Fatin has been an integral part of the romance community for years – she owns and runs this blog, is an administrator of the WriteMinded loop, an author assistant and a tireless advocate for romance novels. She is also a friend to many in this community. On Tuesday, March 8th, she lost her husband in a senseless act of violence, leaving her alone with four children. You can read more about the tragedy here: http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/9233067/
The romance community would like to rally around her. Therefore, we will be holding auctions on ebay the last week of March. More information on exact days and donations will follow.
If you are an editor / agent / author and would like to donate something for the auction – such as a critique, mentoring, lunches at RT or RWA, swag, signed books, etc., please contact me (lillie80@gmail.com) with your donation. Your help is greatly appreciated! Larissa Ione asked readers recently what type of items they’d most like to bid on, so you might find this list helpful: http://www.facebook.com/OfficialLarissaIone/posts/200490423313803
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What a wonderful thing to do to rally around Mad and her family.
What a tragedy!
I sent an email and healing vibes for her family.
Unbelievable. I hope they catch the shooter. My heart goes to her and her family.
I will be donating.
I’m glad to see how we’re pulling together 🙂 Thank you for the update, Lillie!
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Just thought I’d mention that I’d totally bid on a set/partial set of the romance trading cards that are going to be at RT and RWA.
No promises but that is something I’m working on 🙂
I hope everyone’s condolences-along with mine-will be passed to Fatin and her children when the time is right. Such terrible, terrible news!
We live in a uncertain world. My heart goes out to this women and her family. Hopefully they catch the person that did this horrible thing and that he’s brought to justice. I feel so sad.
I hope it is posted for the acution. this is such a tragedy.
Please let us know if there is a paypal set up. Thank you — and thank you for being such a good friend.
Sending out my love, thought and prayers. I wish I could do something to help. Sending all the positive energy to her and her family. I am so very sorry.
Darcy
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I’d like to know about where donations can be sent. In 2009 when my family and I lost everything in a fire Fatin was one of many who went out of her way to help me. I’d like to do the same for her. Please let me know how I can best help. Please pass on my condolences to Fatin.
Hi Scooper,
If you would like to donate directly to the education fund set up for Fatin’s children, the mailing info can be found in this post.
https://novelthoughts.wordpress.com/2011/03/10/please-read/
If you are wanting to donate items for the auction, just email me.
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