December 1, 2008

Humble Thanks

As you’ve probably seen, my generous, wonderful online friends have come together to help me during a particularly trying time. Alison Kent, HelenKay Dimon, Larissa Ione and Stephanie Tyler have worked their butts off to gather together an astonishing group of writers, editors and agents to hold an auction to help me winnow down some of the medical bills that somehow won’t disappear on their own. For this, I am more grateful and touched than I could ever say.

It was Alison’s idea, bless her heart. She and I have been friends for so many, many years (and she still likes me!) and with all she had on her own plate, she still managed to do this selfless thing. HelenKay, Larissa and Stephanie are all online friends who blow me away with their kindness and willingness to reach out to a fellow writer.

As for the folks who are donating time and goods and services, you are each and every one in my heart. Hell, everyone involved, including my lovely readers who are bidding, thank you. A special note to my editor Birgit Davis-Todd and editor Brenda Chin, who are not just partners in work, but good friends, thank you for generously offering a complete manuscript critique. I’m boggled.

Okay, I’m tearing up again. For the billionth time.

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1. netti says:
   

   My heart goes out to you and yours, but you are obviously well loved. Best wishes. xox

   December 1st, 2008 at 11:33 am
2. Willa says:
   

   Well – tis all your own fault, for being such a wonderful author and a great friend!

   Wow – there are some fab lots up for auction. Now I’m boggled! :D

   December 1st, 2008 at 1:35 pm
3. Glenice says:
   

   it is wonderful! I wish I had something of value to give…but I am doing my part and bidding on stuff for you!

   you are well and truly loved! such great friends you have!

   December 4th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
4. Jo Leigh says:
   

   Thank you, netti, Willa and Glenice. It is overwhelming, yes? So much kindness and love. I don’t know what to do. Except be awash in gratitude for all the bounty of my life. :)

   December 9th, 2008 at 12:41 pm
5. Shawn Hansen says:
   

   This is great and well deserved. Now, if some of those bidders will put their wallets away so I can win one of the things I am after. . .

   Oh, wait, I guess my being outbid works in the end. . .

   LOL

   I’m trying, Jo!

   December 10th, 2008 at 9:22 am