The fabulous Keris Stainton (author of the wonderful Della Says OMG) has organised this terrific initiative to raise funds to help Japan.
Up for auction are a huge range of signed books, chapter critiques, dedications, characters to be named after you, bespoke pieces of artwork, as well as meetings - and cake! - with authors and agents. These are things that money can't (usually!) buy - but now for a short while you can! And your money will go to a very worthy cause.
The auction is here and last bids are at 10pm Friday. All proceeds go to the Red Cross appeal for Japan.
My own contribution is here - A SIGNED FIRST-EDITION COPY OF SOMEONE ELSE'S LIFE.
Yes, you heard it here first - the official new title of my debut novel is SOMEONE ELSE'S LIFE.
Now I know what you're thinking - it's not out yet. True. It's not due to be published till February 2012. But as soon as I receive the VERY FIRST copy I will sign it with a message to whoever you choose, and send it to the winning bidder.
You'll get it before I do. I can't do more than that :)
(just don't tell my Mum...)