Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Airline Tickets for 2 from AirTran











Airline Tickets for 2

Take a trip for two within the continental US. Fly anywhere AirTran flies nationwide! Some restrictions apply.








Click the plane to see AirTran's wonderful destinations all across the U.S.


Donated by AirTran Airways.

Monday, October 17, 2011

“Windy Day” Framed Impressionist Landscape from Don & Pauline Grippo



“Windy Day”


Framed Impressionist Landscape Acrylic Painting (16x20)


Donated by Don & Pauline Grippo

“Enchanted Forest”

“Enchanted Forest”

Matted and framed 36x28 layered acrylic painting

Donated by artist Duaine Vierow

Portrait of Mark Twain, Fine Art Print by artist Tom Swartz

Portrait of Mark Twain --   Fine Art Print

Donated by artist Tom Swartz

“Taking Off” Fine Art Watercolor by artist Margie Picard


“Taking Off”


Fine Art Watercolor (16x20)



Donated by artist Margie Picard

Gift Pack of 3 Autographed Children's Books from JoAnn Fischer




Gift Pack of 3 Autographed Children's Books



(K - 2nd grade), with toy




Donated by JoAnn Fischer




Jo’s People Basket with Signed Book & CD from Jo Conard

Jo’s People

Basket with Signed Book & CD

Donated by Jo Conard

“Carolyn” Y.A. book and stained glass hanging

“Carolyn” Y.A. book and stained glass hanging


Donated by Carolyn Harrison

“Lights, Camera, Murder!”

“Lights, Camera, Murder!”


Signed book in goodie basket


Donated by Linn Randon

The Shifter Series of Books & Posters, Ami Blackwelder



The Shifter Series of Books & Posters

The Hunted of 2060
The Day the Flowers Died
The Shifters of 2040

The Shifters of 2050




Donated by Ami Blackwelder



Sunrise in a Garden of Love & Evil (Book & Basket)



Sunrise in a Garden of Love and Evil book and basket



Donated by Barbara Monajem

Recordable Storybook--I Love You, Grandma


I Love You, Grandma


  • Recordable Storybooks capture your voice so you can be together--even when you're apart.
  • Recordable Storybook
  • Hardcover, Records Message 
--donated by FWA Melbourne Writers Group

Certificate for 4 Hours of Editing from Marsha Butler











Certificate for 4 Hours of Editing from Marsha Butler's literary services




Donated by Marsha Butler

Lull-a-bye, Little One and Bear





Signed hardcover and teddy bear 

Description: A mom and dad share the comforting nightly bedtime routines with their toddler. There's 'splash-a-bye' time in the bathtub, 'rock-a-bye' time with silly songs, 'hush-a-bye' time with the moon watching from high above, and of course, 'lull-a-bye' when the little one eases gently into sleep as her parents give a final good-night kiss. Its soothing read-aloud rhythm and rhymes, paired with its warm and cozy illustrations, make this book a wonderful celebration of love a family shares at bedtime. A perfect gift for new and expectant parents or grandparents to share with their own little one!

--donated by Dianne Ochiltree

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Basket of Books from Sunny Serafino

Basket of 2 Books from Sunny Serafino
Includes a 2008 RPLA First Place Winner
Forgiven and A Grandma for Christmas

-donated by Sunny Serafino

Creative Memories



Creative Memories Consultant Larissa Hardesty is putting together a fantastic scrapbooking item!



New England-Themed Gift Basket Donated by Susan Boyd

New England-Themed Gift Basket

The book is a RPLA 2010 First Place Winner, Secrets of the Charles, a $25 Gift Card to Red Lobster, and more.

-Donated by Susan Boyd

Gift Basket of Books Donated by Wilma Fleming

Gift Basket of Books, East Wind by Jack Winnick and Never Wave Goodbye by Doug Magee


Donated by Wilma Fleming

Wilma Fleming's Gift Basket with Holiday Helpings and Writing it Right

Wilma Fleming's Gift Basket with the books Holiday Helpings and Writing it Right.

Ms. Fleming's stories have appeared in several anthologies, the most recent being Holiday Helpings.


Donated by Wilma Fleming

Dan Poynter Books: Writing Non-Fiction and Dan Poynter's Self-Publishing Manual Vol. 1



Dan Poynter Books: Writing Non-Fiction and Dan Poynter's Self-Publishing Manual Vol. 1

Books by Best-Selling Author from Para Publishing plus memory cards

Donated by Dan Poynter




The Writer's Journey journal with USB Fan for Computer


The Writer's Journey journal with USB Fan for Computer
Inspiration, information and humor to help you find your way as a writer. Inspirational quotes for writers on each page, as well as some helpful hints to get writers through the process.

