Do the Write Thing for Nashville

THE SHIRTS ARE IN!!!!

2010-07-15T14:32:00.002-05:00

Thank you everyone for your patience! I'm delighted to announce that the shirts have arrived!

Your checks will be in the bank this afternoon (I held off on the deposit just in case there were ANY snags) and the shirts will start shipping out tomorrow!

T-SHIRT UPDATE.

2010-06-08T22:35:00.002-05:00

Hey guys!!

We'll be taking T-shirt order through THIS SUNDAY. Just a heads up!!

Thank you again. You're all inspiring.

ETA: So long as you LET US KNOW that a check is coming BY SUNDAY, you're fine :)

Jodi Meadows gloves and T-shirts

2010-06-05T09:41:00.003-05:00

Hey all!

Just wrapping up a few items of business here.

First, one more item as yet unclaimed.

Day 6 Item 11: Jodi Meadows custom gloves! Julie, if you do not contact us in 24 hours, you will forfeit.

Also, t-shirt orders are still being taken! Hurry and let us know if you'd like one! (instructions in a below post)

CALLING AUCTION WINNERS.

2010-05-28T22:37:00.006-05:00

I hate to do this, but we have no choice. If you've won an auction item and given us NO way to contact you, and have not come forward to collect your item, this might happen to you in the next couple days.

So.

DAY 3: Chris: Winner of NUMB by Sean Ferrell.

Day 3: MrsJock: Winner or Kate Hart quilt.

DAY 4: Alysia: Winner of Cynthia Liu package.

If you do not come forward in the next 24 hours, you will forfeit your bid.

Thank you.

EDITED TO ADD:

The above winners have officially forfeited their items. The runners-up may now claim them.

T-SHIRTS!

2010-05-22T12:51:00.008-05:00

T-SHIRTS!! (CLICK TO ENLARGE)

These awesome shirts designed and donated by Nashvillian graphic designer Trent Thibodeaux!!

Here's the deal. Because we've had SO much trouble getting PayPal to cooperate, we've decided to do this old school, and use checks.

If you want a t-shirt, here's the steps.

1. Send a check for $18 (you can send more if you want but $15 will cover you shirt, shipping, and a donation of $10) here:

Victoria Schwab <--make the check out to me, as I'll be opening a special account for this.
1205 Woodland St
Nashville, TN 37206

In the "to/for" part of the check at the bottom, please put "Do the Write Thing Nashville".

2. Email us at dtwtfn at gmail dot com with:

Your name
Your address
Your shirt size

As soon as we receive your check, we will email you a confirmation.

We know this is a leap of faith, but we promise that every penny (minus production and shipping) will go to directly our charity.

We will be taking checks for the next TWO WEEKS, and then will place the order with our t-shirt provider.

Thank you, as always. And if you have any questions, please email.

UPDATE - UNCLAIMED ITEMS.

2010-05-21T09:11:00.004-05:00

Hello, all.

A couple pieces of business.

#1. Your hosts, due to "normal life", must go away for the weekend. We shall be checking email as much as possible, but if you don't hear back by Monday, DON'T PANIC.

Now, #2. #2 is VERY IMPORTANT.

Several winners have not claimed their prizes. Of those, some have left us NO WAY to contact them. If there's the slightest chance you won an item, CHECK ON IT.

ROUNDS 1-5: You have until Monday to claim your prize, or we will move on to the next highest bidder. PLEASE, PLEASE EMAIL US. If you must withdraw, EMAIL. If you have a question, EMAIL.

IF the next highest bidder doesn't claim the item, IT WILL GO BACK UP FOR BID. We will have a final round for these items.

The email: dtwtfn at gmail dot com

~Your loving hosts.

Attention Winners

2010-05-18T18:07:00.000-05:00

All winning bidders who have contacted us have been emailed with the instructions needed to make their donations to The Community Foundation. If WINNING BIDDERS haven't received these instructions from dtwtfn @ gmail . com, please email again.

If you are a winning bidder and have sent us your RECEIPT from The Community Foundation and haven't been contacted by us yet, please email and let us know.

(There are a couple of you who have sent receipts who haven't been contacted yet because I'm waiting on confirmation from donators about which email address they prefer I use. But feel free to ping me anyway!)

Thanks so much for your patience!

All Items Now Closed

2010-05-18T00:00:00.003-05:00

And so it comes to a close. The auction is officially over.

It's an amazing thing you all have done. As we said in the video, we can give up sleep and sanity, but without you, this would have never been. We are blessed and honored and eternally grateful.

Thank you for sticking with us.

WINNERS: If you've emailed us more than 24 hours ago and haven't heard back, please email again now.

DAY/ROUND TEN WINNERS: Email us now and let us know what you've won!

Our email is dtwtfn at gmail dot com.

As far as t-shirts, the info will go up here on the site in a day or two, as soon as it's all shiny and working.

Thank you.

There are no more words, I fear, that we haven't already used to the point of excess. So thank you.

Love,

Do the Write Thing for Nashville.

ROUND/DAY NINE IS CLOSED

2010-05-17T00:23:00.002-05:00

Round nine winners, please email us at dtwtfn@gmail.com for further instructions before paying.

Thanks so much!

A note from your hosts...

