tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91288580402382709352024-02-20T18:54:28.677-05:00Read for Reliefa writing community auction to fund Hurricane Irene relief.Erin Bowmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11415377887347978552noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9128858040238270935.post-87573018140915628142011-09-29T13:01:00.001-04:002011-09-29T13:10:45.391-04:00TOTALS, or: you guys are amazing!<span style="font-size: large;"><b>$10,869</b></span><br />
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Yup. That's how much we raised in just ten days of bidding. You guys have been absolutely phenominal.<br />
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Another big thank you to all our donors. Without their generous item donations, this auction would not have happened. And thank you again, bidders, for your amazing bids. If you could see the emails we sent to each other over these last few days it wouldn't even begin to sum up how floored we are by your generosity. Which may be just as well. Most of those emails didn't even make sense. It was basically a lot of this: <i>omg, !!!, *faints*, can you believe this?!</i><br />
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The writing community is truly a wonderful one. Perhaps we shouldn't have been so surprised. :)<br />
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Hurricane Irene now seems like a distant memory to those of us that were lucky enough to avoid damage, but in some places, the recovery is going to be slow and steady. If you would still like to <a href="https://american.redcross.org/site/SPageServer?s_subsrc=RCO_Donate_OnlineGiving&pagename=ntld_main&s_src=RSG000000000" target="_blank">donate to the Red Cross</a>, we encourage you to do so directly.<br />
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Thank you again. We'd say "see you next time," but that would mean another disaster, and we are all hoping that won't be necessary.Erin Bowmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11415377887347978552noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9128858040238270935.post-48837255829600698982011-09-21T22:15:00.000-04:002011-09-21T22:15:00.491-04:00A Big Thank You!10 days of bidding...<br />
Over 70 auction items...<br />
And over <i>700</i> bids...<br />
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<b>The Read for Relief auction has now come to a close!</b><br />
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We'd like to give all of you a big <b>THANK YOU</b> for donating items, bidding on items, and spreading the word about the auction! We've been humbled by the response we've received, and we are so grateful for your patience and support. We couldn't have done any of this without you guys!<br />
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So thank you, thank you for helping us raise funds for Hurricane Irene relief! We know the proceeds will go toward helping the victims still recovering from the storm's aftermath.<br />
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<b>Stay tuned for a full recap post, including how much the auction raised for the American Red Cross!</b>Caroline Richmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08035413237993321230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9128858040238270935.post-81389224307283913152011-09-19T00:13:00.000-04:002011-09-21T23:21:17.356-04:00Day 6, Item 13: Signed Books and See Your Name in MIND GAMES<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">From YA author Kiersten White:</span></b><br />
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Win a <b>signed hardcover copy of Paranormalcy AND Supernaturally</b>, <b>plus your name (first and last) in MIND GAMES</b>, Kiersten's upcoming winter 2013 novel!<br />
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<b>A note from Kiersten: </b>"The name will be a name drop only, NOT a character in the novel. I retain veto rights. For example, you can't make up a silly name like Fanny McFannypants and expect me to use it. (Besides which, Fanny McFannypants is the MC in another one of my novels.) (Not really.) If you don't want it to be your name, I would be open to it being, say, your MC's name or your daughter's name or something fun like that. So, to sum up: Your name in my book. One chance only!<br />
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<i>Kiersten White is the New York Times bestselling author of the Paranormalcy series. She consumes superhuman amounts of sugar and writes like a woman possessed. Future books include MIND GAMES in winter 2013, FLOOD AND STONE in fall 2013, and a couple other books in 2014 as well. Assuming she has access to enough sugar. She also blogs at kierstenwrites.blogspot.com, tweets regularly, and loathes facebook.</i></div>
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Caroline Richmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08035413237993321230noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9128858040238270935.post-30776451698268715772011-09-19T00:12:00.000-04:002011-09-21T23:21:27.151-04:00Day 6, Item 12: Signed copy of LIKE MANDARIN and a Query/Partial Critique<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">From YA author Kirsten Hubbard:</span></b><br />
