Book People Save Texas

Author Monique McDonell has offered Any Way You Spin It and a $25 amazon gift card. Sometimes you must accept that love doesn’t always show up at your convenience. Minnie has made mistakes and lots of them. Fresh out of rehab and back in her home town her plan is simple; she needs to make amends to all the people she hurt, especially her children, and get her life back on track. She has no room in her life for men – it was because of men she got in this mess in the first place. The minute former athlete and current bar owner, Mitch sees Minnie he knows she’s something special. Now all he needs to do is convince her and the whole town that their being together will not undo everything she’s working so hard to achieve. With all the obstacles to her success can Mitch prove he’s not just one more thing in the way. If you like long bike rides, picnics by the lake and truffle fries then Any Way You Spin It is for you. All proceeds go to the Red Cross for Harvey relief efforts. Please s

ETA: Please leave your name and email address when you bid. Thank you!! Most of the items are up though I may post one or two more in the next 24 hours. ETA: I think a lot of people missed the auction due to the holiday weekend in the U.S. It's being extended through 11:59 P.M. CST Wed night. Nothing else changes. Tuesday I will contact bidders to let know they have won. They will have 48 hours to make a donation matching their bid to Harvey Relief fund . The donors will not mail the goods or provide the service until this email receipt has been received. After 48 hours, the second highest bidder will be notified. You may bid on an item by leaving a comment on the post. Please leave your name and email address when you bid. Please bid minimum the suggested price at the end of the post, and you may increase in $5 increments. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

Becky Monson has offered an autographed copy of 32 Going on Spinster . "This is true Chick Lit...relatable, quirky, and downright hilarious."  -Brookeblogs.com ★★★★★ "I couldn't put the book down and literally woke the hubz up in the middle of the night because I was laughing so hard at one point."  -Mama'sGot Flair ★★★★★ From Readers' Favorite Book Award winner, Becky Monson, comes a chick lit romance series that will keep you laughing. For fans of Sophie Kinsella, Helen Fielding, & Jennifer Weiner, follow the adventures of Julia Dorning as she tries to escape spinsterhood. Julia Dorning is a spinster, or at least on the road to becoming one. She has no social life, hates her career, and lives in her parent's basement with her cat, Charlie. With the arrival of Jared Moody, the new hire at work, Julia's mundane life is suddenly turned upside down. Her instant (and totally ridiculous) crush on the new guy causes Julia to finally ma

Becky Monson has offered an autographed copy of 32 Going on Spinster . "This is true Chick Lit...relatable, quirky, and downright hilarious."  -Brookeblogs.com ★★★★★ "I couldn't put the book down and literally woke the hubz up in the middle of the night because I was laughing so hard at one point."  -Mama'sGot Flair ★★★★★ From Readers' Favorite Book Award winner, Becky Monson, comes a chick lit romance series that will keep you laughing. For fans of Sophie Kinsella, Helen Fielding, & Jennifer Weiner, follow the adventures of Julia Dorning as she tries to escape spinsterhood. Julia Dorning is a spinster, or at least on the road to becoming one. She has no social life, hates her career, and lives in her parent's basement with her cat, Charlie. With the arrival of Jared Moody, the new hire at work, Julia's mundane life is suddenly turned upside down. Her instant (and totally ridiculous) crush on the new guy causes Julia to finally ma

Ashley Michel has offered cover art. This is a $150 value. I've posted a cover I love but you can find a portfolio by clicking the link above. All proceeds go to the Red Cross for Harvey relief efforts. Please start bids at $10.

  Rising Democratic star Caroline Gerard hasn’t had an easy year. After losing her husband, she is raising two small children alone while trying to navigate the tricky and sometimes shallow halls on Capitol Hill. A string of nasty speeches has her scrambling to apologize to any number of candidates, including newly elected Republican Jack McIntyre. Falling in love again is the last thing on her mind.   Jack McIntyre might have a reputation as a playboy, but he has his sights set solely on his new colleague. Can he break through Caroline’s grief and capture her heart?  Told mostly in flashback and set against a chilling fascist backdrop, Dissident is a rollercoaster ride of political intrigue, passionate contemporary romance, and undying love.  Cecilia London has promised to autograph the books!  Please start bids at $10 and remember 100% of proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross for Harvey Relief.

