I'm only throwing the rock...the ripples are up to you

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Two dollars.

It's a small amount. Less than one of those overly sweet, delightful to look at and even more delightful to taste drinks from Starbucks.

Right now I'm asking for two dollars.

As a writer, I have come to learn the value of a Writer's Conference. The obvious is, they are the best place imaginable to learn the craft of writing. Where else can you find so many knowledgeable experts all in one place?

More than that, though, is the delightful fellowship of being with other writers. Writing is a solitary profession. And yes, those who do it, tend to look at the world a little bit differently from the rest of the world. So being able to sit down with other people who not only understand your compulsion to make lists all the time and have conversations with people who don't exist is priceless. Even more so, because they do those selfsame things.

Right now I know of three individuals who have dreamed of attending a certain Writer's Conference. All three of them are facing certain financial challenges that stand in the way of this dream. When I found that out, I said to myself, well that's sad. But I can't pay for three conference fees.

On the other hand, maybe I can start something.

So I'm keeping this simple. I'm asking for $2. A small donation that put together with other small donations can make a dream come true.

I'm also helping out by putting books up for sale. Whatever I make from the sale I'm putting straight into a fund to enable these three writers to get to conference.

My goal is $1845 by August 15th. Would you like to help?

You'd be amazed at what two dollars can do.


NOTE: I've been interviewed on the Steven Bonenberger show about this fund raiser. Do listen!