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This is the last blog before I leave for my 3 weeks of travel covering Comic Con in San Diego, RWA (Romance Writers of America) in San Francisco and the much anticipated book launch of Sherrilyn Kenyon’s (see the commercial for the book here) Acheron in Nashville. Just wait until you see who I have lined up for Drive By Videos at these conventions. Even I can’t believe it.
Tuesday is my travel day, so I’m turning over the reins to author Angie Fox who had the winning bid at Brenda Novak’s Charity Auction for Diabetes. She wrote an awesome blog, so stop by and leave Angie comments to show her the love we’re famous for here. And wait until you see her pictures. They’ll have you smiling all day long.
Other news I received this week:
From Author Judith Rochelle/ Desiree Holt: To celebrate its second anniversary The Wild Rose Press and Editor-in-chief Rhonda Penders wanted a project that would give something back to the community. What could be better for a publisher than a book that would raise funds for a worthy cause, and I was honored to be asked to write it. The result is On The Run, a romantic suspense that focuses on domestic violence.
All funds raised from sales of this book - from the publisher, author's royalties and cover artist fee - will go to the Victim's Advocacy Office of the San Antonio Police Department, chosen because most of the story takes place in San Antonio. Everyone who buys this book will be contributing to this fund. The book is available through The Wild Rose Press, Amazon, Barnes& Noble, All romance Ebooks, Fictionwise and Alibris. (What a fun way to help a very serious cause)

From Author Deborah LeBlanc: Literacy Incorporated is a non-profit organization on a mission to fight illiteracy across America by reaching out to high school students in all corners of the continental United States.
To help battle these problems, Deborah LeBlanc, the founder of Literacy Inc., decided in 3005 to create an incentive based program that would encourage America's students to read--the LeBlanc Literacy Challenge. To participate in this annual Challenge, students must read two books, take an on-line quiz and submit a short essay.
The participant with the highest score wins a grand prize of $5000 in cash, plus an additional $1000 that is given to the school or library of the winner’s choice. As an added incentive to further education, if the winner chooses to put the $5000 in a college fund, Deborah will personally set up a matching funds program at the college of the student’s choice. In addition, once the student is enrolled in the university, his or her dedication to education, as made evident through grades and attendance, will be rewarded with additional funds to cover subsequent semesters, all the way through a four-year bachelor’s degree program. Other prizes include a desktop computer as well as gift certificates to bookstores with values up to $275. You can read more about this program here. (This is a wonderful way to encourage our youth to read. There can never be too many literacy programs)
I'm always looking for news for the Monday blog that includes milestones, kudos, special events and even important doings in your life (weddings, babies). You can email me here with your news and while I can't get it all in, I'll try my best.
Posted by Barbara Vey on July 21, 2008 | Comments (40)
Kudos to Judith Rochelle and Deborah LeBlanc! Both are great causes.
Judith, What a wonderful thing you and The Wild Rose Press have done. Hope you sell many books!
Congratulations to Judith and The Wild Rose Press for taking up this most worthy cause. I hope ON THE RUN breaks all sales records.
My mother absolutely loved ON THE RUN, and is Judith Rochelle's newest, biggest fan! I'm so proud of Judith and The Wild Rose Press for their time and generosity! Everyone should pick up this book. My mom is STILL raving about it! LOL
Judith Rochelle's On The Run is a great, edge of your seat love story. Kudos to Judith and The Wild Rose Press for taking the time and effort to give something back to the community.
Judith Rochelle's On The Run is a great, edge of your seat love story. Kudos to Judith and The Wild Rose Press for taking the time and effort to give something back to the community.
More kudos to Judith and Rochelle! May your efforts receive the support they deserve. Three weeks, one suitcase? You're a braver woman than I, Barbara! I'm assuming you're also taking quarters for the hotel laundromats! LOL!
Applause for Wild Rose Press & Judith Rochelle's generosity and taking the initiative to give back and help others! It's nice to see such positive efforts spotlighted!