Donated by Susan Berry

Pitch Review by Katharine Sands, Renowned Literary Agent



Pitch Review by Katharine Sands, Renowned Literary Agent of Sarah Jane Freymann Literary Agency


Ms. Sands has worked with a varied list of authors who publish a diverse array of books. She is the agent provocateur of Making the Perfect Pitch: How to Catch a Literary Agent's Eye, a collection of pitching wisdom from leading literary agents.


Donated by Katharine Sands

"Don't Sabotage Your Submission" Basket

DON'T SABOTAGE YOUR SUBMISSION is the expanded edition, for writers in all genres, of the Agatha Award winner DON'T MURDER YOUR MYSTERY: 24 Fiction-Writing Techniques to Save Your Manuscript from Turning Up D.O.A., also published (2006) by Bella Rosa Books. Each award-winning book reveals why 90 percent of the manuscripts submitted to literary agencies and publishing houses are rejected by page one, and what authors can do to boost their odds of having their writing actually read.





--donated by Chris Roerden

4 Tickets to Orlando Science Center

Orlando Science Center is one of America’s top hands-on science centers where learning is always fun. Located in Orlando, Florida, interactive learning and discovery await within the center’s hundreds of exhibits, programs and labs, giant screen films and planetarium shows. The science center provides educational opportunities both within and outside the center’s walls, including field trips, family science nights at schools and community centers and other outreach.

--donated by Orlando Science Center

"Holiday Helpings" Basket

Book of award-winning short stories with holiday items.  Perfect for a gift or to enjoy yourself!

--donated by Mary Lois Sanders

2 tickets to Medieval times Dinner & Tournament

Be swept away to an age of bravery and honor and witness epic battles of steel and steed. From ringside seats, discover a feast of the eyes and appetite with all the splendor and romance of 11th Century Spain.
As you thrill to a rousing jousting tournament, marvel at awe-inspiring horsemanship and falconry, Medieval Times serves a four-course meal fit for royalty.

Let your journey begin!

--donated by Medieval Times

1 Year Membership--Harry P Leu Gardens

1 Year Household Membership to Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando. 

As a member, the Garden is yours. Nearly 50 acres of peaceful grounds for you to enjoy "Old Florida" at a leisurely pace. Stroll along meandering paths shaded by ancient oaks and forests of camellias. Take a guided tour of the Leu House Museum, a restored late nineteenth-century home that began as a Florida farmhouse. At the Garden House, take a quiet break and enjoy the romantic view of Lake Rowena from a rocking chair on the porch.
Educational programs are held throughout the year and include lectures, classes, workshops and field trips for adults and children. These educational opportunities cover a variety of botanical and horticultural topics as well as related crafts.  -donated by Harry P. Leu Gardens

10-Page manuscript editing services-Chris Roerden

Chris Roerden will edit up to 10 pages of a mystery novel for the winning bidder.

Chris Roerden is a book editor best known for her award-winning books for writers: DON'T SABOTAGE YOUR SUBMISSION, Insider Information from a Career Editor to Save Your Manuscript from Turning Up D.O.A, and its original version, DON'T MURDER YOUR MYSTERY, 24 Fiction-Writing Techniques to Save Your Manuscript from Turning Up D.O.A.
In 45 years of working in publishing, Chris has edited fiction and nonfiction for authors published by St. Martin's Press, Harlequin, Berkley Prime Crime, Walker & Co., Forge, Midnight Ink, Intrigue, Perseverance Press, Oceanview, Rodale, Viking, and numerous other presses. She's written 11 books and a game, ghostwriting all but four. Her books for writers won two national awards: the Agatha for Best Nonfiction (2006) and the Benjamin Franklin for Literary Criticism (2009); two regional awards: Florida Writer's Best Educational Book and its Royal Palm Book of the Year; and were shortlisted for the national Anthony, Macavity, and ForeWord Review's Writing Book of the Year.
A summa cum laude graduate of the University of Maine, Chris taught writing there, also for SUNY, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and UNESCO in S. Korea. She's past president of a Midwest trade association of 250 commercial and university presses and now chairs the Mystery Writers of America/McCloy Scholarship Program for mystery writers. Most of all she enjoys sharing how publishing decisions are made and how to beat the odds with writing techniques that help develop each writer's unique voice. So far she's led 300+ workshops in 3 countries.

-donated by Chris Roerden

4 Tickets To SeaWorld

SeaWorld Orlando seamlessly blends adventure and education into a treasured experience with fun rides, exciting shows and up-close encounters with incredible marine life.
Please Note: This donation will be split into two sets of two tickets.

