70 early release final versions of this book that's to be published in Feb 2013
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Writing Gift Basket From the Kissimmee Writers Group
B&N Gift Card, Writing Gear, Bottle of Wine, & Lottery Tickets
Donated by the Kissimmee Writers Group
Monday, October 15, 2012
Kennedy Space Center Tickets
4 admission tickets to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and exhibits
Donated by Kennedy Space Center
Fondue and Movie Treat in Viera
2 Tickets to the Rave Theater in Viera & Melting Pot Cheese and Chocolate Fondue for 2
Chocolate Basket from Oxford Writers and Lady Lake Writers Groups
Donated by the Oxford Writers and Lady Lake Writers Groups
Puzzle, Album, Pen & Paper from Hallmark
1500-piece puzzle, photo album, pretty pen & paper
Value $48
Donated by Johnson’s Hallmark
Donated by Johnson’s Hallmark
See Drumline Performed at Melbourne's King Center
2 tickets to Drumline Live on Thurs., Nov 15th @ 8 pm
Donated by the King Center
Donated by the King Center
A Night Out at The Oaks in Melbourne
4
Premiere Theatre Tickets
and 2 scoops of ice cream at Ben & Jerry's
Total value $50.00.
Donated by Premiere Theaters at The Oaks and Ben & Jerrys.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Interview a 2012 CNN Hero
2012 CNN Hero
From children to adults, we all love our heros! This
year’s Silent Auction gives you the unique opportunity to bid on an interview
with a real-life hero.
Lake Mary Police Officer Zachiary Hudson was chosen
as a 2012 CNN Hero for his outstanding contributions to Florida senior citizens.
He was also honored with the 2010 Police Service Award at the International
Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) convention, and featured in a
Parade magazine article.
Appalled by the living conditions of senior citizens
he encountered, Officer Hudson took action. In 2009, he founded the Seniors
Intervention Group (SIG), a non-profit organization dedicated to sustaining and
improving the quality of life for our elderly citizens. Since its inception,
SIG has assisted almost 1,000 seniors.
Officer Hudson has donated two hours of his valuable
time to be interviewed by a high bidder at the Silent Auction. With his
extensive background in law enforcement, as well as his accomplishments in
community service, Zach Hudson is a plethora of information for writers. You
could use him as a resource for your own novel. Or perhaps your interview will
result in writing an article about Officer Hudson for a magazine. You and Zach
will determine your best avenue for capitalizing on this opportunity.
So, be sure to visit the Silent Auction Room at this
year’s FWA Convention to bid on the interview with Officer Hudson, as well as
the myriad of other donations.
Monday, September 10, 2012
A Beary Nice Bag of Fun
Gift bag stuffed with children’s books, a home-made bear, and Snorta (children’s game)
-- donated by Mark Newhouse
Books from Fireside Publications
Collection of 7 Books From Fireside Publications
--donated by Joan West
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Basket of Writers' Goodies from FWA Melbourne Writers Group
Gift Basket of Writers' Goodies
Books by Authors in FWA Melbourne Writers Group:
Karlene Conroy & Mia Crews –
The Don Quixote Girls (paperback also at Amazon.com
and B&N.com)
Karla Darcy – The Five Kisses and The Masked Heart, 2 eBooks from her ‘Sweet Deception
Regency’ line (
William C. Walker – The French Teacher and Errand of Mercy (paperbacks) (
L. H. Davis – The Emporium – an eBook novella (Amazon.com and B&N.com)
Other Resources and Fun Items:
$35 Barnes & Noble gift
card from John J. White
Office/Stationery
supplies
Friday, September 7, 2012
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Mansbridge Editing--2 Hours of Professional Copyediting Services
Two hours of professional copyediting services (digital or hard copy) of a book manuscript or short story. ~ Certificate Value $70.00 ~
Certificate is transferable – A great gift for the writer in your life!
Mansbridge Editing & Transcription offers a gift certificate for two hours of copyediting your book or short story. Beth Mansbridge, a member of FWA's Ancient City Chapter, edits and formats books of various genres for traditional publishing and self-publishing. She has edited countless books (too busy to count them), many of which have won awards and prizes.
Certificate expires April 30, 2013
--donated by Beth Mansbridge
Monday, September 3, 2012
1-on-1 Meeting with Publisher Ben LeRoy
1-on-1 Meeting with Publisher Ben LeRoy (Adventure 'til Death)
Have Breakfast with Publisher Ben LeRoy
I’m the Publisher of Tyrus Books, a division of F+W Media. Before that, I founded Bleak House Books.
Before settling into a career in publishing, I delivered things, worked in warehouses, and installed carpet.
I listen to a lot of music from anywhere and everywhere I can get it. Punk. Hip-hop. Metal. Gospel. Country. Indie. Jazz. Post Rock.
