If you’ve read Death al Dente, you know that folks in Jewel Bay—including my sleuth, Erin Murphy—contribute generously to fundraisers to support the many needs of the tiny, unincorporated village—from the Food Bank to the Flower Basket Fund to scholarships to Adam Zimmerman’s Wilderness Camp.

New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak is once again raising funds for juvenile diabetes research in her annual online auction, running through May 31. Erin and I are offering a basket of goodies you’d find at The Merc in Jewel Bay — if it existed off the page! — and a signed copy of Death al Dente or Crime Rib (winner’s choice).

Last year’s basket sold for $100. As of Thursday morning, with two days to go, this year’s prize is still a bargain at $60 — so dive in and contribute to a great cause, and reap the bounty! Two more days!

(Update: Link corrected now — it should go directly to my auction item. If it’s still glitchy for you, let me know in the comments.)

Do you have your bids in? No? Stop procrastinating — bidding ends May 31 at NY Times best-selling romantic suspense author Brenda Novak’s annual online auction. Writers and readers of all genres will drool over the offerings. All proceeds go to juvenile diabetes research — a cause prompted by Brenda’s own son, who has Type 1 diabetes — more than 1.6 MILLION has been raised so far! More from the auction website. 

My contribution: win one of those baskets in the window of The Merc, crammed with a signed copy of Death al Dente and Montana goodies! Cowboy Roast Coffee, huckleberry chocolates, preserves, taffy, lip balm, soap — and a custom coffee mug.

Join the fun for a great cause!

NY Times best-selling romantic suspense author Brenda Novak’s annual online auction continues with an amazing array of prizes for writers and readers. All proceeds go to juvenile diabetes research — a cause prompted by Brenda’s own son, who has Type 1 diabetes — more than 1.6 MILLION has been raised so far! More from the auction website. 

My contribution: a signed copy of Death al Dente and a basket of Montana goodies! As of May 24, bidding is already up to $75 — to my astonishment. How high can it go? Surprise me! Contribute to a great cause and get a brimming basket of prizes! (Sorry I can’t post a photo of the basket — just imagine one of those great baskets in the window of the Merc!)