Help an Author Holiday Promotion

Holy cats, it's been a while. What can I say, I've been busy writing.

Anyway. A fantasy and science fiction authors group I'm in got together to raise money to help authors in need. In the words of the founder/leader/person running things, Patty Jansen:

"If you spend any time in spaces where authors hang out, you cannot fail to notice that there are a lot of authors who are struggling with finances or health or both. Why is this? Well, when life gives you lemons, writing is one of the few things that you can continue to do."

I know the truth of this; this is where I am in my life. As disabled with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome as I am, I'm unable to work outside the home or for any kind of regular working hours. Writing is pretty much the only job I can manage, and it isn't a very dependable source of income. Fortunately, I have a spouse with a steady income, but others aren't so lucky, or are facing situations where even that isn't enough to cover whatever crisis they're facing.

To help these authors, we in the group donated money which will be distributed to authors in need in packages of $250. That amount will pay for a cover and formatting to get the next book published, or for a license to Vellum, a book formatting program, or a year-plus subscription the Grammarly, or a copy of Photoshop Elements and a bunch of stock art for DYI covers, or some advertising. It could also pay a chunk of rent or mortgage, buy some groceries, or pay for some prescriptions.

In exchange for our donations, the authors who have donated get to have books listed on the promo page. You'll find a wide variety of science fiction, dystopian, fantasy, sci fi/fantasy romance, and even a bunch of box sets. These books are full price, $2.99 and up. More books will be listed as more authors donate to the fund. There's also a donate button on the page if you want to throw a little money into the fund. So go have a browse and discover some new books!