-donated by Sea World. 

10-Page manuscript critique-Dianne Ochiltree

Dianne Ochiltree has donated critique services of up to 10 pages, double-spaced, for middle grade/YA novel or picture book.  Expires 12/31/11.

Dianne Ochiltree is the author of several books for children. She shares her enthusiasm for reading and creative writing in school visits and writing workshops. She is a book reviewer for The Children's Literature Newsletter and is a member of the Rutgers University Council of Children's Literature and Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, among other organizations.

Donated by Dianne Ochiltree

Friday, October 14, 2011

Melbourne Writers Group--Basket of Entertainment












If you'll be visiting Melbourne and would like to be entertained, then this is the package for you! Basket includes 2 movie passes to Rave Motion Pictures in Viera, 4 Funtown rollerskating admissions, 4 All-You Can-Eat Buffet and Drinks at Cici's Pizza in Melbourne, a $25 gift certificate to Running Zone and 4 movie passes to CinemaWorld. This great package also includes a signed hardcover Conspiracy of Silence by Martha Powers and a certificate for The Don Quixote Girls ebook by Karlene Conroy & Mia Crews.

Donated by the FWA Melbourne Writers Group

$25 Gift Card to Running Zone


Running Zone carries a wide selection of the latest footwear, apparel, accessories and supplements.  At Running Zone, Inc., we specialize in helping you select a pair of shoes that will enhance your running and walking experience and your overall comfort.  Our knowledgeable staff will assist you through a comprehensive fitting process to make sure this goal is achieved.

Running Zone offers training clinics, weekly fun runs and walks through Running Zone Foundation and supports numerous races a year through their sister company, Running Zone Race Management, Inc. Located at 3696 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL.  Gift certificate expires on 12-23-2011

 --Donated by Running Zone

Signed Hunters of DUNE



Considered by many to be the greatest science fiction novel of all time, Dune is often cited as the best-selling SF novel in history. The series, started in 1965 by Frank Herbert, has continued with Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson.



Signed by Kevin J. Anderson, Author of X Files and Star Wars

Another generous donation from the author of X Files and Star Wars... A classic, hard-to-find title!




Donated by Kevin J. Anderson



i write. i make up stuff. i adventure hard so you don't have to.

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Books and a Subscription to Total Funds for Writers' Newsletter




Two books bundled in a gift basket:



The Shy Writer (signed by C. Hope Clark), The Complete Writers' Journal, and a Subscription to Total FundsforWriters Newsletter



Donated by C. Hope Clark and http://www.fundsforwriters.com/.

4 Signed Britsh Edition Books by Steve Berry


Steve Berry is the New York Times bestselling author of the Cotton Malone series, three stand-alone thrillers, and two e-book original short stories. He has 12 million books in print, which have been translated into 40 languages and sold in 51 countries. Steve's road to publishing was long and arduous, spanning 12 years and 85 rejections over 5 separate manuscripts. He's also an accomplished instructor, having taught writing to audiences across the globe. When Steve's not writing, you can find him either on a beach, a golf course, or traveling --- discovering more things lost --- thinking of the next novel. He lives in the historic city of St. Augustine, Florida.

Donated by Steve Berry

Basket of Books by Best-Selling Authors Donated by Freedom Writers Group of Orlando

Basket of Books 
by Best-Selling Authors 

Donated by Freedom Writers Group of Orlando

Gift Basket Donated by Vic DiGenti and Ponte Vedra Writers Group

 St. Augustine

Take a trip back in time when you visit St. Augustine.  This fabulous basket includes tickets to St. Augustine Lighthouse and the Oldest House, plus an assortment of books for whenever you stop to relax.


-donated by the Ponte Vedra Writers Group

Beach Cooler Donated by the Daytona Beach Writers Group

Beach Cooler

Includes Two Nights at The Bahama House, Wine, Wine Glasses, B&N Gift Card

Donated by the Daytona Beach Writers Group

Fragrances of Florida Gift Basket Donated by Ponte Vedra Writers



Fragrances of Florida Gift Basket


Two Bottles of Perfume and Stationery
Donated by Ponte Vedra Writers

Basket of Entertainment Donated by Melbourne Writers Group

Basket of Entertainment
Filled with Movie Passes, Restaurant Gift Cards, e-Book Gift Certificate, more
Donated by Melbourne Writers Group

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Basket for the Beach Donated by the Daytona Beach Writers

                                    Basket for the Beach
 
Filled with Wine, Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Jewelry, & More


Donated by the Daytona Beach Writers