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Win a <b>signed copy of Like Mandarin</b>, <b>swag</b> from various authors, and a <b>query + first three pages critique</b>.<br />
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<i>A travel writer and young adult author, Kirsten Hubbard has hiked ancient ruins in Cambodia, dived with wild dolphins in Belize (one totally looked her in the eye), slept in a Slovenian jail cell, and navigated the Wyoming badlands (without a compass) in search of transcendent backdrops for her novels. She graduated from UCSD with a B.A. in Writing. When she’s not off wandering, she lives in San Diego, California. Her debut YA novel, Like Mandarin, will be published by Delacorte Press/Random House on March 8th, 2011. Her second novel, Wanderlove, will be published in spring 2012.</i><i>Learn more about Kirsten on her <a href="http://kirstenhubbard.com/">blog</a> and on <a href="http://twitter.com/kirstenhubbard">Twitter</a>. </i><br />
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Win a <b>signed copy of MATCHED</b> and a <b>galley of CROSSED</b> by Ally Condie.<br />
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<i>Penguin Group (USA) Inc. is also a global leader in children's publishing, through its Young Readers Group, with preeminent imprints such as Dial Books, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Philomel, Puffin, Speak, Firebird, G. P. Putnam's Sons, Razorbill, Viking, and Frederick Warne. These imprints are home to Laurie Halse Anderson, Frank Beddor, Judy Blume, Jan Brett, Eric Carle, Roald Dahl, Tomie dePaola, John Green, Eric Hill, Anthony Horowitz, Brian Jacques, Mike Lupica, Richard Peck, Patricia Polacco, and dozens of other popular authors. Penguin Young Readers Group is also proud of perennial favorites such as The Little Engine That Could and the Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys series.</i><br />
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Caroline Richmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08035413237993321230noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9128858040238270935.post-12269554666648295032011-09-19T00:10:00.000-04:002011-09-21T23:21:42.377-04:00Day 6, Item 10: Signed Copy of HOURGLASS and book swag<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">From YA author Myra McEntire: </span></b><br />
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Win a <b>signed copy of HOURGLASS</b>, <b>a pin with the cover</b>, and a <b>signed poster</b>.<br />
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<b>ETA: Myra will also throw in an ARC of Book 2 (a sequel to HOURGLASS)!</b> This will be mailed out on February 14th, or whenever Myra receives her ARCs.<br />
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<i>Myra McEntire knows the words to every R&B hit of the last decade, but since she lives in Nashville, the country music capital of America, her lyrical talents go sadly unappreciated. She’s chosen, instead, to channel her “mad word skills” into creating stories infused with her love of music. Her young adult book, HOURGLASS, debuted in June.<br /><br />Learn more about Myra at her <a href="http://myramcentire.blogspot.com/">blog</a> and on <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/MyraMcEntire">Twitter</a>. </i><br />
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<br />Caroline Richmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08035413237993321230noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9128858040238270935.post-42201534677541313422011-09-19T00:09:00.001-04:002011-09-21T23:21:49.391-04:00Day 6, Item 9: 50-Page Critique<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">From YA writers Jenny Martin and April Tucholke:</span></b><br />
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<b>A critique of the first 50 pages of your MG or YA manuscript.</b><br />
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<b>Update: If bidding breaks $100, Jenny and April will throw in a query critique, too!</b><br />
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<i>Jenny Martin writes YA about dark, tender, and trippy stuff. (She's so not kidding about interstellar street racers and con-artist ghosts). She's represented by Sara Crowe at Harvey Klinger Agency. She is also a school librarian, a baker, and a certified Beatle-maniac. As a librarian, she's a member of ALA, TLA, and AASL. As a writer, she's a member of DFW Writer’s Workshop. As a Beatle-maniac Baker, she belongs to the imaginary Fab Four Stickybuns Society.<br />
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April Genevieve Tucholke is a YA writer who digs dark, smart, scary things. She knew how to shoot a rifle by the time she was ten. Her favorite book might be JONATHAN STRANGE & MR NORRELL, or maybe JANE EYRE. She lives in the sunny shadow of the Cascades in Bend, Oregon, and is represented by Joanna Volpe at Nancy Coffey Literary Agency. </i><br />
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Caroline Richmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08035413237993321230noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9128858040238270935.post-87753144671032589172011-09-19T00:08:00.003-04:002011-09-21T23:22:01.536-04:00Day 6, Item 8: Mega Critique from YA Highway<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">From the gals at YA Highway: </span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">At least two members each will critique:</span><br />
