Authors For Fireys

Led by I Am Out With Lanterns author Emily Gale, the #AuthorsForFireys Twitter auction aims to raise funds for the Country Fire Authority (CFA).

Authors are auctioning off a variety of items including signed books, illustrations, unique experiences, one-off opportunities and writers' services. For more information visit authorsforfireys.wixsite.com/website or search #AuthorsForFireys on Twitter.

Some of the Penguin Random House authors taking part in Authors For Fireys are listed below.

For #AuthorsForFireys, I'm combining with @nichmelbourne and James Hart for a MEGA-PRESENTATION! Perfect for schools, bookshops or festivals. Plus, you'll get the inside story of our top secret new AFL junior fiction series, out April!

(VIC only! Reply with bids. Ends Sat 11pm) pic.twitter.com/MZXeZbaIs6

— Adrian Beck (@AdrianBeckBooks) January 5, 2020

We are joining the #AuthorsForFireys auction to raise funds for the CFA.

For a signed hardcover edition of The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern, reply to this tweet with your bids📚

Auction ends at 11 p.m. AEST this Saturday 11 Jan! More info: https://t.co/THpz83gmzt pic.twitter.com/GaherBdG0H

— Better Read Books (@BRTDbookshop) January 7, 2020

Alright, I’ll get in on these #AuthorsForFireys shenanigans. To the highest bidder, I’ll offer an assessment of the first 5,000 words of your manuscript, and a one hour ‘Ask me anything about writing’ phonecall, and a character in the next book of my own (after Gathering Dark).

— Candice Fox (@candicefoxbooks) January 5, 2020

#AuthorsForFireys Bris8EMERGING AUTHOR PACKAGE: Signed TheFishGirl @m_riwoe TheGeographyofFriendship @SallyPiper ThePromiseSeed @MoriartyCass PLUS 60 min group Q&A with all 3 authors (in person if in Bris; otherwise Skype); 3 x signed MeetMeAtLennons @melanieannmyers @tabithabird pic.twitter.com/HhDOJOP7ks

— Cass Moriarty (@MoriartyCass) January 5, 2020

Bris6FAMILYTIES more pics of included books pic.twitter.com/4PvQi79H4A

— Cass Moriarty (@MoriartyCass) January 5, 2020

#AuthorsforFireys fundraiser! I am auctioning:
- Signed h'copy US ed. of Exchange of Heart (titled Munro vs the Coyote)
- Orig. Munro / Coyote print from awsm Vancouver artist, @RobbieVergara (frame not incl.)
Value $100. Bid by reply. $ from top bid to Country Fire Assoc in Oz. pic.twitter.com/kXPjANeSAZ

— Darren Groth (@darrengroth) January 5, 2020

Want to help the #CFA, who are fighting to save people, property and animals during this #bushfirecrisis? Search #AuthorsForFireys to bid on amazing author stuff. #ClimateChange Highest bidder on my feed wins a signed Grimsdon trilogy https://t.co/YOwTCSp5I5 #bushfiresAustralia pic.twitter.com/7d7CVYVUsJ

— Deborah Abela author (@DeborahAbela) January 5, 2020

My #AuthorsForFireys
signed copies of Lighthouse Girl, Light Horse Boy, In the Lamplight, The Shark Caller, The Dog with Seven Names and The Kid whose Mum kept Possums in her Bra. I’ll meet you for coffee and cake in Albany or Perth or post them to you. Hope someone bids 😶 pic.twitter.com/t75ao6qm3G

— dianne (@diannewolfer) January 7, 2020

#AuthorsForFireys auction, I am offering a signed copy of Stone Girl and a Q&A or consultation. Either email me ten questions or I can read 10,000 words of your manuscript then provide feedback. Auction ends 11 Jan midnight AEDT. Bids below! pic.twitter.com/52TTFMTuYt

— Eleni Hale is writing her next novel (@EleniHale) January 5, 2020

Just a minion in this impressive sea of giants but I’m offering a signed copy of @MCG58 and my new book, due for release tomorrow (eek!) to the highest bidder 😊 Anything for the firefighters...⁦@PenguinBooksAus⁩ #AustralianBushfire #AuthorsForFireys pic.twitter.com/VI66QJDicg