Judith, On the Run is on my TBR list. I heard so many good things about this book. I love your writing style and I know I will enjoy reading On the Run.
Mega congrats to Judith and the Wild Rose! What a novel and exciting undertaking. Sell, sell, sell this great book!
Wow! Inspiring me to go do some good deeds. And have fun Barbara see ya in Nashville!
A wonderful way of raising funds for a great cause, Judith. Well done. And another wonderful and worthy cause by Deborah. You ladies are amazing.
Have a blast at RWA Barbara! Congrats on the release Judith!
What great projects! I especially applaud Judith Rochelle and The Wild Rose Press for their commitment to such a great cause.
Congrats on the release and what a good thing to do!
On the Run is a fantastic story! Thanks Judith and TWRP for giving back! And kudos to Deborah LeBlanc! You're both amazing women :)
TRWP and Judith rock! This is a work of love and incredibly generosity.
Huge congratulations to Judith and The Wild Rose Press! What a wonderful way to contribute to such a worthy cause.
I've read On the Run and it's a great book. What can be better than enjoying a great read PLUS helping women in need? Kudos to Judith Rochelle (a terrific author) and The Wild Rose Press (an equally terrific publisher).
Congratulations to TWRP and Judith Rochelle on giving back to the community. On the Run is a fabulous book. And congratulations to Deborah LeBlanc and, Literacy Inc for a terrific way to help students reach educational goals.
Thanks so much Judith for writing this book for such a great cause. I knew you were the right author for the job and I couldn't be more pleased. For anyone who hasn't read On the Run, do yourself a favor and pick up a copy, you and the victims of domestic violence will be glad you did. Rhonda Penders - The Wild Rose Press
A wonderful, creative idea by Wild Rose Press and Judith Rochelle! Books do so much good for people. This takes it up another notch!
A wonderful, creative idea by Wild Rose Press and Judith Rochelle! Books do so much good for people. This takes it up another notch!
Judith is a doll and I know how hard she worked to get her book ON THE RUN on the shelves! What a wonderful way to give back - you rock Judith! Great book - Great cause! DeNita AuthorIsland.com Check out our Kindle giveaway!
Thanks for featuring these very talented authors. I've read Judith's book and it is a keeper.
Hey, this is a fabulous project. Nice to see funds going for a very worthy cause. Good on everybody. TJ
Hi Judith, As a fellow The wild Rose press author, I think what you, Rhonda and The Wild Rose Press are doing is a wonderful thing. You are a fabulous writer, so anyone who buys the book will be in for an amazing read, and also hve the added bnus of elping a good cause. Kind regards Margaret Tanner
What a wonderful thing Judith and The Wild Rose Press are doing. It speaks to the heart of so many! What a worthy cause and a great story!
Congratulations to Judith Rochelle, Desiree Holt and The Wild Rose Press. Authors and publishers can make a difference, as On The Run proves.
Judith, What a wonderful thing you and the Wild Rose Press have done. I can't wait to read the book. I'm proud to be associated with The Wild Rose Press.
Wonderful causes!
Wow, Judith. What a wonderful thing for you to do. Great idea. The Wild Rose Press rocks.
Judith, you and Wild Rose Press are doing wonderful work by shining light on this problem. You are helping them on their journey to self-empowerment... Thanks!
Good Job!!!!
Good luck Barbara on those 3 conventions & have a great trip! Looking forward to your blogs & videos!
Congratulations for "On The Run" and to Wild Rose Press for stepping up! Best wishes to all, ~Tanya Hanson www.tanyahanson.com
This is a fantastic opportunity to do what you love and something wonderful, too. Kudos to you, Judith, and Wild Rose Press.
Well done Judith and The Wild Rose Press. A great cause to support. I hope it does really well. Anne Whitfield
What a wonderful cause for you and Wild Rose Press to support. I hope the sales go gangbusters.
A very important issue amongst immigrant communities of all colors. Thank you for supporting abused women.