Brenda Novak's Online Auction Blog

5/30/12 - Auction Update

Wed, 30 May 2012 09:01:26 -0400

We are down to the final 2 days of the auction (1 day in some cases). We are currently at $218K. Let’s make it a record setting day and reach $250K. Don’t forget to by your Opportunity Drawing Raffle Tickets currently $50 for 1 ticket to each drawing a savings of $30. ~Danita

Free Copy Of Brenda's New Book Read On...

Wed, 30 May 2012 08:59:04 -0400

Brenda has decided to put some of the money she normally dedicates to promoting a new book toward her Annual Online Auction for Diabetes Research, so this means great things for those of us who chomp at the bit for her next new book …

If you’d like a FREE copy of the first book in Brenda’s new series (small town contemporary romance), you must act now. Pre-order WHEN LIGHTNING STRIKES at amazon.com or Barnes & Noble and email Anna the receipt before 6:00 p.m. PST on May 31st in order to receive a $10 gift certificate good toward anything in the auction. This is Brenda’s way of thanking you for your participation, building our numbers by infusing Brenda’s promotion dollars into the auction instead of spending them elsewhere and introducing you to the new series

Anyone who pre-orders WHEN LIGHTNING STRIKES at Amazon or Barnes and Noble BEFORE the end of this month will also be entered into Brenda’s Fan Club, which gives you access to the password-protected part of her website and the contests and goodies she makes available there.

5/29/12 - Update

Tue, 29 May 2012 13:24:32 -0400

We are down to the final days of the auction. We are very close to $211,000. Let’s see if we can reach $220,000 today that’s just $9,000 more. There are still items that have gone undiscovered. ~ Danita

5/28/12 - One Day Auction

Mon, 28 May 2012 12:14:30 -0400

Set of 4 Autographed Books by Rebecca York (Misc Genres)—Current Bid: $20.00—End Time: 8:42:00 PM PST (5/28/12)

http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2532387

COLOR BLOCK of A Child’s Artwork (Perfect Christmas Gift Idea for Grandparents) from Laura Troutman—-Current Bid: $12.00—End Time: 8:53:00 PM PST (5/28/12)

http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2479478

Eval of Partial — w/1 MONTH TURNAROUND—by Burroughs Publishing Group Editors—Current Bid: $105.00—End Time: 8:55:00 PM PST (5/28/12)

http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2508807

5/28/12 - Steal Of The Day

Mon, 28 May 2012 12:06:13 -0400

STEAL OF THE DAY: Tickets To See Medium Concetta Bertoldi in New Jersey http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2564893 ~ Danita

Earn $10 Gift Certificate Towards Auction Bill

Mon, 28 May 2012 12:00:49 -0400

Anyone who pre-orders WHEN LIGHTNING STRIKES, the first book in my brand new series for MIRA Books (small town contemporary romance) at Amazon or Barnes & Noble BEFORE June 1st, will receive a $10 GIFT CERTIFICATE they can use against their auction bill! To learn more about the book and read a sample, visit this page on my website. Please note that this transaction will be handled via email because of the tight time constraints. You order the book, email Anna the receipt, and she will email you a coupon for $10 toward raffle tickets or anything else in the auction. Maybe the addition of my promo money will help us set a new record! A free book is also my way of thanking you for participating!

5/28/12 - Auction Update

Mon, 28 May 2012 11:57:15 -0400

Good Morning Everyone~ We are very close to $199,000. Let’s make it a record breaking day today. ~ Danita

5/27/12 - It's Here Our Final Twitter Party!!!

Sun, 27 May 2012 12:06:01 -0400

Remember to join us 1:00 PM PST for our final twitter party hosted by Julie Rowe from Carina Press and will last until 2:00 PM PST. Be sure to follow @bnovakauction. Use the hashtag #bnda and one lucky tweeter will win a $50 Amazon Gift Card. ~ Danita

5/27/12 - Today's One Day Auction

Sun, 27 May 2012 12:00:51 -0400

For Today Only: AUTOGRAPHED: The True Love Quilting Club by Lori Wilde—-Current Bid: $27.00—End Time: 8:27:00 PM PST (5/27/12) http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2421768 ~ Danita

5/27/12 - Auction Update

Sun, 27 May 2012 11:59:01 -0400

Good Morning~

We are currently at just a little over $189,000. That $200,000 mark is so close. I know we can reach it before the end of the weekend. There have been some fantastic new items donated to the auction so why not take a look http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Home.taf. ~ Danita

5/26/12 - One Day Auction Items

Sat, 26 May 2012 13:17:57 -0400

DVD: MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING—-CURRENT BID: $7.00—-END TIME: 7:57:00 PM PST (5/26/12) http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2532389