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<i>We're a group of young adult authors from all over the world. come join us on our global road trip as we read, write, and adore all things YA!</i><i><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">From Author Laurie Levinger</span></b><br />
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<b>A signed copy of WHAT WAR? TESTIMONIES OF MAYA SURVIVORS</b>, the story of Maya young adults reflecting on their experiences during the 36 year- long Guatemalan civil war.<br />
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Also, <b>a copy of ROSA'S CHILDREN</b>, the story of five orphans in the highlands of Guatemala, written in Spanish and English and illustrated by Guatemalan artist Carlos Chavez.<br />
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<i>Laurie Levinger is a retired clinical social worker turned writer. Her books include: WHAT WAR? TESTIMONIES OF MAYA SURVIVORS and a memoir, JUST A DROPPED STITICH. A new book, LOVE AND REVOLUTIONARY GREETING: AN OHIO BOY DURING THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR will be published in the near future. </i><br />
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<i>Learn more about Laurie at her <a href="http://www.levinger.net/laurie">website</a>. </i><br />
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Caroline Richmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08035413237993321230noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9128858040238270935.post-70026562921257414412011-09-19T00:06:00.000-04:002011-09-21T23:22:17.363-04:00Day 6, Item 6: Two Books by Leanna Renee Hieber<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">From YA author Leanna Renee Hieber</span></b><br />
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<b>Win one author copy of DARKER STILL: A Novel of Magic Most Foul</b> along with<b> author swag</b>, and<b> winner's choice of any book from the STRANGELY BEAUTIFUL series.</b><br />
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<i>Leanna is an actress, playwright and the award-winning, bestselling author of the Strangely Beautiful series of Gothic Victorian Fantasy novels. The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker hit Barnes & Noble's Bestseller lists, won the 2010 Prism Awards for Best Fantasy Romance and Best First Book, and has been optioned for musical theatre adaptation currently in development. Her YA Gothic Victorian debut, DARKER STILL: A Novel of Magic Most Foul, releases 11/8/11 from Sourcebooks Fire. A member of performer unions AEA, SAG and AFTRA she lives in New York City and works often in film and television. </i><br />
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<i>Learn more about Leanna at her <a href="http://leannareneehieber.com/">website</a>, her <a href="http://leannareneebooks.blogspot.com/">blog</a>, on <a href="http://facebook.com/lrhieber">Facebook</a>, and on <a href="http://twitter.com/leannarenee">Twitter</a>. </i><br />
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Caroline Richmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08035413237993321230noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9128858040238270935.post-56430062063231753382011-09-19T00:05:00.000-04:002011-09-21T23:22:28.326-04:00Day 6, Item 5: Editorial Gift Certificates<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">From Editor Cassandra Marshall: </span></b><br />
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<b>TWO $35 gift certificates to editorcassandra.com</b>, which can be used for a submissions package edit (query + first ten pages), a ten page partial edit, or a synopsis critique (up to four single spaced pages). Certificates can also be used towards the cost of a full edit or gifted to other writers. <br />
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<i>Cassandra Marshall is a freelance editor, lit agent intern, YA writer, and loves to play with her dog Mollie. She dreams of one day owning a small house near the water, preferably in England, with a shelf full of books she has written and has helped others to write. Her past clients have gone on to secure agents and many now have book deals. She wept like a baby the first time she held a client's finished and published book. She specializes in YA, but loves MG and unique adult books too.</i><br />
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<i>Learn more about Cassandra at her <a href="http://camarshall.com/">writing website</a>, her <a href="http://camarshall.com/">editing website</a>, and on <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/CA_Marshall">Twitter</a>. </i><br />
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<br />Caroline Richmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08035413237993321230noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9128858040238270935.post-1549772279643217952011-09-19T00:04:00.000-04:002011-09-21T23:22:39.771-04:00Day 6, Item 4: Editor Non-Fiction Proposal Critique<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">From Editor Michele Wells:</span></b><br />
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<b>Win a critique of your non-fiction proposal. </b><br />
