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Remember 2020? That awesome runoff in Georgia? Two fundraisers — Romancing the Runoff and Mystery Loves Georgia — raised money for that successful effort. They’re back, with tons of awesome stuff for book lovers, writers — of all kinds, both page and screen; and lovers of handmade jewelry, cuddly quilts, scarves, etc. From their press kit:
We are romance authors who care about the future of this country and are inspired by fellow romance author Stacey Abrams to do what we can to preserve the right to vote. Democracy only thrives when every vote can be cast and counted, and we are fighting to help dismantle the legacy of voter suppression both in Georgia and across the country. All funds raised through our project will go to Fair Fight.
And from the auction site:
About Our Auction
Romancing the Vote 2022 is an auction organized by the team behind Romancing the Runoff. We're working to raise money for Stacey Abrams' organization, Fair Fight, and to support the right of every person for safe and easy access to fair voting. In 2020, the community raised almost $500,000 for voting organizations. We can't wait to see what y'all do this time!
We'd also love to see our fellow romance author as Governor of Georgia.
Yes, the future Georgia Governor has written romance and thriller novels.
Besides awesome things like a zoom chat with the Queen of Romance, Beverly Jenkins, and book bundles from everyone from Tessa Dare to Kristen Ashley to Mike Chen (88 bundles as I write this). And not just Romance stuff, Mike Chen is Science Fiction, and there are books and bundles from all kinds of authors. For writers & creators, there are critiques, consults & mentorships from successful authors, publishers, TV & film people including awesome people like kossack (former?) Jeff Lieber. There are consults on comedy, banter, food….. There’s even (at least) 4 consults with scientists. There are cookies, cupcakes — no pie as of Feb. 9, but there’s still time for someone to donate.
If you are writing or filming anything — or need a gift for someone who is — you need to check this auction out. Romancing the Vote 2022 is going to be awesome. The auction starts on the 14th, but you can browse now — and tag things you want to keep track of. The things I want most (though they are likely to go way above what I can afford) are the Baby Yoda Reads package or the complete autographed Brothers Sinister or Spindle Cove book sets. The Political Romance book set also looks interesting.
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