2010-05-16T16:51:00.001-05:00

The auction is still on, with Round 9 closing tonight, and finally Round 10 tomorrow (t-shirts will go up after), but we have a few quick words to say...

Round/Day Eight closed

2010-05-16T00:35:00.001-05:00

Round/Day eight is now closed!

Winners, please email us at dtwtfn@gmail.com for more information on how to claim your items!

Thank You, and Good Night

2010-05-15T18:00:00.008-05:00

Your three hostesses are overwhelmed, amazed and eternally grateful for ... everything. We wanted to make the last items up personal, so, now up for bid:

~ Because books started it all, a book that means something special:

From Victoria - JONATHAN STRANGE AND MR. NORRELL by Susanna Clarke

From Myra - THE WIZARD OF OZ by L. Frank Baum

From Amanda - ELLA ENCHANTED by Gail Carson Levine

~ Because writing is what we do, a first chapter critique from each of us

~ Because it speaks the truth, the photo (taken by Matt Drewes) pictured on our banner, framed and signed with a personalized thank you

~ Because we're proud of you, a *Do The Write Thing For Nashville* t-shirt

~ And finally, because we appreciate you so much, if you're ever in our spectacular and resilient city of Nashville:

Lunch. On us.*

*includes cupcakes

With MUCH, MUCH more love than we could ever express,

Do The Write Thing For Nashville

Afternoon Delight

2010-05-15T13:00:00.000-05:00

From the Twilight Lexicon: A signed copy of Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer.

Midday Surprise

2010-05-15T11:26:00.001-05:00

From literary agent Jill Corcoran, a critique of your query and the first ten pages of your YA or MG novel via phone call.

Day 10 - Item 15

2010-05-15T09:15:00.000-05:00

From author Jennifer Holm: A page from an original Babymouse lay-out and a skype visit from the author.

Day 10 - Item 14

2010-05-15T09:14:00.005-05:00

From conference organizer Chantel Acevedo: It's The Auburn Writers Conference and our theme this year is THE CHILD ON THE PAGE: WRITING FOR AND ABOUT CHILDREN. There's a day of workshops (including a query workshop with Holly Root and fiction workshop with Rachel Hawkins), and a day of seminars. Dinner, lunch and entertainment included. Whoever wins the auction must cover their own travel/hotel expenses, however.

Day 10 - Item 13

2010-05-15T09:13:00.011-05:00

From USA Today bestselling author Rochelle Alers: A romance package including 10 signed books, lavender water, massage oil, candle and a CD with romantic music.

Day 10 - Item 12

2010-05-15T09:12:00.002-05:00

From Disney*Hyperion editor Abby Ranger: A middle grade or YA critique, up to 40 pages plus a 3-page synopsis, with an e-mail response as well as a 20-minute phone call. To be scheduled for a mutually convenient time between July and November.

Day 10 - Item 11

2010-05-15T09:11:00.003-05:00

From Marianne Strnad: A signed, personalized copy of THE VAMPIRE AND THE VIRGIN by New York Times bestselling author Kerrelyn Sparks.

Day 10 - Item 10

2010-05-15T09:10:00.005-05:00

From editorial director Stacy Whitman at Lee and Low/Tu Books: A one chapter critique. Tu specializes in publishing fantasy, science fiction, mystery and historical fiction for minority children and young adults.

Day 10 - Item 9

2010-05-15T09:09:00.001-05:00

From bestselling, award winning author Deeanne Gist: An autographed hard back of her upcoming June release, Maid To Match, and an online video conference (skype or whatever) or a telephone conference with a book club. All members of the winning book club will receive book marks, autographed book plates from Deeanne and a "Dee's Circle of Friends" lapel pin.

Day 10 - Item 8

2010-05-15T09:08:00.003-05:00

From Debbie Diesen: Two fun, rhyming picture books, signed by the author (made out to you or to a person/s of your choice):

The Barefooted, Bad-Tempered Baby Brigade features a protest crawl of babies. They're fed up with baths, bibs, and belly kisses, and they're not going to take it anymore! Silly and fun, the book is really a sentimental story in disguise, and makes a great baby shower gift.
The Pout-Pout Fish, a New York Times bestseller, features the perpetually pouty Mr. Fish. He resists his friends' efforts to cheer him up, but in the end he's transformed by a random act of smoochiness into... a kiss-kiss fish!

The author will also include in this lot 50 signed bookmarks.

Day 10 - Item 7

2010-05-15T09:07:00.003-05:00

From The Trades: THE BABY-SITTERS CLUB - THE SUMMER BEFORE (ARC copy, softcover, signed by Ann M. Martin) and ALICE'S JOURNEY BEYOND THE MOON (limited edition hardcover, signed by R.J. Carter and Lucy Wright, re-signed and dated by Carter).

Day 10 - Item 6

2010-05-15T09:06:00.003-05:00

From New York Times bestselling author Nancy Holder: All three books in the WICKED YA dark fantasy series, personalized and autographed for the winner, a container of Wicked green apple mints, purchased by Nancy at Disneyland, and both books in the POSSESSIONS YA horror series, personalized and autographed for the winner.