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<i>Michele Wells has fifteen years of experience in publishing, both in print and multimedia. Currently working as a senior editor for DK Publishing editing illustrated nonfiction for children and adults, she previously acquired adult nonfiction for McGraw-Hill and Penguin Group USA, and edited series nonfiction for children and young adults. </i><br />
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<b>This item will close on Wednesday, September 21. Highest bid timestamped 10PM (EST) or earlier wins.</b>Caroline Richmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08035413237993321230noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9128858040238270935.post-8126934293118308352011-09-19T00:03:00.000-04:002011-09-21T23:22:47.974-04:00Day 6, Item 3: Agent Full Manuscript Critique<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>One Full Manuscript Critique from agent Jennifer Laughran of The Andrea Brown Literary Agency</b> for a middle-grade or young-adult manuscript not to exceed 80,000 words.<br />
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<b>An update (9/21)</b>: Jennifer is offering to critique the winning bidder's query as well! <br />
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<i>Jennifer Laughran has been an agent at Andrea Brown Literary Agency since 2007. She represents authors of YA and Children's books. Perhaps more importantly, though, she lives and works in Dutchess County, spitting distance from the Catskills, an area that was very much affected by Hurricane & Tropical Storm Irene.</i><br />
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<b>This item will close on Wednesday, September 21. Highest bid timestamped 10PM (EST) or earlier wins.</b><i> </i></div>
Caroline Richmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08035413237993321230noreply@blogger.com49tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9128858040238270935.post-1152554285348456032011-09-19T00:02:00.000-04:002011-09-21T23:22:57.643-04:00Day 6, Item 2: A copy of BEACH RENTAL<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Win a copy of Beach Rental, Grace's debut novel. </b><br />
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<i>Grace Greene writes fiction with love, suspense and inspiration - always with a strong heroine at its heart. Beach Rental is her debut release. <br /><br />Learn more about Grace at her <a href="http://www.gracegreeneauthor.com/">website</a> or follow her on <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/Grace_Greene">Twitter</a>. </i><br />
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<b>This item will close on Wednesday, September 21. Highest bid timestamped 10PM (EST) or earlier wins.</b><i> </i><br />
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Caroline Richmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08035413237993321230noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9128858040238270935.post-70295540623273528682011-09-19T00:01:00.000-04:002011-09-21T23:23:07.286-04:00Day 6: Item 1: Critique and Your Choice of Signed Book<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">From YA writer Samantha Mabry</span></b><br />
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<b>Win a query OR short story critique</b> (up to three rounds of feedback - a limit of 20 pages for the story). I will also send you <b>a personalized signed copy of a book from any of the authors (choose one) who are a doing a signing at the upcoming <a href="http://austinteenbookfestival.com/">Austin Teen Book Festival</a>.</b><br />
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<i>Samantha Mabry is a young adult writer represented by Michelle Andelman of Regal Literary. Her short stories have been featured in WEIRDYEAR and H_NGM_N. In addition, Samantha teaches writing at the college level and is the moderator of Flash Paranormal Fiction which celebrates "short bursts of creepy creativity."</i><br />
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Caroline Richmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08035413237993321230noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9128858040238270935.post-42349418958319023412011-09-16T23:00:00.001-04:002011-09-18T16:02:45.201-04:00Day 5 RecapWe sound like broken records now, but thank you, thank you, thank you! Another fabulous day's worth of auction items has closed, and that means more support for Irene victims via the Red Cross.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span">A quick note: No new auction items will be posted this weekend.</span></b></span> Bidding on currently open items will remain open, with Day 4's items closing on Saturday, September 17, and Day 5's items closing on Sunday, September 18. Highest bid timestamped 10PM EST or earlier wins! Keep those bids coming, folks! You guys are amazing.<br />
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And there will be some absolutely FANTASTIC things up for grabs next week, so don't forget to check back in. We'll be tweeting to remind everyone. Trust us, you will not want to miss these items! Erin Bowmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11415377887347978552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9128858040238270935.post-31116028159508592372011-09-16T00:14:00.000-04:002011-09-18T22:34:13.587-04:00Day 5, Item 14: Critique and PB Prize Pack<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">From the Apocalypsies</span></b><br />