— Elly Robinson (@ellrobins) January 6, 2020

Ok, second offer!! Dinner in Melbs with ⁦me and ⁦@MCG58⁩ plus a signed copy of our new book (below). We’re fun, I promise! #AuthorsForFireys ⁦@PenguinBooksAus⁩ #AustralianBushfire pic.twitter.com/348Qm8OJhL

— Elly Robinson (@ellrobins) January 6, 2020

My auction. A manuscript report (kids or YA) any time in 2020. I give detailed feedback and have 22 years in the biz (editor, bookseller, agency reader, volunteer school librarian...I get around) plus 4 signed books. Please bid below. Ends Saturday 11th Jan 11pm #AuthorsForFireys pic.twitter.com/9mZVAycc3S

— Emily Gale (@EmilyGale) January 5, 2020

#AuthorsForFireys

I'm offering signed copies of my books in this image.

Plus... Pow Wow over Kung Pow!

Join me for lunch at my fave Melbourne Chinese restaurant to talk writing/publishing/Specky Magee/whatever...

If you can't make lunch, I'll still send you the books. ;) pic.twitter.com/E4HZrGj2fe

— Felice Arena (@Fleech) January 6, 2020

For #AuthorsForFireys Auction Item number 2. Going to the highest bidder a set of 4 signed museum quality art prints. Auction ends Jan 11 AEST. Please donate generously and help our country and our wonderful CFA. Bid in comments below. pic.twitter.com/Pd9mPFUGTT

— Gabrielle Wang 王兴霜 (@GabrielleWang) January 5, 2020

I'm auctioning these SIGNED books and Zen Pencils pins for #AuthorsForFireys - raising money for those fighting the bushfires. Just leave a bid here as a comment before Sat 11 Jan. I'll send the highest bidder these goodies and an original sketch too! Thanks for the support :) pic.twitter.com/8TgAccRt86

— Gavin Aung Than (@zenpencils) January 6, 2020

#AuthorsForFireys
Highest bidder in the comments gets
* signed copy of THE AUSTRALIA SURVIVAL GUIDE
* 2 pages from my handwritten notebook - includes the first very rough draft of the intro and my REALLY bad sketch to show the designer what I wanted to do with the cyclone page. pic.twitter.com/iL0GPnEffm

— George Ivanoff (@George_Ivanoff) January 7, 2020

I'm in. Bid for a signed copy of any of my books, or the full set. Happy to do both. The Longest Decade, The Australian Moment, Australia's Second Chance, Balancing Act and The Football Solution. #AuthorsForFireys https://t.co/UdI30wcz2I

— George Megalogenis (@GMegalogenis) January 6, 2020

Joining #AuthorsForFireys our amazing editors @tomlangshaw & @genevievebuzo are offering a manuscript assessment of the first 10,000 words, two pages of written feedback & a half-hour call. Bid below!

Bids close at 11pm Jan 11 2020.https://t.co/6cASV38IDn | #AuthorsForFiries ❤️ pic.twitter.com/RZkw02Te2g

— Penguin Books Aus (@PenguinBooksAus) January 9, 2020

#AuthorsForFireys Signed hardback 10 yr anniversary edition of Alice-Miranda at School (Feb release) and a one hour writing workshop with a class of students or an individual. Depending on where you live via Skype or in person. Will match donation (up to $500 to the Red Cross). pic.twitter.com/GFWFrqk8xQ

— Jacqueline Harvey (@JacquelineHarve) January 5, 2020

#AuthorsForFireys I’m offering you an illustrated cameo as an animal character in a picture book I’ve got coming out in 2021.

If you bid over $100 you can add a loved one;
over $150, add 2 ppl;
over $200, add 3 ppl etc.