ONE-OF-A-KIND CUSTOM FUSED GLASS PENDANT & ARC OF THE CURSE FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR DIANNA LOVE——CURRENT BID: $80.00—END TIME: 8:55:00 PM PST (5/26/12) http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2543984

5/26/12 - Auction Update

Sat, 26 May 2012 13:13:40 -0400

We are close to $186,000. This is the last weekend before the auction closes. We are $14,000 shy of hitting $200,000. Plenty of items to bid on there are new items added from time to time. Let’s all rally together and surpass the $200,000 mark by the end of the day today. Let’s take that giant step to finding a CURE and make our mark towards making a difference. ~ Danita

5/27/12 - It's A Twitter Party

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:22:15 -0400

It’s A Twitter Party!!!! Brenda Novak’s Online Auction For Diabetes Research will be having a final Twitter Party on May 27, 2012 at 1:00 PM PST hosted by Julie Rowe from Carina Press and will last until 2:00 PM PST. One lucky tweeter who uses the hashtag #bnda during the hour will receive a $50 Amazon Gift Card. Be sure to follow @bnovakauction to be part of the Twitter Party. More details to follow.

Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 27^th, and set your clocks for 1:00 PDT. Brenda Novak’s Online Auction for Diabetes Research is planning a final Twitter Party for one hour. Carina Press author Julie Rowe will host the festivities using the hashtag #bnda (brenda novak diabetes auction). One lucky tweep using the hashtag during that hour will receive a $50 Amazon Gift Card.

You can also follow on Twitter using the @bnovakauction account. Check it today and tomorrow for more details leading up to Sunday’s event. Even if you’re not planning to bid, this is a perfect time to watch a big Twitter Party in action.

5/25/12 - Auction Update

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:17:25 -0400

Good Morning Everyone~

Coming down to the wire. Six days until the end of the auction. Currently we are a very close to $182,000. New items have been added come take a look and I know you will find that unique gift you are looking for to give to that hard to buy for person in your life.

Today’s STEAL OF THE DAY: Art Lovers do we have a steal for you. A beautiful photograph “AFTERNOON LIGHT” taken by Sacramento Award Winning Photographer Bob Ashley. Current Bid: $22.00 http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2515155

TODAY’S ONE DAY AUCTION ITEMS

Kid Hip Personalized Children’s Music DVD—-Current Bid: $12.00—-End Time: 8:00:00 PM PST (5/25/12) http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2443851

Evaluation of a Proposal—1 MONTH RESPONSE—by Associate Editor Megan Records of Kensington Books—-Current Bid: $115.00—End Time: 8:39:14 PM PST (5/25/12) http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2447328

Autographed Hardcover Copy of VISIONS IN DEATH by JD ROBB—-Current Bid: $35.00—End Time: 8:53:00 PM PST (5/25/12) http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2532388

Customized Book Cover Design (Full Jacket Design) from Will For Chocolate—Current Bid: $12.00—-End Time: 8:57:00 PM PST (5/25/12) http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2580508

5/24/12 - Auction Update

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:40:45 -0400

Good Morning~

Day 24: Our current total is $177,823 so close to $180,000. Only 7 days left. We can still break $200,000 let’s keep those bids coming.

STEAL OF THE DAY: Ever want to name a character in a book? Well here’s your chance. Name a Secondary Character (probably a brownie!) in Robin D. Owens’ LUNA MYSTIC CIRCLE BOOKS. Current Bid: $32.00. http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2558784

TODAY’S ONE DAY AUCTIONS:

Set of 5 Autographed Books by Linda Ford (Inspirational)—-Current Bid: $45.00—End Time: 7:42:00 PM PST (5/24/12)

http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2532386

Sterling Locket Ring w/Lapis Blue Stone Size 7—-Current Bid: $73.00—-End Time: 8:36:40 PM PST (5/24/12)

http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2421864

Cover Art By Lyndsey Lewellen——Current Bid: $34.00—-End Time: 8:52:00 PM PST (5/24/12)

http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2505613

5/23/12 - Auction Update

Wed, 23 May 2012 08:55:09 -0400

Good Morning~

On day 23 we are close $173,000. Can we reach $180,000 by Friday? Yes we can!! Keep on bidding everyone!! There are lots of items and new ones have been added.