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The Apocalypsies have offered another mega prize pack, this time with for picture book writers. Prize pack includes:<br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;">a picture book manuscript critique by <a href="http://amedyckman.com/home.html">Ame Dyckman</a> and <a href="http://www.itsrhymetime.com/">Tiffany Strelitz Haberand</a></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;">a copy of Audrey Vernick's <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9553474-teach-your-buffalo-to-play-drums">TEACH YOUR BUFFALO TO PLAY DRUMS</a>, signed and doodled on by the illustrator Daniel Jennewein, donated by <a href="http://presentinglenore.blogspot.com/">Lenore Appelhans </a></span></li>
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</span><i>The Apocalypsies is a group blog of 2012 debut authors who write for children and young adults.</i><i> Learn more about the Apocalypsies on their <a href="http://apocalypsies.blogspot.com/">blog</a> and on <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/Apocalypsies">Twitter</a>.</i></div>
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Erin Bowmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11415377887347978552noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9128858040238270935.post-76746088160314571712011-09-16T00:13:00.001-04:002011-09-18T22:34:06.121-04:00Day 5, Item 13: ARC of INCARNATE + Swag<span style="font-size: large;"><b>From author Jodi Meadows </b></span><br />
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<b>Win one signed ARC of INCARNATE plus whatever stickers Jodi grabs when sealing the envelope! </b><br />
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<b>If the winning bid is above $50:</b> Jodi will critique the first 1,000 words of a manuscript and add another 1,000 words every $10, up to 10,000 words. (You can also include a query in the total words.)<b><br />
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<i>Jodi Meadows lives and writes in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, with her husband, a Kippy*, and an alarming number of ferrets. She is a confessed book addict, and has wanted to be a writer ever since she decided against becoming an astronaut. INCARNATE will be released January 31, 2012 from HarperCollins/Katherine Tegen Books.</i><br />
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Erin Bowmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11415377887347978552noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9128858040238270935.post-54297401395948478472011-09-16T00:12:00.001-04:002011-09-18T22:33:56.287-04:00Day 5, Item 12: THE VESPERTINE prize pack<span style="font-size: large;"><b>From author Saundra Mitchell </b></span><br />
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<b>Win a prize pack including a signed copy of <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7497552-the-vespertine">THE VESPERTINE</a></b><b> and a signed ARC of <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12180240-the-springsweet">THE SPRINGSWEET</a>.</b> PLUS: a signed train pass, a Lover's Garden Seed Collection from American Meadows, classic tea collection from Tea Forté, and a lampwork bottle pendant.<br />
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Erin Bowmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11415377887347978552noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9128858040238270935.post-40292656076362105002011-09-16T00:11:00.000-04:002011-09-18T22:33:46.752-04:00Day 5, Item 11: Editor 10-Page Critique<span style="font-size: large;"><b>From HarperTeen Editor Kari Sutherland </b></span><br />
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<b>Win a critique of the first 10 pages of your children's manuscript (YA, MG, chapter or picture book).</b></div>
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<i>Kari Sutherland, Editor, HarperTeen - Kari lives in Northeastern New Jersey and can now attest to just how high the river near her house comes after a hurricane. While she and her library of books are lucky enough to be above that line, she is thrilled to be a part of this auction to help those who were more directly impacted by Hurricane Irene. Kari has spent the past four years at HarperCollins Children's where she works primarily on YA novels including the #1 New York Times bestselling Pretty Little Liars series by Sara Shepard, Firelight by Sophie Jordan, and Desires of the Dead by Kimberly Derting. </i><br />
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Erin Bowmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11415377887347978552noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9128858040238270935.post-67420301478641421782011-09-16T00:10:00.000-04:002011-09-18T22:33:38.754-04:00Day 5, Item 10: Partial Critique<span style="font-size: large;"><b>From author Elizabeth Miles </b></span><br />
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<b>Elizabeth will critique 20-30 pages of the winning bidder's manuscript.</b></div>