More info on the auction: https://t.co/I51P79QbYE pic.twitter.com/Hspiag3WjK

— James Foley (@Jamesfoleybooks) January 5, 2020

Offer number one: A signed, first edition of #NotJustLucky @PenguinBooksAus plus dinner for you, me and a girlfriend in Sydney or Melbourne. Delicious meal and work pep talk on me. #AuthorsForFireys pic.twitter.com/xNkTU2XGyG

— Jamila Rizvi (@JamilaRizvi) January 6, 2020

Offer number two: A signed copy of #TheMotherhood plus dinner with me and some contributors I rustle up, plus you and a fellow new mum mate. Meal on me, in Sydney or Melbourne. We will laugh and cry and my stories will make you feel better about your family! #AuthorsForFireys pic.twitter.com/pjI1xAM1sn

— Jamila Rizvi (@JamilaRizvi) January 6, 2020

Offer number three: Lunch with @RosieWaterland and I, in Sydney or Melbourne for a chat about and exclusive preview of our new @PenguinBooksAus Broken Brains (still being written!) The meal is on us and so is our unqualified therapy session. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/luACGq4I3d

— Jamila Rizvi (@JamilaRizvi) January 6, 2020

#AuthorsForFireys I am offering for auction -
A signed copy of The Tales of Mr Walker
A signed poster of The Tales of Mr Walker
A character named after you in my latest series
A meet and greet coffee date in Newcastle (or Sydney by arrangement) pic.twitter.com/ny09YVqONC

— Jess (@Jessblackauthor) January 7, 2020

ITEM 1: a personalised, signed set of the Valentine series, plus both of the promotional enamel pins.

Auction ends 11pm January 11 AEST. All proceeds to the CFA. Bids in AUD below. I'll cover postage. #AuthorsForFireys pic.twitter.com/pb9VxCYsv3

— Jodi McAlister (@JodiMcA) January 5, 2020

ITEM 2: I'll provide detailed feedback on the first 5000 words of your manuscript, as well as your synopsis.

OR

For PhD students/ECRs in the arts: I'll read a draft article or book chapter and provide feedback to help you get it ready to publish. #AuthorsForFireys

— Jodi McAlister (@JodiMcA) January 5, 2020

ITEM 2: I'll provide detailed feedback on the first 5000 words of your manuscript, as well as your synopsis.

OR

For PhD students/ECRs in the arts: I'll read a draft article or book chapter and provide feedback to help you get it ready to publish. #AuthorsForFireys

— Jodi McAlister (@JodiMcA) January 5, 2020

#AuthorsForFireys #AuthorsForFiries
With the loss of so much fauna, I'm auctioning off 3x ORIGINAL brush & ink A4 illustrations of animals on white card. Unframed. Highest bid includes postage.
Will post well protected in card and plastic sleeves. pic.twitter.com/8I2QdzfjSV

— Jules Faber (@Julesthe4rd) January 7, 2020

Joining in #AuthorsForFireys our amazing Publishing Director @justinractliffe is offering a half-hour call to run through the process of being published! 📚📑

Make a bid via this tweet. Bids close at 11pm Jan 11 2020https://t.co/6cASV38IDn | #AuthorsForFiries pic.twitter.com/ICfToKaNNI

— Penguin Books Aus (@PenguinBooksAus) January 9, 2020

Folks, I’m joining the #AuthorsForFireys initiative with my 2016 biography of Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese. It’s an auction & l’ll end it at midnight AEDT on Saturday January 11. Open to book groups in Sydney, Canberra or Melbourne or regions in between. MTC https://t.co/b7XZ5NtD8b

— Karen Middleton (@KarenMMiddleton) January 5, 2020

Folks, I’m joining the #AuthorsForFireys initiative with my 2016 biography of Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese. It’s an auction & l’ll end it at midnight AEDT on Saturday January 11. Open to book groups in Sydney, Canberra or Melbourne or regions in between. MTC https://t.co/b7XZ5NtD8b

— Karen Middleton (@KarenMMiddleton) January 5, 2020

#AuthorsForFireys

To support our brave fire fighters, I’m auctioning off 6 signed copies of my new novel #TheBlueRose + an hour Skype meeting with your #bookclub + the right to name a character in my next novel. Bid in the comments - highest bid wins - ends midnight 11 Jan AEDT pic.twitter.com/bQpVr6KUWZ

— Kate Forsyth (@KateForsyth) January 6, 2020

As my small contribution to @EmilyGale's #AuthorsForFireys , I'd like to offer to read your essay/op-ed/dissertation/manuscript and provide feedback + an AMA via Skype, plus signed copies of Down Girl, and then Entitled when it comes out in September. I wish I had more to give!