STEAL OF THE DAY: ATTN WRITERS—Phone Pitch Session w/Synopsis for LOVESWEPT DIGITAL Sue Grimshaw. Current Bid: $27.00. http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2523946

TODAY’S ONE DAY AUCTION ITEMS (5/23/12):

Mundi Melinda Cross Body Organization Bag and MORE from Louise Pledge—-Current Bid: $27.00—-End Time: 8:10:00 PM PST (5/23/12)

http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2573345

Three Month Promo Package from ROMANCEJUNKIES.com—-Current Bid: $60.00—-End Time: 8:33:00 PM PST (5/23/12)

http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2543541

THE BUTTERFLY GARDEN, AUTOGRAPHED by Chip St. Clair—-Current Bid: $30.00—-End Time: 8:55:00 PM PST (5/23/12)

http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2447269

Gift Basket from Christie Craig——Current Bid: $58.00—-End Time: 8:57:00 PM PST (5/23/12)

http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2455403

5/22/12 - Auction Update

Tue, 22 May 2012 09:46:16 -0400

Day 22 we are so close to $170,000. Can we make it to $180,000 today? Yes we can! Keep the bids coming.

STEAL OF THE DAY: Looking for an E-Reader Look No Further Author Bertrice Small has donated a NOOK Simple Touch to the auction and the current bid is $80.http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2455407

ONE DAY AUCTION ITEMS FOR 5/22/12

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Silver Picture Frame—-Current Bid: $22.00—-End Time: 8:40:00 PM PST (5/22/12)

http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2509535

Autographed 1st Edition Hardcover of BRIDGE OF DREAMS by Anne Bishop—-Current Bid: $22.00—-End Time: 8:48:00 PM PST (5/22/12)

http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2499995

Eval of Partial—-w/1 MONTH TURNAROUND—-by Boroughs Publishing Group Editor—Current Bid: $47.00—End Time: 8:55:00 PM PST (5/22/12)

http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2508805

One Entry Fee into this year’s Silicon Valley GOTCHA contest, a $25 value—Current Bid: $2.00—End Time: 8:57:00 PM PST (5/22/12)

http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2573067

5/21/12 - Auction Update

Mon, 21 May 2012 08:56:49 -0400

Good Morning Everyone~

Getting down to the wire. We are currently at $165,000 on the early morning of day 21. Keep those bids coming.

STEAL OF THE DAY: Need a vacation? Not sure where to go? What about a 4 Day Stay in Rio Dulce, Izabal, Guatemala (next to Caribbean)? Current bid: $27.00.

http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2575641

Today’s One Day Auctions:

One Pound Of HAND MADE ARTISAN MOLDED CHOCOLATES from Margaret Golla (US Shipping Only)—-Current Bid: $42.00—-End Time: 8:10:00 PM PST (5/21/12)

http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2443856

E-mail Introduction to Agent, who will do 1 chap evaluation by Mystery Author R. Barri Flowers——Current Bid: $2.00——End Time: 8:21:00 PM PST (5/12/12)

http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2508373

5/18/12 - Auction Update

Fri, 18 May 2012 09:47:02 -0400

Good Morning~

On day 18 we have raised a little over $156,000. There are over 2,000 items available for bidding and more added daily.

Today’s ONE DAY AUCTION items:

RAINWATER by Sandra Brown, CD, Unabridged, Read & Autographed by Victor Slezak—— Current Bid: $30.00—- End Time: 8:10:00 PM PST (5/18/12)

http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2533236

1 Year SUBSCRIPTION to SUSPENSE MAGAZINE (Electronic Version)——Current Bid: $12.00——End Time: 8:13:06 PM PST (5/18/12)

http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2483521

BOOK INTRO—-E-BLAST from SORMAG—-Current Bid: $12.00—-End Time: 8:57:00 PM PST (5/18/12)

STEAL OF THE DAY—Nook eReader with eBooks in the romance genre current bid $62 which is a TRUE bargain.

http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2553516

5/17/12 - Auction Update

Thu, 17 May 2012 09:31:01 -0400

Good Morning~

On the early morning of day 17 we are close to $153,000.

Today’s ONE DAY AUCTIONS:

COLOR BLOCK of A Child’s Artwork (Perfect Christmas Gift Idea for Grandparents) from Laura Troutman—-Current Bid: $7.00—-ENDS 8:58:00 PM PST

http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2479475

BOOK OF THE DAY Feature Post on Bargain Ebook News ($40 value)——Current Bid: $17.00—-ENDS 8:58:00 PM PST

http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2505563

Autographed Hardcover Copy of DARK CELEBRATION by Christine Feehan——Current Bid: $15.00—-ENDS 8:58:00 PM PST

http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2533234

STEAL OF THE DAY ALERT New!! Book or Writer’s Group (Call or Visit) from NYTimes bestselling Thriller Author Michael Palmer auction item is definitely a fabulous bargain at a current bid of $12. http://brendanovak.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2565480