Day 10 - Item 5

2010-05-15T09:05:00.003-05:00

From Robin Bridges, author of THE GATHERING STORM (Bantam 2011): New copies of these YA titles: MISTWOOD, WHITE CAT, SHADE, and THE BODY FINDER, two sample packs of organic granola from http://zenmamagranola.com/, a twenty-five page critique, and a Nashville mug.

Day 10 - Item 4

2010-05-15T09:04:00.003-05:00

From author Cyn Balog: "A copy of FAIRY TALE, a fortune cookie necklace, and the opportunity to name a character in my book, LIVING BACKWARDS, which is coming out in 2012. The rules are only that I have final say over the use of the name. Because it can't be anything like Scoobydoo Humperdink or whatever."

Day 10 - Item 3

2010-05-15T09:03:00.003-05:00

From award-winning, non-fiction author of picture books for kids, Kelly Milner Halls: A critique of a complete nonfiction proposal or up to 20 pages of a nonfiction manuscript (preferably with a finished outline).

From award-winning, bestselling author Chris Crutcher: A swag bag with books, posters, bookmarks and other fun signed Crutcher goods inside.

Day 10 - Item 2

2010-05-15T09:02:00.002-05:00

From freelance editor C.A. Marshall: An exhaustive edit and a copy edit, in addition to a query critique.

Day 10 - Item 1

2010-05-15T09:01:00.003-05:00

From author Kristin Tubb: A signed hardback copy of Autumn Winifred Oliver Does Things Different and a signed ARC of Selling Hope.

Note from Kristin: I'd like to add a detailed synopsis critique. (Synopses are my strong point. Love em. That probably makes me sick and twisted, but whatever... ;-) )

From author Laurel Snyder: Signed copies of her three books Any Which Wall, Up and Down the Scratchy Mountains, and her last (personal) ARC of Penny Dreadful, a middle grade novel set in Tennessee.

Note from Laurel: I will also name a character in my new book, "Bigger than a Breadbox" after the person of the winner's choice (them, their kid, grandpa, etc). I'm also happy to add a half-hour chat with the winner about the ins and outs of getting published, or promoting their books, or whatever.

Round/Day SEVEN is closed!

2010-05-15T00:00:00.002-05:00

Ladies and gentlemen,

Day/Round seven is now CLOSED.

I wish we had time to check every comment thread to see if you've won and write down your email address, but we don't! So winners, please email us at dtwtfn@gmail.com.

DAYS ONE THROUGH FOUR--if we haven't responded to your email, WE DIDN'T GET IT. Please resend! We want to get your items to you as soon as possible.

Other winners--try to give us at least 24 hours before you check in to see if we received your email. This auction keeps us busy, and with line edits, copy edits, and a full time job between the three of us, we're pretty slammed.

Lastly, THANK YOU GUYS SO MUCH! Our winning bidders are awesome. The people who donated the items rock. And all of you spreading the word? This wouldn't have been possible without you!

EVENING EXTRA

2010-05-14T18:44:00.001-05:00

From artist and author Delilah Dawson: Custom artwork - a 6" square woodburned and painted wood block of any book character (retails for $40).

Visit Delilah's etsy shop here: www.pollywogpouch.etsy.com

Day 9 - Item 17

2010-05-14T11:00:00.001-05:00

From Karen Mahoney, author of THE IRON WITCH (Flux, 2011) a signed copy of THE ETERNAL KISS, which contains her story, "Falling to Ash", a query letter + 3 chapter critique + email consultation regarding querying.

Also, either a signed ARC of KISS ME DEADLY (due to be published late July) if the author can obtain one (they are in short supply ahead of BEA) OR an author copy when she receives one.

Day 9 - Item 16

2010-05-14T10:30:00.000-05:00

From author Leah Cypess: A signed copy of MISTWOOD.

Day 9 - Item 15

2010-05-14T09:15:00.001-05:00

From agent Joanna Volpe of Nancy Coffey Literary Agency: Lunch with Jo and MISS SNARK, to take place any time the bidder can be in New York City.

Day 9 - Item 14

2010-05-14T09:14:00.002-05:00

From authors Tasha Alexander and Andrew Grant: "We'll fly to the winning bidder's nearest major city in the United States or the United Kingdom and take the winner and a friend out to lunch. Also will include signed copies of our latest titles for both of them."

Day 9 - Item 13

2010-05-14T09:13:00.004-05:00

A MASSIVE prize package from the GotYA girls. This would be perfect for an aspiring author who really wants to whip their book into shape:

-From agent Emmanuelle Alspaugh of Judith Ehrlich Literary Agency: A query and 15 first pages of mss critique.

-From agent Taylor Martindale of Sandra Dijsktra Literary Agency: A full ms read.

-Manuscript critiques from at least 3 of our blog members

-Query critiques from at least 3 of our blog members

-A guest blogging spot for the summer on our blog (topics must be YA or writing-related)

-One signature banner (for use on forums like Absolute Write or blogs) and coordinating bookmark design from our resident graphic designer. Winner has option of providing photographs which they would like used. If winner does not have photos, we will select stock photography (iStockphoto, excluding Vetta collection) for them based on a summery or query for their ms and using our own discretion and judgement.

EDIT: I've left out an item!! A mss copy edit from former Sourcebooks copy editor, Veronica Roth.

