$10,869
Yup. That's how much we raised in just ten days of bidding. You guys have been absolutely phenominal.
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: omg, !!!, *faints*, can you believe this?!
The writing community is truly a wonderful one. Perhaps we shouldn't have been so surprised. :)
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 donate to the Red Cross, we encourage you to do so directly.
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.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
A Big Thank You!
10 days of bidding...
Over 70 auction items...
And over 700 bids...
The Read for Relief auction has now come to a close!
We'd like to give all of you a big THANK YOU 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!
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.
Stay tuned for a full recap post, including how much the auction raised for the American Red Cross!
Over 70 auction items...
And over 700 bids...
The Read for Relief auction has now come to a close!
We'd like to give all of you a big THANK YOU 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!
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.
Stay tuned for a full recap post, including how much the auction raised for the American Red Cross!
Monday, September 19, 2011
Day 6, Item 13: Signed Books and See Your Name in MIND GAMES
From YA author Kiersten White:
Win a signed hardcover copy of Paranormalcy AND Supernaturally, plus your name (first and last) in MIND GAMES, Kiersten's upcoming winter 2013 novel!
A note from Kiersten: "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!
Note: This item is open to U.S. and international bidders.
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.
A note from Kiersten: "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!
Note: This item is open to U.S. and international bidders.
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.
Day 6, Item 12: Signed copy of LIKE MANDARIN and a Query/Partial Critique
Win a signed copy of Like Mandarin, swag from various authors, and a query + first three pages critique.
Note: Open to U.S. and Canadian bidders only.
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.Learn more about Kirsten on her blog and on Twitter.
This item will close on Wednesday, September 21. Highest bid timestamped 10PM (EST) or earlier wins.
Day 6, Item 11: Signed copy of MATCHED and an ARC of CROSSED
From Penguin Group:
Win a signed copy of MATCHED and a galley of CROSSED by Ally Condie.
Note: This item is open to U.S. and international bidders.
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.
This item will close on Wednesday, September 21. Highest bid timestamped 10PM (EST) or earlier wins.
Win a signed copy of MATCHED and a galley of CROSSED by Ally Condie.
Note: This item is open to U.S. and international bidders.
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.
Learn more about the Penguin Group at their website and on Twitter.
This item will close on Wednesday, September 21. Highest bid timestamped 10PM (EST) or earlier wins.
Day 6, Item 10: Signed Copy of HOURGLASS and book swag
Win a signed copy of HOURGLASS, a pin with the cover, and a signed poster.
ETA: Myra will also throw in an ARC of Book 2 (a sequel to HOURGLASS)! This will be mailed out on February 14th, or whenever Myra receives her ARCs.
Note: This item is open internationally.
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.
Learn more about Myra at her blog and on Twitter.
This item will close on Wednesday, September 21. Highest bid timestamped 10PM (EST) or earlier wins.
Day 6, Item 9: 50-Page Critique
From YA writers Jenny Martin and April Tucholke:
A critique of the first 50 pages of your MG or YA manuscript.
Update: If bidding breaks $100, Jenny and April will throw in a query critique, too!
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.
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.
A critique of the first 50 pages of your MG or YA manuscript.
Update: If bidding breaks $100, Jenny and April will throw in a query critique, too!
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.
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.
Day 6, Item 8: Mega Critique from YA Highway
From the gals at YA Highway:
A Mega Pack of Critiques
At least two members each will critique:
- A query letter
- A synopsis, and
- a 30-page partial MS!
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!
Learn more about YA Highway at their blog and on Twitter.
This item will close on Wednesday, September 21. Highest bid timestamped 10PM (EST) or earlier wins.
A Mega Pack of Critiques
At least two members each will critique:
- A query letter
- A synopsis, and
- a 30-page partial MS!
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!
Learn more about YA Highway at their blog and on Twitter.
This item will close on Wednesday, September 21. Highest bid timestamped 10PM (EST) or earlier wins.
Day 6, Item 7: A signed copy of WHAT WAR? TESTIMONIES OF MAYA SURVIVORS
A signed copy of WHAT WAR? TESTIMONIES OF MAYA SURVIVORS, the story of Maya young adults reflecting on their experiences during the 36 year- long Guatemalan civil war.