Harlequin author Karen Booth has offered to workshop one query. Karen will provide feedback on your query and read it again once you've made changes. Karen doesn't usually offer author services but similar services can cost anywhere between $50-200. Karen Booth is a Midwestern girl transplanted in the South, raised on 80s music, Judy Blume, and the films of John Hughes. An early preoccupation with Rock ‘n’ Roll led her to spend her twenties working her way from intern to executive in the music industry. Several of her books revolve around the world of backstage passes and band dynamics, but she doesn’t limit herself to rock star romances. She writes big city love stories, too. More than anything, she loves to write about the crazy ways in which we find the right person. When she's not creating hunky fictional men and the women who test them, she's listening to everything from Otis Redding to Duran Duran to Superchunk with my kids, honing my Southern cooking skill

Karen Booth has offered the following autographed books: 10 Day Baby Takeover Pregnant by the Billionaire The Best Man's Baby The CEO Daddy Next Door Please start bids at $10 and remember 100% of proceeds will go directly to the Red Cross for Harvey relief efforts.

NYT Bestselling author Nicole Garcia has put together a package just for us. It includes an autographed paperback of Decadent Dreams , a Decadent Dreams audio book, and an audio book of the winner's choice. That's right. You can choose an audio book. Please start bids at $10 and remember 100% of proceeds will go directly to the Red Cross for Harvey relief efforts.

Harlequin author, Karen Booth will critique the first three chapters of  your manuscript. Let her help you make those first pages shine! Karen doesn't usually offer author services, so this is a l imited time opportunity. Karen Booth is a Midwestern girl transplanted in the South, raised on 80s music, Judy Blume, and the films of John Hughes. An early preoccupation with Rock ‘n’ Roll led her to spend her twenties working her way from intern to executive in the music industry. Several of her books revolve around the world of backstage passes and band dynamics, but she doesn’t limit herself to rock star romances. She writes big city love stories, too. More than anything, she loves to write about the crazy ways in which we find the right person. When she's not creating hunky fictional men and the women who test them, she's listening to everything from Otis Redding to Duran Duran to Superchunk with my kids, honing my Southern cooking skills (I make some mean collards), o

  Melissa Baldwin has offered autographed copies of See You Soon Broadway and See You Later Broadway . Maris Forrester has a wonderful life with an amazing boyfriend and a fulfilling job. She’s happy and content . . . or so she thinks. Maris has always had huge dreams of being on Broadway. Ever since her very first performance as a child, she has envisioned herself on the stage under the shining lights. Now she has to decide whether she should to give up her wonderful life to chase those dreams. When her parents announce they are moving, she comes across a long-lost family treasure. She doesn’t realize that this treasure may hold the key to her future and to all her dreams coming true.  And if that wasn’t sign enough, a mysterious stranger throws another wrench in the mix at a dazzling rooftop party benefiting the Arts. These could be signs of things to come.  But will she remain content in her perfect world, or will she step into the unknown world she has always dreamed of?

Author Jamie Collins has offered an ebook of Blonde Up! and a matching beach bag. Beach reads with beach breeze carrying options ;) Casey Singer is a self-proclaimed brat who trusts no one. This B-list actress and model uses her body and brains to obtain superstar-status. Casey is far from an overnight success and has become skilled at covering up her hard-bought scars with make-up and stage lights in order to claim her place in the spotlight. After a walk-off stint as a TV weather girl in Kansas, Casey is struck by love when a handsome record executive with soulful eyes accidentally hits her with his car on an icy pavement. Casey literally falls for him, but in addition to having a heart-stopping smile, he appears to have a secret life that keeps him just out of reach. No matter. Casey has zero room in her life for anything as unpredictable as romance. And, as luck would have it—is now slated for the job of her dreams as the millennial chosen to co-host a new cutting-edge network

Kathryn Biel has offered autographed copies of I'm Still Here and Jump Jive and Wail . About I'm Still Here... It started out as an ordinary day for Esther Comely-Cox, if you consider simultaneously totaling your car, smashing a Ho Ho in your face and meeting a handsome doctor ordinary.  Estranged from her family over her sister's mental illness and death, Esther can't help but feel alone. And when Esther hears the voice of her twin sister who committed suicide seven years ago, she begins to question her own sanity, leading her to wonder if anything is what it seems. Searching for answers, Esther must confront her past while looking towards a new future—one in which she is finally accepted.  Through humor and heartbreak, Esther learns that blood does not mean family, that absence does not make the heart grow fonder and that silence can speak volumes. Please remember that 100% of proceeds go directly to the Red Cross for Harvey Relief efforts and start bids at $