— Kate Manne (@kate_manne) January 6, 2020

#authorsforfireys My sister’s home was saved by unknown firefighters. These selfless heroes should all win Australian of the Year. If you want to slip between my covers as a character in HRT – Husband Replacement Therapy, published in May, bid now. @PenguinBooksAus pic.twitter.com/O2Qbber7ou

— Kathy Lette (@KathyLette) January 10, 2020

#AuthorsForFireys Auction Item: Picture book critique & signed book. Advice on how to improve your story & make it publisher-ready. I’ll send written feedback on a manuscript of up to 1000 words. Also, a signed copy of one of my books (your choice). Bid high. It's a good cause. pic.twitter.com/KcYzDUGtg8

— KatrinaGermein (@katrinagermein) January 5, 2020

#AuthorsForFiries #AuthorsForFireys fundraiser auction: Lot 2/2 original drawings for The Terrible Underpants book, unframed A4ish size. Will post anywhere. Bid as reply to tweet. Highest by Sat 11 pm wins; will DM & dispatch on proof of that donation to https://t.co/oOTdSWZhJT pic.twitter.com/PLV0Nxq9R7

— Kaz Cooke (@reallykazcooke) January 7, 2020

First up for #AuthorsForFireys, I'm offering a signed copy of my latest book, Miracle Mutts, plus a limited edition bookmark. Will post anywhere in the world. Reply to bid. Ends 11 Jan 9pm AEST. All funds to the CFA. Proof of donation will be required. pic.twitter.com/4U1PZOb5CX

— Laura Greaves (@Laura_Greaves) January 5, 2020

The #AuthorsForFireys auction kicks off tomorrow. Thanks @EmilyGale ! I'm donating signed copies of my novels #TheWaitingRoom & #TheHollowBones Send meyour bids on Monday & help support our wonderful rural firefighters. Overseas bidders welcome! @PenguinBooksAus #AustraliaBurns https://t.co/LxtjwXurCu

— Leah Kaminsky (@leahkam) January 5, 2020

My #AuthorsForFireys offer:

- A signed copy of 'How to Save the Whole Stinkin' Planet' for you
- A signed copy of 'How to Save the Whole Stinkin' Planet' for the public primary school of your choice

All $ goes to the CFA!

Bids start below!

More info: https://t.co/ohkdpeiRdp https://t.co/QuT3BMqcBB

— Lee Constable 🔥 (@Constababble) January 6, 2020

Okay generous people: as part of #AuthorsForFireys - @annabelcrabb and I will give:
- a signed copy of Any Ordinary Day and The Wife Drought;
- 4 tickets to a @Chat10Looks3 show
- drinks with us backstage before the show.

Bid before 11pm Jan 11 via twitter@mrbenjaminlaw

— Leigh Sales (@leighsales) January 6, 2020

OKAY! This final item is a joint #AuthorsForFireys offering from @LynetteNoni and me, and we are EXCITED about it.

We will treat the winning bidder and five friends to afternoon tea! See images for full details.

