Our Sorceress of Fantasy, Michele at Scholar's Blog, has been downsized. That's right, friends, she's out of a job. She can continue to earn some money online for her former company (I'm avoiding swear words here), but she can't afford broadband at home. Especially now as she has no income.
Let me just say, to borrow a term from MotherReader, that Michele has been a BFF (blog friend forever) for two years. She's one of the original members of the kidlitosphere and the go-to woman on MG/YA Fantasy and new books in the U.K. I've had the pleasure of meeting her in person and she's every bit as brilliant, wonderful, and funny as she is on her blog.
She's helped me out of a tight spot more than once--sending a book I've pined for or writing an extra piece for The Edge of the Forest. She's just that type of woman.
So here it is. I've never raised money on the blog before, but I'd really like Michele to keep on blogging, to keep on writing, and to be able to earn her keep. If you have a few dollars (or any other currency outside sickles and knuts), would you please direct them to my PayPal account (kidslitinfo@yahoo.com)? Let's keep Michele in business and in our world.
Thursday, June 07, 2007
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Thanks for this Kelly... I have to confess the air was very nearly blue when I was given my "notice" yesterday... It's so nice to be valued somewhere, even if it's not in my work place !
(A Blog Friend Forever ? I'm blushing bright red over here !)
Oh no, that's terrible! Thanks for co-ordinating, Kelly - I'll be happy to chip in.
I'd be happy to chip in... but I'm not sure how this paypal thing works. How does one donate?
Also, just an idea, but someone might want to somehow mention this to John Green and his brother. This seems like just the sort of cause they would support in their effort to decrease "WorldSuck"!
Thanks, Lady S.
Sara: If you don't have a paypal account, go here:
https://www.paypal.com/
and it will show you how to send money. send it to: kidslitinfo@yahoo.com
If that doesn't work for you, send me an e-mail to kidslitinfo@gmail.com and we'll discuss. thanks!!
Kelly, thanks for organizing this. My donation is on its way, and I'm going to post something about it right now.
Michele, so so sorry!!
Kelly, good idea, and good work.
Kelly, this is an excellent idea. However, since we have a visitor from Oxford staying with us, he'll be taking my contribution directly back to Michele at the beginning of next week.
You people are lovely... And I'm very, very grateful. I've investigated Broadband options, and I can switch using my current phone provider - it'll cost me £25 a month - which means I'll save about £125 a quarter on my current phone bill (yes that is right !) - so I would be better off in the long term if I may the switch - it's just making the switch !
I'm so sorry to hear the news and am happy to contribute. Will do so later today. Thanks for the update.
OMGosh, I go off line for a few days and this happens...Michele has been my LOTR/BFF since I met her on ChildLit. As soon as I am back home I will be contributing.
Kelly you are FAB!
Kelly, this is very nice of you to organize!
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