2841432
THE RAKES AND ROGUES DUO - signed mass market paperbacks of SEVEN NIGHTS IN A ROGUE'S BED and MIDNIGHT'S WILD PASSION http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2841434
THE COURTESAN COLLECTION - signed mass market paperbacks of CLAIMING THE COURTESAN, TEMPT THE DEVIL and MY RECKLESS SURRENDER http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2841435
I'm also part of the wonderful Romance Bandits basket which includes goodies from all my blog sisters: http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2961814
I find Brenda so inspiring. So now I'd like to know who you find inspiring and why.
And don't forget to check out the auction!
5 comments:
I love Brenda's auction and all who donate to help her. Anyone who helps someone or something from the heart inspires me :)
I'm with you, Anna -- everyone can have an impact, and people like Brenda Novak not only break new ground by starting up something amazing like this annual online auction, but she gives people a chance to do something through the auction. Her gift towards diabetes research is also a gift for everyone who donates, because it gives them a way to help.
Your donated items are very tempting! Our RWA chapter has donated something this year for the first time -- a Kobo mini e-reader loaded with our e-books:
http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2967639
Good luck with your bids, Anna!
Dina, the auction's a real highlight of my year too. And what a lovely take on people who inspire you!
Julia, wow, that's a great prize from your chapter. Actually I've noticed a few people have taken up this great idea of the e-reader loaded with books. There's a wonderful one from the Harlequin Kiss authors too, including the fabulous Liz Fielding who's one of my favorite writers and RITA nominee Fiona Harper: http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2961543
You're so right about it being a privilege to contribute to Brenda's auction!
For me it has been parents, grandparents,
uncles, and aunts. I've also been inspired
by those family members who have served in
the military on behalf of our country.Since
1941, the total is 25 uncles, cousins,
nephews and 1 niece!
BTW, I have followed Brenda's auction since
2006, or was it 2007? I think I'll go check
my watch list!!
Pat C.
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