Between the Southern California fires and a computer hacking problem, I’m ready to forget about last week. I need to get back to writing. The next few days will be a struggle to do just that. The stop-and-start way of writing has never worked for me. I have to dig in and work on the book until it’s in my head all the time. After a one week break, there’s not much of anything in my head.

While I figure all of that out, here is an opportunity for you to consider:

Romance author Dawn Thompson is in the hospital and money is an issue. Her friend and fellow romance author Deborah Macgillivray is hosting an incredible raffle. This one gives you the chance to do something good and to get your manuscript in front of an editor. You pay $100 to be entered. You can win a critique from Hilary Sares (Kensington), Chris Kesslar (Dorchester), Leah Hultenschmidt (Dorchester) or Leanne Burroughs (Highland Press). The specifics of the critiques are on Deb’s blog (click on the “raffle” link above). The important thing to note is that 21 people will get a critique from this raffle. Hilary Sares is promising a two-week turnaround for the folks who win her critiques - and that’s amazing.

Deb says this about the raffle:

All monies raised go to help author Dawn Thompson’s hospital and medical bills. Dawn recently had a bad fall. She is a new writer so has to wait for nearly a year or more to start receiving her royalties. She doesn’t have family to help her and has a lot of needs not being covered by her insurance. Money will go to help her pay for medicine not covered, and other needs arising from her recovery.

You have until December 15th to enter. Don’t miss this opportunity and chance to help Dawn.

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