I love charity endeavors. There is just something about it that gets me warm and fuzzy—to see people help their neighbors in this world, even if those neighbors may be on a wholly different continent. And over the years I’ve discovered writers and readers give a great deal to those who are less fortunate.
It makes me proud to work in such a giving industry.
Patrick Rothfuss, the author of the amazing The Name of the Wind, recently matched dollar for dollar the amount his fans gave to Heifer International. Together, Pat and his fans gave over $100,000! In 2007, author Terry Brooks auctioned off a character name to be seen in A Princess of Landover, the proceeds going to charity as well. Neil Gaiman has also done this in the past and so has many other great and giving writers.
Continuing in similar footsteps, Brandon Sanderson, author of numerous fantasy novels and the writer given the daunting task of completing Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time saga, is auctioning off two different characters to be seen in Memory of Light. Ever wanted to be immortalized in one of the bestselling fantasy series of all time? Here’s your chance!
For more information on how you can give and be a part of Wheel of Time history, click HERE! And good luck!
This is a great initiative. Can't wait until this book is released!