EDITED AGAIN (LAST TIME): One of these, YA book themed:

Day 9 - Item 12

2010-05-14T09:12:00.003-05:00

From Christine Lee of tags-n-stones: The two highest bidders have their choice of one item each from Christine's site. All are hand-stamped sterling silver or gold filled necklaces or bracelets (or even wine charms) with a choice of freshwater pearl or Swarovski crystal.

Day 9 - Item 11

2010-05-14T09:11:00.001-05:00

From author Lisa Mantchev:

"Personalized/signed copies of Eyes Like Stars and Perchance To Dream (finished hardcovers, US or Canada; paperback ELS/ARC of PTD, international)

Backstage Pass bracelets and assorted swag

Mention in the acknowledgments of So Silver Bright (Theatre Illuminata, Book 3)

Should the bidding go over $100, I will add one of the following (winner's choice):

Half hour authorly phone call from me (US) or Skype session (International)

500-word custom flash fiction scene of the auction winner with the fairies.

Should the bidding go over $200, both will be included!"

Day 9 - Item 10

2010-05-14T09:10:00.001-05:00

From writing teacher and author, Laurie Alice Eakes: 1-hour plotting lesson by phone.

Laurie is the author of The Glassblower, The Heiress, The Newcomer from Heartsong Presents, Barbour Publishing, 2010; Better than Gold in large print from Thorndike Press, 2010; When the Snow Flies from Avalon Books, 2010; Lady of the Mist from Baker/Revell, 2011.

Day 9 - Item 9

2010-05-14T09:09:00.003-05:00

From agent Michelle Grajkowski at Three Seas Literary: A three chapter/50 page and synopsis critique.

Day 9 - Item 8

2010-05-14T09:08:00.000-05:00

From New York Times bestselling author Vicki Lewis Thompson: Her books Blonde with a Wand and Chick with a Charm (signed), and critique of a synopsis and first chapter.

Day 9 - Item 7

2010-05-14T09:07:00.005-05:00

From author Laura Wright: The very first bound galley of her October release from NAL/Signet, ETERNAL HUNGER, Mark of the Vampire, signed and personalized.

From author Alex Bledsoe, signed trade paperbacks of his two vampire novels set in 1975 Memphis, BLOOD GROOVE and THE GIRLS WITH GAMES OF BLOOD. Also, a Tuckerization -- the act of using a person's name in an original story as an in-joke -- in his fourth Eddie LaCrosse novel, due out in 2012.

Day 9 - Item 6

2010-05-14T09:06:00.002-05:00

From professional illustrator and author Josh Ferrin: A consultation and character design for one character, including design and high-res images.

Day 9 - Item 5

2010-05-14T09:05:00.002-05:00

From Carrington Fox of the Nashville Scene: Accompany the Nashville Scene's restaurant critic on a review of a Nashville restaurant. Up to three people can attend. (That makes a table of four.) Does not include alcohol.

Day 9 - Item 4

2010-05-14T09:04:00.003-05:00

From Diana Gill, executive editor of Eos (imprint of Harper Collins):

"I will edit and critique the first chapter of a novel (genre, especially sf/f/h, preferred), or the first couple of chapters, up to 30 pages total. Author should include a synopsis of the entire story as well. This edit includes line and story edits, and notes on the overall storyline, plot, market viability, etc.

Please note that due to work considerations, it will take me at least 3 weeks to respond, and probably more than that."

Special note: Dianna Gill launched the careers of bestselling authors Kim Harrison, Vicki Pettersson, and Jocelynn Drake, with whom she still works. Other authors with whom she has worked include Jonathan Barnes, Brom, Trudi Canavan, Richard Kadrey, Sarah Langan, Patrick Lee, Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough, Mary Stewart, and more.In addition to sf and fantasy, her interests include horror and supernatural thrillers, alternate history and steampunk.

Day 9 - Item 3

2010-05-14T09:03:00.003-05:00

From Matthew Mahoney, agent with Ralph M. Vicinanza, Ltd. (Vanderbilt grad and former Nashvillian): A thirty minute phone call answering any and all questions about the industry.

Day 9 - Item 2

2010-05-14T09:02:00.003-05:00

From Jennifer Laughran, agent at Andrea Brown Literary:

"I will hand-pick a basket of a dozen excellent YA or Middle Grade books and galleys by Andrea Brown Literary Agency clients. The winner can tell me if they have any preferences (and if they prefer YA, MG or a mixture) and I will tailor the basket to them.

The exact contents of the basket will have to be a mystery for now because it will be tailored to the winner, but I can say that it might contain all kinds of YA or MG books, including recent award winners such as FLASH BURNOUT by LK Madigan, gorgeously written fantasy like MAGIC UNDER GLASS by Jaclyn Dolamore, finished copies of awesome upcoming books like HARMONIC FEEDBACK by Tara Kelly, or hotly anticipated advance reader copies, possibly like FALLOUT by Ellen Hopkins, SUGAR AND ICE by Kate Messner or MERMAID'S MIRROR by LK Madigan."

Day 9 - Item 1

2010-05-14T09:01:00.005-05:00

Donated by Jen Lameroux: Here, There Be Dragons, signed, paperback; and The Indigo King, signed, hardback by James A. Owen.

From author Beth Kanell: A signed copy of The Darkness Under the Water (Candlewick 2008), a YA historical thriller.

