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Thursday, June 08, 2006
The generosity of authors
This weekend I am taking part in the Relay for Life, the American Cancer Society 24-hour event held all around the country. It begins with a Survivors Lap that is emotional beyond words. Then at night luminarias are lit in honor and memory of cancer victims and survivors. It's another speechless moment when you stand there looking at the thousands of decorated bags lit by candles and know that each one represents such a small percentage of cancer victims.
A month ago I sent out an e-mail to my RWA chapter sisters asking if they wanted to contribute an autographed copy of a book that I would feature in a basket of local authors as part of our fundraising efforts. Within a week I had 25 books--romance, women's fiction, mystery, romantic suspense, chick lit and futuristic books. I also had enough copies in Spanish (there is a large Latino population in my community) to also offer a basket of books translated into Spanish. What a generous and varied group we are.
My baskets runneth over :-).
posted by Susan Crosby at 7:26 AM
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3 Comments:
Patti R. said...
I just read in today's newspaper about the "Relay for Life" this weekend. Reading the article and your blog was very emotional. That was so awesome that your sister writers came together for such a great cause. It was very heart warming. I wish everyone well for the Relay. Wish I could join you. Patti R.
8:16 PM
Anonymous said...
I've always thought that romance writers were among the most generous folks in the world. You've just confirmed that. Some lucky readers are in for a real treat!
Marilyn
8:33 AM
Susan Crosby said...
Patti and Marilyn--
You are so right! Generosity is part of the romance writer's core.
I've decided to leave yesterday's blog up for Friday, too. I have nothing exciting to say :-).
Susan
1:19 PM
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