(NOTE: You need to be on, or able to get to, the Sunshine Coast.) pic.twitter.com/9M4RUedkZG

— Jessica Townsend (@digressica) January 6, 2020

Another fab #authorsforfiries offer. #MarkHaddon is offering a signed copy of #ThePorpoise (with this sketch of a porpoise inside, drawn by him) which he will send to you anywhere in the world. Bids below. pic.twitter.com/8IvaTRz1en

— Kathryn Heyman (@KathrynHeyman) January 8, 2020

Making use of my creative writing PhD and teaching experience to offer a YA manuscript assessment and a signed copy of NEVERLAND for the #AuthorsForFireys auction. Bid on each item separately by replying below. Auction ends Sat., 11pm AEST. All proceeds to the CFA. #LoveOzYA pic.twitter.com/IAtjo207DG

— Margot McGovern (@project_lectito) January 5, 2020

I am auctioning a character name in my next novel, a crime thriller, to raise money for our firefighters! So if you want a character named after you & an inscribed copy sent to you, bid below! Closes 11pm AEST Sat 11th Jan. Pls share!https://t.co/ifofWcBZLC#AuthorsForFireys

— Margaret Morgan ✒📚 🎬 (@Monocotyledon) January 6, 2020

#AuthorsForFireys
Place your bid for a signed and dedicated copy of #HeartoftheGrassTree (set on beautiful #KangarooIsland devastated by fire at the weekend) & a visit by me to your book club (SA) on this thread. Bids end Sat 11th@PenguinBooksAus pic.twitter.com/7oTLxmQYqR

— Molly Murn (@MollyMurn) January 6, 2020

Also on offer, a little #SecretsOfASchoolyardMillionaire pack including personalised signed book and a money canon (fake money included 😝) for all your Millionaire needs. 💰💵🤑 #AuthorsForFireys pic.twitter.com/x2ddFjN2fh

— Nat Amoore 🤪🤑 (@nat_amoore) January 5, 2020

Coming in late from the drought ridden northwest of NSW. #authorsforfiries Offering 1 hr Skype/ph session for you/book club & signed copy of Stone Country. Happy to talk books, writing, research, rural Australia, drought! Or anything else you can think of. I will match donation. pic.twitter.com/3hJYxNlFrs

— Nicole Alexander (@AuthorNicole) January 7, 2020

Hey cHEwY gum gums, for #AuthorsForFireys I'm offering a signed collection of all my books, as well as a chance to be a character in my upcoming book, Brain Freeze (which you'll get a copy of as well).
Bidding via reply or DMing is okay too.
Please help spread the word! pic.twitter.com/uJRNCSheaO

— Oliver Phommavanh (@oliverwinfree) January 6, 2020

I am auctioning a character name in my next novel, a crime thriller, to raise money for our firefighters! So if you want a character named after you & an inscribed copy sent to you, bid below! Closes 11pm AEST Sat 11th Jan. Pls share!https://t.co/ifofWcBZLC#AuthorsForFireys

— Margaret Morgan ✒📚 🎬 (@Monocotyledon) January 6, 2020

I’m donating five signed with personalised messages (by myself and Georgie Stone) copies of About A Girl to the five highest bidders #AUTHORSFORFIREYS Will post anywhere including overseas @PenguinBooksAus @georgiestone16 @transcend2012 pic.twitter.com/AkU0Rj9Sue

— Rebekah Robertson 💗⚪️💙🌈 (@RebeRobbo) January 6, 2020

On behalf of Richard Flanagan, he is in for #AuthorsForFireys and will auction a signed, commemorative hardback edition of THE NARROW ROAD TO THE DEEP NORTH to the highest bidder.
To bid, reply below. Auction ends on Sat 11 Jan @ 11pm AEDT pic.twitter.com/52FauX3u8x

— Penguin Books Aus (@PenguinBooksAus) January 6, 2020

My #AuthorsForFireys auction item is all 3 copies of the Lintang series AND the US hardcover of LINTANG AND THE PIRATE QUEEN (signed)
OR
Some writing help - whether it be a Skype call/synopsis edit/first three chapters review etc
Bid in comments. More info https://t.co/sjg0PUFnB5

— Tamara Moss (@writermoss) January 5, 2020

#AuthorsForFireys is a Twitter auction set up by @EmilyGale. Authors offer items for auction in exchange for donations to the CFA. If it's of interest, I'm offering the four Monsarrat Series books, signed by @ThomasKeneally and me. https://t.co/g5i89W9srU https://t.co/WPvM2PVHlS pic.twitter.com/fECKkKfl0F

— Meg Keneally (@KeneallyMeg) January 5, 2020