Round/Day Six Items Now Closed--and a TWIST!

2010-05-14T00:02:00.003-05:00

LADIES AND GENTLEMAN.

Round/Day six items are NOW CLOSED.

WINNERS: Email us at dtwtfn@gmail.com and we'll hook you up with your winnings.

AND, if you've been watching the blog at all, you know that we here at Do the Write Thing for Nashville like twists.

So here's one.

Mary Kole of Andrea Brown Literary Agency will be critiquing the top FIVE bidders, if they're still interested, for a donation of $2,125, which was the bid of the fifth highest bidder.

A HUGE thanks to Mary and our wonderful bidders!

*price subject to change based on lowest of the top five bids

A Note to our Winners

2010-05-13T22:43:00.000-05:00

Hey Winners,

Please email us to receive instructions before making a donation, even if you've made one before. It helps us out a lot. :)

Happy Bidding,

Amanda, Myra, and Victoria

Day 8 - Item 19

2010-05-13T20:00:00.001-05:00

From Julie Weathers: Two custom made genuine catch ropes bowls - one to each of the two highest bidders. Winners will get to choose the color of the bowls and either barbeque or sweet Texas treats to fill it.

Barbeque treats: Shiner Bock salt and pepper shakers, Claude’s Brisket Sauce, a selection of Fiesta seasonings, and Carroll Shelby’s Chili Seasoning.

Sweet treats: Texas Trash (nuts, cereals and pretzels coated with white chocolate and dusted with powdered sugar), Pecans Scandia, Orange Pecans and Chocolate Mint Pecans.

Winners also receive a copy of the short story A Woman Scorned, a perfect life lesson from an old west, Texas woman, and an original western drawing.

For more details, see Julie's blog post here.

Day 8 - Item 18

2010-05-13T18:00:00.001-05:00

From New York times bestselling author Mark Di Vincenzo: A signed copy of my book, Buy Ketchup in May and Fly at Noon: A Guide to the Best Time to Buy This, Do That and Go There.

Day 8 - Item 17

2010-05-13T16:00:00.005-05:00

From Nashvillian and author Jennie Bentley: A signed set of her Do-It-Yourself cozy mysteries and a character named by the bidder in DIY book five.

Fatal Fixer-Upper, Spackled and Spooked, Plaster and Poison

Day 8 - Item 16

2010-05-13T15:00:00.004-05:00

From blogger and library student Jen Bigheart: The ARC of Brilliant by Rachel Vail.

Note from Rachel: "If we get to three digits, I would be delighted to throw in copies of LUCKY and GORGEOUS, inscribed and signed for the winner, as well as a bookplate for BRILLIANT."

LATE LUNCH SPECIAL for Day 8

2010-05-13T13:30:00.001-05:00

From New York Times bestselling Tennessee author JoAnn Ross and offered as one item: an autographed Advanced Reading Copy of THE HOMECOMING, the first in her Shelter Bay series, pub date July 6th. Also chocolates from Moonstruck Chocolates, Oregon's premiere chocolatier, AND autographed copies of all four High Risk romantic suspense novels (Freefall, Crossfire, Shattered, and Breakpoint.)

LUNCH SPECIAL for Day 8

2010-05-13T12:01:00.007-05:00

From ROCK STAR author Meg Cabot (in her words, because she is funny) "bid on this fantastic limited offer:

The signed Insatiable ARC, Insatiable bookmarks, the book's slip cover, and many Insatiable postcards to send friends.

Homemade vampire fanged Ken doll not included (sadly)."

THIS JUST IN FROM MEG CABOT via Twitter: "OK, OK, if you guys go over $250 I'll throw in the doll."

NOTE TO WINNERS

2010-05-13T11:10:00.001-05:00

Winning Bidders: If you have emailed to claim your prize but we have not yet confirmed you as a winner, please do not pay and send us the receipt. If there are any discrepancies, we can't get your money back for you.

Also, we will contact you as soon as possible with the information you need to claim your prize. We ask for your patience.

Thank you!

Day 8 - Item 15

2010-05-13T09:15:00.003-05:00

From agents Barbara Poelle (Irene Goodman Literary) and Holly Root (Waxman Literary): Afternoon tea, either in NYC (at a time to be agreed upon) or in Orlando, at the Romance Writer's of America conference, plus a bag of books from their respective clients. Teleconference afternoon tea is also available, all the better for the winning bidder not to be able to check the contents of those teacups.

Note from Holly: If you would like an idea of the hilarity that is sure to ensue from this pairing please to enjoy Barbara's blog: http://heydeadguy.typepad.com/heydeadguy/barbara-poelle/

Also, what the experience might look like for the winning bidder:

Day 8 - Item 14

2010-05-13T09:14:00.003-05:00

From blogger Stacey Canova at Page Turners and author J.R. Ward: A signed hardback copy of LOVER MINE, a signed paperback of DARK LOVER and a signed box set of the BLACK DAGGER BROTHERHOOD series novels in paperback by J.R. Ward.

Day 8 - Item 13

2010-05-13T09:13:00.002-05:00

From Tyrus books: A 50 page critique of a crime/mystery work-in-progress.

