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| Katie and Daniel, staying healthy despite diabetes. |
Part of my interest comes from my own personal connection. My son was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when he was 17 months old (he's now 17). Six years later, my daughter was given the same diagnosis at age 11. Diabetes is a difficult disease to manage, and most of that management falls to the family.
The other great part about the auction, besides the benefit of aiding diabetes research is that Novak is an author. Many of the items up for bidding are of interest to writers and readers everywhere. Yes, you'll find jewelry and art, but you'll also discover books, ereaders, and best of all, opportunities to get your writing before agents and editors. Many bids start at only $2. The bidder who makes the most bids (regardless of whether they win anything) receives a brand new laptop.
Here are some items up for bid that caught my eye. Check out the auction site, where you can search for many others. The auction closes on May 31st, but there are some items that are only up for one day.
Enter a sweepstakes for a Kindle or Nook, plus a $250 gift card
How about having coffee or tea with your favorite agent, editor, or author? Like Tea at the Plaza Hotel in NYC w/authors Eloisa James, Caridad Pineiro, & Ruth A. Casie (ends May 20th)
Choose to bid on one of 48 agent evaluations of your manuscript, from Donald Maass to Kristin Nelson to Holly Root. Kristin Nelson promises a 5-day turnaround and Skype phone call.
Similarly, choose from 50 editors willing to look at partial and full manuscripts. Find editors from Harlequin, Grand Central, Kensington, and more.
How about feedback from your favorite author? Browse through 72 authors willing to look at manuscripts from several chapters to fulls.
You'll also find bidding for conference fees and contests, and a list of 59 services like ebook and website design.
I recently bid (and won) an item at a writing conference auction, and I'll be deciding what to bid on in this one. What would entice you to bid in Novak's auction?
That's a great auction with great prizes.
ReplyDeletePerhaps feedback from my favourite author would be the one I bid on, though Steven Eriskon wasn't on the list!
Debbie, thanks for directing us to this auction. Diabetes runs in our family, too--my sister was diagnosed at age 12, and you are so right that it is a difficult disease to manage. Finding a cure would be SO wonderful...
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your personal connection on this issue and raising awareness for the auction. I will pass it around my networks too. This also reminds me that I don't think I thanked you for sharing some of the GF info when we met at the Wish You Were Here book launch party. My husband reminded me the other day I should ask for your crescent roll recipe. :)
ReplyDeleteEvil Editor participates every year. I found out about it from his blog.
ReplyDeleteSo many years I've forgotten about the auction until it's over, so I was happy to see Kristin Nelson's post about it last week. Now to decide which ones to bid on!
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Wow, these are great prizes, and a wonderful cause. My husband and I contribute to charities every year. Thank you for making me aware of this one. :-)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the rest of your week!
You're welcome, Janette. Hope you find something that catches your eye.
ReplyDelete~Debbie
Thank you so much for helping us to spread the word about the auction. My name is Danita and I’m a volunteer on the auction and your help in getting the word out generates more shoppers and visits to the auction website. We have added two new features to this year’s auction. We know that there are some shoppers who are unable to bid on items but do want to contribute to the cause so we have added a store which will allow them to purchase items and the proceeds go towards the auction the link is http://www.cafepress.com/brendanovaksonlinediabetesauction. We have also added a blog which will have updates of the auction, items that are currently being spotlighted, and much more. The link to visit is http://bnauctionblog.tumblr.com/. Newly added is a Yahoo Group which can be found at http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/auctionvolunteer/ Thank you again for helping us to make a difference.
ReplyDeleteThank you for all the links, Danita! Somehow I missed the blog, but that will be really helpful to keep up with. Thank you to you and the team for all the work you do. It's a mammoth task!
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I’ve always dreamed of being a writer. Since being a volunteer on the auction and seeing all the fantastic items that have been donated for writers I’ve made up an imaginary wish list of items if I were to live out my dream as a writer. I thought I’d share that with you: The Complete Author Package Book Collection from COOL GUS PUBLISHING (Bob Mayer & Jen Tatly) (Current Bid: $34), Contract Review from Agent Marisa A. Corvisiero of Corvisiero Literary Agency (A) (Current Bid: $67), Submissions Workshop (3 Weeks Online) POLISH YOUR PARTIAL SUBMISSION from Document Driven (Current Bid: $30), NEW!!! Lawson Writer's Academy: Ten Online Classes! Donated by Margie Lawson ($350-$400 Value!), (Current Bid: $130), First Three Chapters of Your Novel Edited by Document Driven ($420 value!) (Current Bid: $42), Up to 20 HOURS of Consultation Time with Forensic Expert Tom Adair!! ($3500 value!) (Current Bid: $140), "MICROSOFT WORD FOR WRITERS" Workshop Lesson by Catherine Chant, (Current Bid: $35), YOUR BIO (Short!), Written by Donna Erickson of AFLAIRFORWRITING.com (Current Bid: $12). These are all the items I believe I would need to start my career as a writer.
ReplyDeleteWow, Danita. These sound fantastic. I'd definitely want to bid on the Margie Lawson classes. I've already taken one, and they're really worthwhile. Thanks for sharing your favorites.
ReplyDelete~Debbie