Monday, March 14, 2011

Authors for Japan

Before I get to today's main post, I want to thank everyone who helped make last week's big book giveaway so amazing! I've emailed everyone whose address I've been able to hunt down, but there are still a few I'm missing: Corporate Girl, Amy Saia, Pam Reader, Saumya and Kate Johnson -- if you're reading this, can you email me (talliroland AT gmail.com). Thanks!

So, onto today. It's horrifying what's happened in Japan, and author Keris Stainton is doing something about it. Over the course of the past two days, she's set up Authors for Japan, an online auction where loads of authors are donating everything from signed books to query critiques. The auction goes lives tomorrow at 8 a.m. until this Saturday, so pop by and check it out!

I'll only be blogging M-W-F until the start of the A-Z Challenge on April 1 to give me time to plough into some work that's built up, so I'll see you on Wednesday. Happy Monday!
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45 comments:

  1. Janet Johnson14 March 2011 at 17:10

    Thanks for the link! I love how this community reaches out to help in times of need. :)

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  2. Old Kitty14 March 2011 at 17:19

    Thanks for the link!! Yay!!!!

    Have a great Monday and Tuesday and see you on Wednesday!! Take care
    x

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  3. Alex J. Cavanaugh14 March 2011 at 17:24

    I'll go check it out!
    I'll be lightening my blogging the next two weeks before the challenge. If I don't spend some time with my wife she will kill me!

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  4. Manzanita14 March 2011 at 17:24

    We can only have a slim idea of what those poor people in Japan are going through. What a remarkable idea to help those people. Americans come together.

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  5. Hannah14 March 2011 at 17:27

    See you on Wednesday! I'm unplugged next week so that will be my break before the madness begins. :D

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  6. Tricia J. O'Brien14 March 2011 at 17:28

    Thanks for linking to a way to help. The last few days have been beyond heartbreaking.

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  7. Amy Saia14 March 2011 at 17:29

    Just sent an email and heading to the link!

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  8. Nicole14 March 2011 at 17:38

    Awesome, I'll be zipping over to check that out.

    The Arrival, Book 1 of the BirthRight Trilogy available now

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  9. Summer Ross14 March 2011 at 17:53

    Wonderful- thanks for letting us know about this Talli- Good luck ploughing through

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  10. Unknown14 March 2011 at 17:54

    Good luck with the work ahead! I look forward to seeing you M-W-F! You still rock at blogging!

    As for this fabulous event in lieu of Japan I couldn't be more impressed by my writerly buddies!

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  11. RHYTHM AND RHYME14 March 2011 at 17:59

    Thanks for the link, don't work too hard.
    See you Wednesday.

    Yvonne,

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  12. Joanne14 March 2011 at 18:09

    It's such a sad, sad story in Japan. And it's wonderful the way blogs have the ability to come together and help. Thanks for the link.

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  13. Neurotic Workaholic14 March 2011 at 18:17

    I've been watching the news and wanting to do something to help the people in Japan, but I haven't been able to figure out what I could do yet. So thanks for the link! I'm going to check it out.

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  14. Carol Kilgore14 March 2011 at 18:18

    Thanks for the auction link. So many want to help however we can.

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  15. Angelina Rain14 March 2011 at 18:55

    Thanks for the link and good luck on all the work you have to do.

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  16. Cat Lavoie14 March 2011 at 19:36

    Thanks for posting the link. I'm definitely going to check it out!

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  17. Golden Eagle14 March 2011 at 19:53

    Thanks for the link! I'm heading over to check it out.

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  18. Li14 March 2011 at 20:04

    Great idea. I love being part of a community that cares. On my way to the link as well. (Looks like it'll be a slow couple of weeks as everyone gears up for the challenge...now I have no excuse to put off spring cleaning :(

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  19. LTM14 March 2011 at 20:13

    thanks for the heads up about that authors site. And take it easy. You challengers are about to be busy busy~ :o)

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  20. Talli Roland14 March 2011 at 20:22

    Thanks, everyone! There are loads of fantastic prizes on offer!

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  21. Carolina M. Valdez Schneider14 March 2011 at 21:03

    I'm so amazed by all that authors are doing to make a difference in this tragedy. It's horrifying seeing all the pictures coming out of it and the death toll, but it's heartwarming to see all the people coming together to help.

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  22. Unknown14 March 2011 at 21:51

    Nice of you to mention this.

    I hope you enjoy working and see you on wednesday.
    It's also the last day of my challenge if you still like to write 60 words.
    Nahno ∗ McLein ™

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  23. Alleged Author15 March 2011 at 00:15

    Awesome about the auction! It's wonderful to see people using their talents/things they own to help others in need.

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  24. Jules15 March 2011 at 00:16

    Thanks for the link, heard about it but could not find it. :)

    See you hump day and happy ploughing.
    Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow

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  25. Jemi Fraser15 March 2011 at 00:24

    This is a great cause - I hope it raises tons of money! :)

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  26. Anonymous15 March 2011 at 01:02

    Wow, super cool--thanks for posting this link!

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  27. Unknown15 March 2011 at 01:15

    The writing community is wonderful! I hope they can help the people in japan. Congrats to the winners.

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  28. Wendy Lu15 March 2011 at 01:32

    What a great way to help out those who need help the most these days! Thank you for sharing this opportunity with us. :) Sounds like a great cause.

    ~TRA

    http://xtheredangelx.blogspot.com

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  29. Abby Minard15 March 2011 at 02:37

    What a great thing everyone is doing for Japan. I hope it raises a lot of money!

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  30. Anonymous15 March 2011 at 03:24

    I love the creative projects people do to help causes. Thanks for the link!

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  31. Michael Di Gesu15 March 2011 at 04:16

    Thanks for the link Talli....

    Our community is SOOOOO awesome! I am so glad to be a part of it!

    Michael

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  32. Anonymous15 March 2011 at 07:30

    off to check it out... sounds like a wonderful auction

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  33. Amie Kaufman15 March 2011 at 11:36

    Holy cow, there's some fantastic stuff going over there! I can't believe how quickly these things can be assembled--says a lot about the writing community.

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  34. LindyLouMac15 March 2011 at 13:41

    What a great idea.

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  35. Olga15 March 2011 at 15:58

    This is a great idea. It's an idea that can unite a community and bring a hopeful spirit.

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  36. Ellie Garratt15 March 2011 at 15:59

    Thanks, Talli. I've just placed a bid!

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  37. Heather15 March 2011 at 16:15

    Authors For Japan, I love it! What an incredible idea. This is part of why I love the writing community so much. I'm off to check it out now!

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  38. Deborah Carr (Debs)15 March 2011 at 17:24

    Thanks for posting the link, I'll go there now.

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  39. Myne15 March 2011 at 17:32

    Great idea, thanks for sharing.

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  40. alexia15 March 2011 at 17:36

    What a great idea! My prayers go out to everyone in Japan. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  41. Margo Berendsen15 March 2011 at 17:37

    OH, I will defintely check out that auction! What a wonderful idea!

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  42. Sangu Mandanna15 March 2011 at 20:45

    Oooh what a great idea, thanks for the link!

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  43. Norma16 March 2011 at 00:42

    Is it too late to donate items?

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  44. Nas16 March 2011 at 06:48

    What a caring community romance writers are. It's all awesome. Thanks for the link.

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  45. Charmaine Clancy16 March 2011 at 08:44

    Thanks for the link, will check it out :)

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