Day 8 - Item 12

2010-05-13T09:12:00.001-05:00

From Gretchen Stull: The new release hardcopy Lover Mine by JR Ward. It is signed with the inscription reading "Thank you so much for supporting Nashville" and her signature.

Day 8 - Item 11

2010-05-13T09:11:00.003-05:00

From author Arlaina Tibensky (currently titled BELL JAR SUMMER, Simon Pulse 2011): A signed copy of BIRD BY BIRD by Anne Lamott and a short story critique.

Update: Now including the SPRING 2009 issue of INKWELL MAGAZINE where my disturbing and hilarious tale of placenta freezing resides in all its glory and a copy of THE FIRST 5 PAGES: A WRITER'S GUIDE TO STAYING OUT OF THE REJECTION PILE (2 years of Columbia's MFA program distilled into a totally portable moonshine of inspiration and guidance).

Day 8 - Item 10

2010-05-13T09:10:00.008-05:00

From agent Rachelle Gardner of WordServe Literary Group: A 30-minute phone call, in which you can ask questions about the publishing business and get advice about your project or your career. You can even pitch your book!

Visit Rachelle's blog here.

Day 8 - Item 9

2010-05-13T09:09:00.003-05:00

From author Sydney Salter: A 20 page middle-grade or YA novel critique, plus a query letter and signed copies of all three of her books.

My Big Nose And Other Natural Disasters, Harcourt/Graphia
Jungle Crossing, Harcourt
Swoon At Your Own Risk, Harcourt/Graphia

Day 8 - Item 8

2010-05-13T09:08:00.001-05:00

From Kathryn Lively, Executive and Acquisitions Editor at Phaze Books:

1) One critique of an erotic romance novel by a new author.

2) One month of free social media optimization services. Includes
consultation and work on social profiles, social bookmarking, and
third-party linking.

Day 8 - Item 7

2010-05-13T09:07:00.003-05:00

From author Kris Kennedy: A signed copy of her new release THE IRISH WARRIOR (available June 1st).

Day 8 - Item 6

2010-05-13T09:06:00.001-05:00

From author Angela Cerrito (THE END OF THE LINE, Holiday House): A copy of the book CHANGE THE WORLD FOR TEN BUCKS and European chocolates.

Day 8 - Item 5

2010-05-13T09:05:00.007-05:00

From blogger S.F. Robertson: A signed copy of The Iron King by Julie Kagawa.

Day 8 - Item 4

2010-05-13T09:04:00.009-05:00

From Dystel and Goderich Literary Management, an assortment of client ARC's:

Jackson Pearce’s Sisters Red

Cyn Balog’s Sleepless

Jeff Yeager’s The Cheapskate Next Door

Thomas French’s Zoo Story

Jacqueline Carey’s Naamah’s Curse

Day 8 - Item 3

2010-05-13T09:03:00.004-05:00

From author Diana Pharaoh Francis, signed copies of all of her books, including:

The Cipher, A Novel of Crosspointe
The Black Ship, A Novel of Crosspointe
The Turning Tide: A Novel of Crosspointe
Path of Fate
Path of Honor
Path of Blood
Bitter Night

Day 8 - Item 2

2010-05-13T09:02:00.001-05:00

From author Barbara Rogan: A critique of the first 5000 words of a novel (approximately 20 pages).

Day 8 - Item 1

2010-05-13T09:01:00.002-05:00

From writer/illustrator Naomi Canale: Her original painting "Reno Is Artown." Painting is framed, dimensions are 16X20 and the medium is acrylic.

EVENING EXTRA FROM EGMONT AUTHORS

2010-05-12T18:53:00.007-05:00

From the following Egmont USA authors:

Tricia Rayburn: Signed ARC of SIREN.

Catherine Clark: Signed ARC of MEANICURES. What's a meanicure without a manicure? I'll throw in a giftcard to Sephora for items of your choosing, and a collection of nailpolish hand-selected by me to be mailed with the ARC. Nothing mean about it!

Kristina McBride : Signed finished copy of THE TENSION OF OPPOSITES (as soon as it’s available), a framed photo of the sunflower field from the book’s trailer, and bookmarks.

Kay Cassidy: Signed ARC of THE CINDERELLA SOCIETY, mini glass slipper, glass slipper bookmark, and 30-minute private online chat.

UPPING THE ANTE, DIRECTLY FROM THE PUBLISHER, THESE NEW ADDITIONS:

An Egmont tote bag
A finished copy of Jaguar Stone, Book 1: Middleworld by J&P Voelkel
A finished copy of Raised by Wolves by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (this doesn't hit the shelves until June.)
An ARC of Vordak the Incomprehensible: How To Grow Up and Rule the World
A Team Vordak T-shirt (these are so limited that even Vordak's most loyal minions must grovel and beg.)

An Update on Your Hostesses

2010-05-12T16:38:00.006-05:00

We have absolutely loved hosting this auction. All three of us have been humbled, overwhelmed and encouraged by the tremendous support of this community.

We are also ... exhausted.

You guys really surprised us. The donations came pouring in. And they NEVER EVER STOPPED. Like, seriously, another email just popped up.

We've come to the realization that in addition to the two hundred items we've posted or have yet to post, there are well over two hundred more unscheduled donations in our inbox.