  Rich Amooi has offered autographed copies of Bored of the Rings , and Kissing Frogs . Bored of the Rings... Two-time divorcee Abby Maxwell needs another man in her life like she needs a third butt cheek. Her eccentric, free-spirited Aunt Greta wholeheartedly disagrees and dishes out unsolicited dating advice based on her five marriages. But when a jaw-dropping gorgeous architect waltzes into town to build a resort on Abby’s favorite hiking spot, she will do anything to stop him, including befriending him. Though Abby and James are at odds property-wise, things spice up in this fast-paced romantic comedy over late night Scrabble games and hotter-than-hell Chinese food, leaving Abby to wonder if the property that really needs protecting is the one around her heart. Please remember 100% of proceeds go directly to the Red Cross for Harvey Relief efforts and please start bids at $10. 

Sessha Batto has offered an autographed copy of Shinobi and stainless steel chopsticks. The Shinobi Saga tells the story of modern day ninja Yoshi, shadow wolf of the Takahashi clan. In a nation where conformity is prized, he is an anomaly. A beautiful and deadly albino, prized for his exotic looks as much as his skills in the shinobi arts. From a young age he finds himself shackled by the bonds of duty, forced into play as a sexual bargaining chip for the welfare of his shuudan. Will love be sacrificed when duty and honor rule all? The life of a shinobi is, at its best, a selfless devotion to duty.  In modern day Japan, the ninja legends live on in a grim saga of  political maneuverings, betrayal, sexual abuse, torture  and homoeroticism. The Shinobi clans lurk in the shadows, performing services that not  even the hardened Yakuza will touch. Takahashi Yoshi fulfills his duty  with soul-stripping resolve, each assignment driving a nail into a coffin of lost faith. After

Trifecta Editing has offered a full service package that involves three professional editors. This package has a fair market value of $1875. Randi Alexander is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over 25 books. She has mentored numerous aspiring writers who have subsequently become published authors. Randi has edited dozens of fictional novels as well as non-fictional documents. She is now concentrating her days on editing and helping writers perfect their craft. Please remember 100% of proceeds go directly to the Red Cross for Harvey Relief efforts and please start bids at $50. 

Laura Chapman has offered autographed copies of the entire Queen of the League Series and The Marrying Type . First And Goal (Queen of the League Book 1)... When Harper Duquaine’s no-nonsense approach to work unintentionally ruffles the wrong feathers at her new job, she joins her co-workers’ fantasy football league to prove she can hang with the guys. Only problem: she doesn’t know a sleeper from a keeper (or any of the other lingo thrown her way).  Embroiled in a world of lineups, stats, and trades, Harper’s quest to make nice topples when her competitive streak emerges. And her promise to herself that she’ll be a strong, independent woman and leave the drama and heartache behind is seriously tested when she catches the attention of her two biggest competitors: J.J., a local celebrity determined to win a fantasy championship, and Brook, the mild-mannered coach who seems too good to be true. Both threaten her resolve to remain single… and, more importantly, her chances at winni

Carrie Butler of Forward Authority has offered $100 in graphic designs. Check out her work here . Please remember 100% of proceeds go to the Red Cross for Harvey Relief efforts and start bids at $10. 

World famous blogger and writer extraordinaire Misha Gericke  has offered to formatting for a manuscript up to 80,000 words in both paperback and ebook. This is a $105 value. Please remember 100% of proceeds go directly to the Red Cross for Harvey Relief efforts and please start bids at $10.

Laura at Trifecta Editing has offered a quick turn around proofread. This service has a value of $500.  Laura Roth loves to read, and in her 30 years working as a proofreader, has enjoyed the challenge of helping creative souls ready their words for publication by finding those last bits of grammar, punctuation, and spelling that often slip by. Many of the books Laura has edited have risen to the top of the Bestseller lists. Please remember 100% of proceeds go to the Red Cross for Harvey Relief and start bids at $10

Laura  at  Trifecta Editing  has offered a quick turn around proofread. This service has a value of $500.  Laura Roth loves to read, and in her 30 years working as a proofreader, has enjoyed the challenge of helping creative souls ready their words for publication by finding those last bits of grammar, punctuation, and spelling that often slip by. Many of the books Laura has edited have risen to the top of the Bestseller lists. Please remember 100% of proceeds go to the Red Cross for Harvey Relief and start bids at $10

