If you can spare a dollar (or a pound, or a euro/currency unit of choice)
There's one money collection drive that's currently actually keeping me up at night. In a way, it's too close to home--with a trans person involved, and both these people trapped in a country that can be unmerciful to those in need (economy down, health service free but far from perfect, also under pressure to save money). Add to that homophobia, transphobia and a chivalric guy's desperate wish to take care of his partner.
Yeah, it keeps me up at night. I've donated some, but I have a crapload of expenditures this month, too - which I saved for, so I'm OK, it just leaves me little space for maneuver right now.
I'm thinking to divert time to do either free fiction for people who donate (or have already donated, I know a few of my friends have, and thank you!), or adding a donor's name to a book in the "dedication/thank you" section). I don't know what would work. I could donate proceeds from my next release, only that I don't have one upcoming (the next is planned to be the WWII novel, which isn't done). And ideas?
I could move the Gold Digger sequel forward, but that would definitely mean the WWII novel won't get done on deadline--I have ten weeks to write ~50k words, which in itself is pretty tight already (and I'm currently not writing).
I don't know. I'll think of something. Maybe inspiration will strike.
If you do feel the need to do something good and can spare the cash, follow the link here: http://myprincess.chipin.com/getting-lauren-home
If you do donate, let me know what I can do to say "thank you" for your kindness and generosity to these people.
Thank you!
Yeah, it keeps me up at night. I've donated some, but I have a crapload of expenditures this month, too - which I saved for, so I'm OK, it just leaves me little space for maneuver right now.
I'm thinking to divert time to do either free fiction for people who donate (or have already donated, I know a few of my friends have, and thank you!), or adding a donor's name to a book in the "dedication/thank you" section). I don't know what would work. I could donate proceeds from my next release, only that I don't have one upcoming (the next is planned to be the WWII novel, which isn't done). And ideas?
I could move the Gold Digger sequel forward, but that would definitely mean the WWII novel won't get done on deadline--I have ten weeks to write ~50k words, which in itself is pretty tight already (and I'm currently not writing).
I don't know. I'll think of something. Maybe inspiration will strike.
If you do feel the need to do something good and can spare the cash, follow the link here: http://myprincess.chipin.com/getting-lauren-home
If you do donate, let me know what I can do to say "thank you" for your kindness and generosity to these people.
Thank you!
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I've donated a small amount, but I might go back next month and donate some more.Thanks for spreading the word about this!
Lenore's idea is great. Do you think you could convince other writers to do the same and propose a small anthology or each story separately? It's also up to everyone to spread the word individually, so that it reaches the most people.
I'm with Lenore re: how I'd prefer to help and I agree that a short that you could sell for a few dollars would be best, though it would be diverting you from your other Works In Progress (I wouldn't want you to rush on them to make them the proceeds-generator). Personally, I'd buy the short knowing the cause, whatever you might decide to write about. And while I particularly like the idea of a short between Gold Digger and the next book (I _really_ loved Nikolai, LOVED), having the subject involve a transgender individual (if not Lenore's ending suggestion), if you could manage it, would be especially poignant.
<3 your COMPASSION. Thank you for sharing and spreading the word. No need for a thank you the warm squishy feeling in the center of my heart is enough. Karma baby.
I was happy to support the cause, no fiction necessary. It's heartening to see how many others have helped them, and it does seem like a hopeful situation now. The signal boost was important; I wouldn't ever have seen this if not for you.ETA: This is Rachel; I forgot which account I was on.
Hiya,I donated 3 bucks...thats what I would pay for a novella lol I dont have alot of money but I figured its money well spent.
I also put your name in my comment on ChipIn - I dont want/expect anything from you because I know how much authors struggle between paychecks (writing is a labour of love).
I just want to thankyou for being a beautiful soul !!
Donated what I could,since I believe in you and trust you. Hope I can do more later. I wish them all the best.
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How about a short, no more than 2,000-3,000 words, slice of life style. You could set the price at a couple of dollars and donate all the proceeds to this cause. Problem is, you would have to write it from scratch.
As for the story itself, it could be related to Special Forces (put Vadim in it and it's a sure success) or it could be set between Gold Digger and its sequel. Or it could be something entirely different. Hey. You could give Lauren and Tom their HEA. Voinov-style.