As much as we'd love to continue indefinitely, we cannot. We made an attempt to bundle those two hundred plus items still in the inbox and then we started crying. And then we drank a little. And then we came to the conclusion that IT MUST END SOMEWHERE.

So it's going to end with ROUND TEN - which will go up this Saturday and end Monday at midnight CENTRAL STANDARD TIME.

HOWEVER, for those of you who'd still like to contribute: T-SHIRTS ARE ON THE WAY.

We'll take orders here after the last auction is closed. We're trying to keep the price around $15, and we'll post the design as soon as we have one.

The hope is that you all understand how (I need an adverb but I really can't think of one)-ly grateful we are for the many, many donations and how sad we are to not be able to use them all. Your generosity is TRULY overwhelming.

That said, we're VERY EXCITED to bring you the next three days worth of auction items. They are spectacular.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for donating, bidding and spreading the word. You can contribute directly to The Community Foundation by clicking the tab above.

P.S. - J.K. Rowling, we're saving one spot on day ten just for you, just in case. Better hurry, you don't want Suzanne Collins to decide to snatch it up!

(Nothing would surprise us now.)

Day 7 - Item 18

2010-05-12T16:00:00.002-05:00

Let's round out the afternoon! Treat #3: A signed copy of THE ACTOR AND THE HOUSEWIFE by Shannon Hale, donated by Jen Lamoureux.

Day 7 - Item 17

2010-05-12T14:00:00.001-05:00

Treat #2! A signed copy of VAMPIRE ACADEMY by Richelle Mead, donated by Jamie Manning.

Attn: ROUND ONE AND TWO WINNERS

2010-05-12T13:49:00.000-05:00

Hey all,

If you were a ROUND ONE or ROUND TWO winner who emailed us the day your auction ended, and have yet to receive ANY email communication from us, it's because either A) we don't have your email or B) you haven't emailed us yet.

So (and this might be the only time we say this) PLEASE EMAIL US TO CLAIM YOUR ITEMS. Remember, you have exactly one week (seven days) from the day your auction ended to claim your item before we move to the next highest bidder.

We love you guys for being so patient with us and really appreciate each one of you!

Amanda, Myra, and Victoria.

Day 7 - Item 16

2010-05-12T13:00:00.000-05:00

Time for some afternoon fun! First up: A signed copy of THE DEMON'S LEXICON by Sarah Rees Brennan, donated by Carla of The Crooked Shelf blog.

DAY FIVE CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT

2010-05-12T12:34:00.000-05:00

Day Five auctions will close tonight at midnight CENTRAL STANDARD TIME.

See these auctions here.

LUNCH SURPRISE

2010-05-12T12:00:00.002-05:00

Lunch with NYT bestselling author Claudia Gray for you and up to three friends!

FROM CLAUDIA: If you win the auction, I will fly to the nearest major US/Canadian city and meet you and up to three friends/family members/any non-ax-murdering folks you'd like to invite for lunch or dinner, where I will pick up the tab. (I am also picking the restaurant, which will be nearish the airport, probably, but will be someplace nice.) Everybody at the meal gets signed copies of HOURGLASS, the third book in the EVERNIGHT series, and I'll talk with you about the series, upcoming books, writing, publishing, Stefan vs. Damon, you name it.

A couple of caveats:

1) Due to existing travel commitments, the lunch or dinner will need to take place either in July or in October. We'll work together to find a date that can suit everyone.

2) A major city is one I can fly to nonstop from Chicago on a major airline. It has to be in the United States or Canada. If you are unsure about whether the city would work, email me at evernightclaudia at gmail dot com, subject line "big city for DTWT auction," and I can let you know before you bid.

3) Thanks to the awesome author of WAKE, Lisa McMann, for being brave enough to do this and inspire me to follow in her footsteps!

MINIMUM BID: $300

Day 7 - Item 15

2010-05-12T09:15:00.003-05:00

From Molly Kempf, Senior Editor at Scholastic: A critique of a children's book concept, outline, and first 30 pages of the manuscript.

NOTE FROM MOLLY: If the bid goes over $500, I’ll critique the winner’s entire manuscript and critique the concept and first 30 pages of the runner up!

Day 7 - Item 14

2010-05-12T09:14:00.012-05:00

Donated by Colleen Lindsay:

1. A signed limited edition of LEGENDS II: New Short Novels by the Masters of Modern Fantasy, hardcover, and slipcased, originally pubbed by Del Rey Books in 2003. (Note from Colleen: This is not part of the numbered series; a handful were made just as thank you for a handful of folks like myself who worked on the project so these weren't numbered. There are fewer than 550 copies of this book in existence.)

This book includes stories by and is signed by all of the following authors:

* ROBIN HOBB
* GEORGE R. R. MARTIN
* ORSON SCOTT CARD
* DIANA GABALDON
* ROBERT SILVERBERG
* TAD WILLIAMS
* ANNE McCAFFREY
* RAYMOND E. FEIST
* ELIZABETH HAYDON
* NEIL GAIMAN
* TERRY BROOKS

2. A 30 MINUTE PHONE CALL with Colleen Lindsay to discuss agenting, writing or publishing.

Note:The book ALONE is worth over $400.

Day 7 - Item 13

2010-05-12T09:13:00.003-05:00

From author Lisa Desrochers: A signed ARC of Personal Demons.