Talented author and editor Nicole Zoltack has offered a proofread up to 80,000 words. This is a $240 value. Editing and Ghostwriting Services Editing is not always an easy process. Authors tend to get too close to their stories to be able to see mistakes or plot holes or other issues. It’s important to have critique partners and beta readers but sometimes, you need more. That’s where hiring an editor might be a good idea. If you’re in the market for an editor, I hope you’ll consider me. I’ve been working as a freelance editor and proofreader for various small presses for years and have worked with authors on over one hundred novels. I love editing and my favorite part is helping an author to make their story shine even more than it already does. Services: Proofreading Grammar, spelling, punctuation, typos Critique Overlook of the big picture, the plot points, the characters, inconsistency, voice, head hopping, POV slips. Does not include editing or proofreading E

Kari Holloway has offered the Laughing P series, 3 novels and 2 shorts. Behind the Lens... This year would make one hell of a scrapbook, if Lexi was into that sort of thing. She's been stalked, held hostage, tortured, had a shootout that would rival the OK Corral, and to top it off, she turned over the reins of the Laughing P. ​ Needing space, she saddles up for her annual hunting trip, but nothing seems to be going as planned. An all too familiar man with eyes the color of topaz, a smile as charming as his wit, and a body more sinful than chocolate invites himself along. ​ Trapped in the high country with a man who branded her soul before, will she take a chance on their future while knowing their past? All proceeds go to the Red Cross for Harvey Relief efforts. Start bids at $10

  River Ford has offered an autographed copy of Chocolate Kisses . Kerri Manning returns home with only one semester of college left. She's in pain and trying to figure out what to do with a diagnosis that will change her future. It's hard to dream of happiness, but the new guy in town manages to make her laugh. Can she take a chance he'll stick around? Eric Hunt is an up and coming sculptor who has grown tired of his fake friends in New York City. He finds himself in the small town of Eureka Springs looking for the passion he used to have for his art. Could Kerri be the inspiration he needs? All proceeds go to the Red Cross for Harvey relief efforts. Please start bids at $10.

Charity Bradford has offered an autographed copy of Fade Into Me. Aliens live among us. Their purpose: to protect and nurture their greatest mistake—mankind. Caeden Frey doesn’t believe humans will evolve to see the magic, much less control it. Even so, he has two months to marry a human or face the wrath of the High Council. Bitter about a responsibility he thinks prevents him marrying for love, he figures any human girl will do. He’s ready to propose when his soul mate stumbles into—and right out of—his arms. Human, Ryanne Killian might be Caedan’s one shot at happiness while still fulfilling his duty. Unfortunately, she guards a dark secret. She’s determined to push Caedan away to protect him from her past. Caedan must convince her she’s worthy of his love before a rival family puts an end to his wedding plans. If she can see her own worth, she just might save herself and his people. All proceeds will go directly to the Red Cross for Harvey Relief efforts. Please start bids at

Sloan of SloanJDesigns has offered cover art. This is my favorite Sloan cover, but she has a wide portfolio you can see at the link above. All proceeds go to the Red Cross for Harvey relief efforts. Please start bids at $10.

Kelly Hashway has offered ebooks of Lies We Tell (a suspense novel) and It Was Always You .  (romance).    Aria Carmichael and Nate Dixon have the perfect friendship—completely ignoring the fact that they’ve been in love with each other for the better part of twelve years. When a night filled with too many drinks lowers their inhibitions, they both question if they could take their relationship to a new level. But a job opportunity threatens to put more than just physical distance between them. Will their romance end before it’s even truly begun? All proceeds go to the Red Cross for Harvey Relief efforts. Please start bids at $5.

Okay, friends. We did this a few years ago to help Oklahoma after devastating tornadoes. Hopefully, we can do it again to help TX recover from the hurricane that won't quit. Right now I'm collecting autographed books and author services we can auction off. The highest bidder will email receipt of a Red Cross donation to the donor, and then the donor sends the goods. Special Thanks: M.M. Chabot  cover and graphic package valued at $125 Nicole Zoltack Proofread up to 80k ms valued at $240 Ashly Michel Cover valued at $150 Kari Holloway Laughing P Series not available otherwise. Kelly Hashway ebook Lies We Tell Kelly Hashway ebook It Was Always You If you've donated something and I haven't listed it please reply in the comments or contact me. (Since the donations are coming via messenger, fb status, email, it's possible I've missed something.) I still need donations. I think critiques/formats/trailers/autographed books would make valuable auction ite