Results of GPS Contributions to Brenda Novak Auction for Diabetes Research

Pamela Goodfellow PhD won the 1999-2000 Education Award for Teaching Excellence in Arts, Writing and Humanities at the University of Washington. In Arizona she has a production and consulting business for authors, and privately teaches her celebrated Crafting the Character Based Novel classes. Dr. Goodfellow is a Book Producer, Consultant, Developmental Editor, Publisher, Mentor, Coach, Design and Layout Consultant, Content and Development Evaluator, and Publicity and Promotion Expert, as well as an author of twelve books with over twenty years experience in the publishing industry. Pamela donated: Critique up to 3000 words with an hour consultation to the Brenda Novak on-line auction for Diabetes Research. The winning bid for her services was $150.00

Carol McGinnis donated three autographed copies of her book: “A Girl from Boston.” Strongly oriented in family values, Carol opted for the role of homemaker to see their three daughters through high school, then re-entered the business world to see those daughters graduate college. The Girl From Boston is her first book, yet it is a powerful read. This heartwarming tale is flecked with laughter, tears, and trials that test endurance and faith. “A Girl from Boston” sold for seven dollars each.

Nancy Burns donated five autographed copies of her book: “Retirement: Sacred or Scared.” Nancy is a self-described adventurer who recently retired from the field of social services. Her joys are writing, hiking, meditating, and painting icons. Her family and friends include numerous pets who reportedly call her “Auntie Nancy.” For those contemplating retirement or who are disappointed in retirement, “Retirement Sacred or Scared” offers food for deep thought. Anyone who likes senior adventures, or who is frightened of what retirement will mean, will enjoy this book.

“Black Sand” is set in an imaginary land of tropical islands. Lisa’s alluring descriptions draw the reader into the lyrical fantasy island and the emotional pulse of the lives of Icess and the two men she must choose between. One copy sold in a one-day auction. Four copies attracted seven dollar bids each. Lisa Finder is the busy mother of four children. She and her husband live in Arizona where she is the founder of the White Lions Foundation, providing natural supplements to cancer patients.

Cindy R. Williams donated five autographed copies of her book: “Chase McKay Didn’t Get up Today.” Cindy is a mother, wife, writer, harpist, and dreamer. Cindy lives in magical worlds and visits this world now and again. “Chase McKay Didn’t Get Up Today” was a finalist for the glyph awards in Arizona and is a finalist in the Southwest Book Design & Production Award competition (winners will be announced in June). It is a snuggly book to read with your child enfolded in your arms. It was Illustrated by the very talented Donald Jenny. Two books sold for twenty two dollars, and three for seventeen.

Louise Laughlin donated five autographed copies of her book: “I Must Be Dreaming.” Louise grew up in the fifties and the other side of the sixties, far away from Woodstock and the flower children in San Francisco. She fell in love, married her soul mate, Larry and they had two children. The partnership in their forty-one years of marriage and still counting has had been challenged; especially by her husband’s trials and illnesses, but her positive outlook on life and faith in God has brought courage to its success. The memoir “I Must Be Dreaming” is about her husband Larry. The journey takes you from Viet Nam through his battle with esophageal cancer and their world travels.

Five autographed copies of “Save the Child” were donated by Margaret L. Turley RN who recently retired from her career as a nurse after 34 years. Now she devotes her time to writing. She is the mother of two has three lovely granddaughters. “Save the Child” is the story of the Johnson family as they struggle to win the battle against cancer that attacked their daughter Sharon. This medical-legal drama strikes the cords of every reader’s heart.

Goodfellow Blog and GPS author blogs and social networks supported the Brenda Novak On-line Auction for Diabetes Research by installing buttons, posting several articles, and networking using seeded buzz, facebook and twitter. Our efforts resulted in approximately 1% of the net gain for Diabetes Research. We learned a lot from this experience and hope that the small amount we were able to help will make a difference in the lives of some special children in the future.

Brenda Novak’s Response: “I’m thrilled to announce that we hit the ONE MILLION DOLLAR milestone tonight. (5/30/2010) I remember when I used to dream of raising that much money for diabetes research and hadn’t yet thought of this auction. It’s hard to believe my dream has become a reality–and it’s largely thanks to all of you.”