An update from Lisa: I'll also give the winner a sneak peek at the first four chapters of the Personal Demons sequel Original Sin (only my agent, editor and crit partner have seen it) as well as a query letter and 50 page mss critique (fully transferable if you don’t need/want a critique).

Day 7 - Item 12

2010-05-12T09:12:00.002-05:00

From author Marissa Doyle: A first 20 pages critique for a YA manuscript and a set of signed copies of Bewitching Season and Betraying Season.

Day 7 - Item 11

2010-05-12T09:11:00.004-05:00

From author Heidi R. Kling: A signed finished copy (when available) of her debut novel, SEA, as well as a pair of ORANGE CONVERSE (bidders please list desired size) AND a 10-pg YA critique.

Day 7 - Item 10

2010-05-12T09:10:00.001-05:00

From author Hilary Wagner: Two signed ARCs of her novel, NIGHTSHADE CITY. One to the two highest bidders.

"Fans of Redwall and the Warriors series will love this heroic tale of good versus evil in a subterranean

society of rats."

~Rick Riordan, Author of Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series

Day 7 - Item 9

2010-05-12T09:09:00.002-05:00

From Kim Lionetti of Bookends, LLC: A critique of the first three chapters and synopsis of a manuscript (romance, women’s fiction or young adult fiction).

This just in from Kim: "I’m willing to give critiques on synopsis and first three chapters for any bid that goes $500 or over. And I’ll then give the winning bid a full manuscript critique."

Day 7 - Item 8

2010-05-12T09:08:00.002-05:00

From private donor B. Phillips: THE PARTNER signed by John Grisham, BILLY BATHGATE signed by by E. L. Doctorow, and THE AMATEUR MARRIAGE signed by Anne Tyler.

Day 7 - Item 7

2010-05-12T09:07:00.001-05:00

From Robin K of Intense Whisper (http://intensewhisper.blogspot.com/): A design and print package (value $300.00).

1000 - 2x3.5 Business Cards
1000 - 2.75x8.5 Bookmarks

250 - 2x3.5 Magnets

Our business cards and bookmarks are printed in full color (front and back) on heavy 16 pt stock, and are available with glossy or matte coating.

Our magnets are printed in full color 17 pt stock with glossy coating.

We are also providing custom design for all three items from the content provided.

For more information please visit our website: http://www.rldprint.com/

Day 7 - Item 6

2010-05-12T09:06:00.002-05:00

From Katieb, founder of The Mundie Moms: A signed copy of THE LIGHTNING THIEF by Rick Riordan.

Day 7 - Item 5

2010-05-12T09:05:00.003-05:00

From author and video game designer Richard Dansky: one signed copy of the SPLINTER CELL: CONVICTION video game (XBox 360) and one signed copy of his debut novel, FIREFLY RAIN.

Note from Richard: And, I will answer any and all questions about the game's storyline for the winner :-)

Day 7 - Item 4

2010-05-12T09:04:00.001-05:00

From author Judy Larsen: A set of 10 signed copies of ALL THE NUMBERS for a book club that will include a phone-in or skyped in author chat.

Day 7 - Item 3

2010-05-12T09:03:00.001-05:00

From The Twilight Lexicon: The Lovely Bones movie poster, signed by the entire cast, and a copy of the book.

Day 7 - Item 2

2010-05-12T09:01:00.002-05:00

From Meghan Stevenson, Associate Editor at Hudson Street Press (Penguin): A critique of up to twenty pages, non-fiction only.

This just in: Meghan will give critiques to the top three bidders!

Day 7 - Item 1

2010-05-12T09:00:00.002-05:00

From Lin Oliver, Executive Director of Society of Children's Book Writer's and Illustrators: A one year SCBWI membership.

OH ME OH MY.

2010-05-12T00:24:00.005-05:00

ANNOUNCEMENTS.

1. BIDDING FOR ROUND 4 IS CLOSED. Winners please contact us at dtwtfn@gmail.com for instructions.

2. JANET REID BIDDERS: As with the Suzie Townsend auction, the top bidders - Robin, Dani, Catherine, and Rachelle Smith - were all over $1,000. The wonderful Ms. Reid has agreed to offer the winner's prize to all four. To keep things fair, we have lowered the bid to $1,026- the lowest of the four bids. If these bidders are willing to pay that amount, please contact us at dtwtfn@gmail.com for instructions.

Thank you to EVERYONE, bidders and donators alike, for another INCREDIBLE round.

Victoria, Myra, and Amanda

Round/Day four bids close at midnight!

2010-05-11T23:26:00.000-05:00

Round/Day Four bids close at midnight! Bid now!

Day 6 - Item 23

2010-05-11T20:15:00.000-05:00

From author Alethea Kontis: Her personal author copy of her book AlphaOops: H is for Halloween, signed.

Day 6 - Item 22

2010-05-11T19:45:00.001-05:00

From author Shelllie Brauener: A critique of PB manuscript, and query letter, as well as a signed copy of her book THE GREAT DOG WASH.

Day 6 - Item 21

2010-05-11T17:30:00.002-05:00

From Executive Director of SCBWI and author Lin Oliver: Two signed Hank Zipzer books by Lin Oliver and Henry Winkler and one signed Daniel Funk book by Lin Oliver.