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<i>Elizabeth Miles is the author of FURY, the debut YA novel recently published by Simon Pulse. FURY is a paranormal thriller with a pinch of horror and a dash of contemporary realism, all flavored with a soupcon of Greek mythology. Elizabeth grew up in Chappaqua, New York, and graduated cum laude from Boston University in 2004. Today, she lives in Portland, Maine, and writes for an alternative weekly newspaper. The sequels in the Fury series - ENVY and ETERNITY - are in the works.</i><br />
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Erin Bowmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11415377887347978552noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9128858040238270935.post-63014427386126540482011-09-16T00:09:00.000-04:002011-09-18T22:33:31.259-04:00Day 5, Item 9: Signed Galley of LOLA AND THE BOY NEXT DOOR<span style="font-size: large;"><b>From author Stephanie Perkins</b></span><br />
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<b>Win a signed galley of <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9961796-lola-and-the-boy-next-door">LOLA AND THE BOY NEXT DOOR</a>, plus a signed ANNA AND THE FRENCH KISS bookmark.</b><br />
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Erin Bowmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11415377887347978552noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9128858040238270935.post-22259873267122514622011-09-16T00:08:00.000-04:002011-09-18T22:33:22.644-04:00Day 5, Item 8: 50-Page Critique<span style="font-size: large;"><b>From author Talli Roland </b></span><br />
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<b>Win a 50-page critique and copy edit of your manuscript from Talli. </b>Manuscript should be women's fiction, chick lit, YA, or romance.</div>
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Erin Bowmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11415377887347978552noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9128858040238270935.post-56423925306980820342011-09-16T00:07:00.000-04:002011-09-18T22:33:14.556-04:00Day 5, Item 7: ARCs of HOW TO SAVE A LIFE and THE SCORPIO RACES<span style="font-size: large;"><b>From writer (and fellow Read for Read Organizer) Sarah Enni </b></span><br />
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<b>Win ARC editions of Sara Zarr's <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10757806-how-to-save-a-life">HOW TO SAVE A LIFE</a> and Maggie Stiefvater's THE <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10626594-the-scorpio-races">SCORPIO RACES</a>. </b>Note: This item is US only<b>.</b></div>
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<i>Sarah is an aspiring YA author and contributor to YA Highway. She believes that books are pretty powerful things, and thinks this auction proves that on many levels.</i><br />
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<i>Learn more about Sarah on her <a href="http://www.sarahenni.com/">website</a>, and on <a href="http://twitter.com/sarahenni">Twitter</a>.</i></div>
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<b>This item will close on Sunday, September 18. Highest bid timestamped 10PM (EST) or earlier wins.</b></div>
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Erin Bowmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11415377887347978552noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9128858040238270935.post-79261441396310088062011-09-16T00:06:00.000-04:002011-09-18T22:33:00.099-04:00Day 5, Item 6: Your Own Grisly (and Fictional) Death<span style="font-size: large;"><b>From author Dan Wells </b></span><br />
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<b>Win Your Own Grisly Death (Fictional Edition)</b> All your life you've longed to be immortalized in art, and now your time has come. The winner of this auction will appear, by name, in one of Dan Wells's books, where he or she will be brutally and creatively murdered. Generations of eager bibliophiles and/or forensic pathologists will read your name and wonder how anyone could end up so amazingly dead.<br />
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Highest bidder will be contacted for information, such as; first and last name, age, gender, height, eye and hair color and any other information that may be requested from the author.</div>
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<i>Dan Wells is the author of several supernatural thrillers, including I AM NOT A SERIAL KILLER, MR. MONSTER, and I DON’T WANT TO KILL YOU. He is a co-host on the podcast Writing Excuses, for which he has won two Parsec awards; his podcast has been nominated for a Hugo this year, and Dan has been nominated for a Campbell award for best new writer. He plays a lot of games, reads a lot of books, and eats a lot of food, which is pretty much the ideal life he imagined for himself as a child.</i><br />
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<i>Learn more about Dan on his <a href="http://www.fearfulsymmetry.net/">website</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Fellfrosch">facebook page</a>, and on <a href="http://twitter.com/johncleaver">Twitter</a>, or listen to his <a href="http://www.17thshard.com/forum/forum/34-writing-excuses">podcast</a>.</i></div>
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<b>This item will close on Sunday, September 18. Highest bid timestamped 10PM (EST) or earlier wins.</b></div>
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