Also, a copy of ROSA'S CHILDREN, the story of five orphans in the highlands of Guatemala, written in Spanish and English and illustrated by Guatemalan artist Carlos Chavez.
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.
Learn more about Laurie at her website.
Note: Open to U.S. and international bidders.
This item will close on Wednesday, September 21. Highest bid timestamped 10PM (EST) or earlier wins.
Learn more about Laurie at her website.
Note: Open to U.S. and international bidders.
This item will close on Wednesday, September 21. Highest bid timestamped 10PM (EST) or earlier wins.
Day 6, Item 6: Two Books by Leanna Renee Hieber
Win one author copy of DARKER STILL: A Novel of Magic Most Foul along with author swag, and winner's choice of any book from the STRANGELY BEAUTIFUL series.
Note: Leanna will receive DARKER STILL sometime in October.
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.
Learn more about Leanna at her website, her blog, on Facebook, and on Twitter.
Note: Open to U.S. bidders only.
This item will close on Wednesday, September 21. Highest bid timestamped 10PM (EST) or earlier wins.
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.
Learn more about Leanna at her website, her blog, on Facebook, and on Twitter.
Note: Open to U.S. bidders only.
This item will close on Wednesday, September 21. Highest bid timestamped 10PM (EST) or earlier wins.
Day 6, Item 5: Editorial Gift Certificates
TWO $35 gift certificates to editorcassandra.com, 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.
Note: The top two bidders will win the certificates.
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.
Learn more about Cassandra at her writing website, her editing website, and on Twitter.
This item will close on Wednesday, September 21. Highest bid timestamped 10PM (EST) or earlier wins.
Day 6, Item 4: Editor Non-Fiction Proposal Critique
From Editor Michele Wells:
Win a critique of your non-fiction proposal.
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.
Learn more about Michele at her personal website, at the DK Publishing site, or on Twitter.
This item will close on Wednesday, September 21. Highest bid timestamped 10PM (EST) or earlier wins.
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.
Learn more about Michele at her personal website, at the DK Publishing site, or on Twitter.
This item will close on Wednesday, September 21. Highest bid timestamped 10PM (EST) or earlier wins.
Day 6, Item 3: Agent Full Manuscript Critique
One Full Manuscript Critique from agent Jennifer Laughran of The Andrea Brown Literary Agency for a middle-grade or young-adult manuscript not to exceed 80,000 words.
An update (9/21): Jennifer is offering to critique the winning bidder's query as well!
Note: The winner of the auction will have one year from date of win to submit a manuscript. The winner will receive an editorial letter highlighting the manuscripts' strengths and opportunities within four weeks of submission. Please note this is not a line edit.
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.
Learn more about Jennifer at her blog, on Twitter, or the Andrea Brown Literary Agency website.
This item will close on Wednesday, September 21. Highest bid timestamped 10PM (EST) or earlier wins.
This item will close on Wednesday, September 21. Highest bid timestamped 10PM (EST) or earlier wins.
Day 6, Item 2: A copy of BEACH RENTAL
Win a copy of Beach Rental, Grace's debut novel.
*Note: If the winner resides in the U.S., Grace will provide a trade paperback or e-book, according to the winner's preference. Outside of the U.S., Grace will donate her novel in e-format.
Grace Greene writes fiction with love, suspense and inspiration - always with a strong heroine at its heart. Beach Rental is her debut release.
Learn more about Grace at her website or follow her on Twitter.
This item will close on Wednesday, September 21. Highest bid timestamped 10PM (EST) or earlier wins.
Day 6: Item 1: Critique and Your Choice of Signed Book
From YA writer Samantha Mabry
Win a query OR short story critique (up to three rounds of feedback - a limit of 20 pages for the story). I will also send you a personalized signed copy of a book from any of the authors (choose one) who are a doing a signing at the upcoming Austin Teen Book Festival.
Note: Open to U.S. bidders only.
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."
Note: Open to U.S. bidders only.
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."
Learn more about Samantha at her blog, on Twitter, or at the Flash Paranormal Fiction website.
This item will close on Wednesday, September 21. Highest bid timestamped 10PM (EST) or earlier wins.
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