Not including the things I’ve published, here are some of the books I’ve revisited a bunch:Deer Hunting with Jesus by Joe Bageant, a book I would make mandatory reading for the entire United States if I was in charge; Franny & Zooey by J.D. Salinger, the most beautiful uses of language and my introduction to understanding the universe; To Kill a Mockingbirdby Harper Lee, a fictional account of the power of crime on the bystanders; and Shot in the Heart by Mikal Gilmore, the most powerful book I know about the effects and complications of crime in a tragic family history. My favorite section of The New Testament is The Book of James. I believe wholeheartedly that words without deeds are meaningless. And that’s why I try to get everywhere, see everyone, and do everything.
The history of baseball fascinates me, especially what it meant to the fabric of this country in the early 20th century. I’ve thrown my allegiance to the most doomed sports franchise in the world, the Chicago Cubs and Tyrus Books was named after my favorite baseball player of all time – Ty Cobb.
I believe in traveling to every corner of the world to get stories from locals. Some of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned were in places like the swamps of northern Florida or the coal country of West Virginia.
I sat on stage with the President. A year later I was in a bar with Mamie and Jesco White. I believe I am the only member of this fraternity.
-- donated by Ben LeRoy
Lady's and Men's Golf Baskets
Lady's and Men's Golf Baskets
Filled with Goodies!
-- donated by Susan Boyd
Janice Decker Consultation/MS Review + Book
Janice Decker Consultation/MS Review + Book
1 hour consultation/MS review + signed “Take the War”
-- donated by Janice Decker
Sea World/Aquatica Tickets
4 Sea World/Aquatica Tickets
As the world’s most
popular marine life adventure park, we take great pride in our role as a
corporate leader by supporting numerous community efforts such as yours. Your
request has been reviewed and we are pleased to donate:
Four SeaWorld and
Aquatica combo tickets
Current value of
tickets is $468.40
Admission for 14
consecutive days to SeaWorld and Aquatica in Orlando!
SeaWorld Orlando
takes families below the surface, above the waves and beyond their expectations.
More than 200 acres of up-close animal encounters, thrilling attractions and
lavish performances immerse guests in the mysteries of the sea. Whether coming
face-to-face with Shamu, petting dolphins, counting the teeth on a shark or
feeding seals and sea lions, vacation adventures become lifelong memories at
SeaWorld Orlando.
SeaWorld Orlando’s
amazing new attraction, TurtleTrek, blends up-close animal encounters with the
world’s first 3D 360-degree dome theater experience. Get a turtle’s eye view of
the ocean. Race to the beach in a motion-controlled video game. Plus, meet
animals SeaWorld has rescued and be inspired by their stories.
AND…
From high-speed
water slides and exhilarating wave pools, to tranquil beaches and the remarkable
animal habitats that are the hallmark of SeaWorld, Aquatica delights all ages
and interests. This one-of-a-kind water park is home to some of the world’s most
thrilling water rides, featuring 36 slides, six rivers and lagoons and more than
80,000 square feet of sparkling white, sandy beaches. Aquatica’s exclusive
attractions promise unlimited fun, sending guests on amazing undersea adventures
and through breathtaking animal exhibits.
-- donated by SeaWorld Orlando
WonderWorks Tickets
WonderWorks Tickets
2 general admission tickets to WonderWorks
WonderWorks Orlando began as a Top Secret research laboratory on a remote island in the Bermuda Triangle. As legend has it, the world’s greatest scientists – led by Professor Wonder – were given the task of creating a man-made tornado and harnessing the POWER of it. During this experiment, something went awry and the power of the tornado was unleashed throughout the laboratory. This created a swirling vortex that was strong enough to rip the laboratory from its foundation. It was carried thousands of miles away and landed upside-down on the top of a brick warehouse in Orlando, Florida. Remarkably, all of the experiments remained intact and functional.
When you enter the building, everything will be upside-down, so in order to participate in the fun, you must be inverted. Step inside the inversion tunnel and be turned right side up to begin your journey. Once you are properly aligned for your adventure, family fun awaits with more than 100 hands on exhibits. Make WonderWorks a stop on your Things to Do list when visiting Orlando.
-- donated by WonderWorks
Disney Tickets
Disney Tickets
Let the Memories Begin!
2 One-Day Hopper passes
valued
at $124 per pass
Valid
during normal operating hours and provide admission to a magical experience
experience at each of our unique theme parks: the Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot,
Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom for one day.
Please
note that these tickets expire within 2 years
complimentary
tickets cannot be upgraded nor can they be applied towards a package to meet
eligibility requirements.
-- donated by Disney World
Dianne Ochiltree Book & Critique Services
Dianne Ochiltree Book & Critique Services
Professional critique services & book
-- donated by Dianne Ochiltree
Darrell House Children's Books
Darrell House Children's Books
Signed books: “The King of Fish” & “Miller the Green Caterpillar”
-- donated by Darrell House
Tea forte Tea Steeping System
Tea forte Tea Steeping System
Box with 5 tea blends, infuser & ceramic tumbler
-- donated by Susan Boyd
Basket of Children’s Books
Basket of Children’s Books
A Variety of Books by Dr. If (Gordon Ralph) & Dianne Ochiltree
-- donated by Gordon Ralph & Dianne Ochiltree
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