In almost all of the good stories about an adventurer on a quest, that adventurer is supported by a fellowship, a community, a village of those who love this quester and wish to see him or her succeed.
Last weekend my village rallied together.
My fundraiser dinner went off like a sparkling firecracker. It was a beautiful success.
A huge number of people offered to help. They served wine. They laid out candles. They dragged tables and arranged chairs. They scrubbed dishes. They baked bread sticks. Every act showed me how much they cared about me and my dreams.
Talk about a love fest.
We were given the huge gift of the use of someone’s home for this. I wish I could throw parties like this more often!
The report: I have been able to raise all the funds needed to cover the tuition for Orson Scott Card’s Literary Boot Camp! What’s more, I raised a surplus, which I’ll use to hire a successfully published author to inspire, encourage, and instruct aspiring Seattle authors.
Thank you everyone who made all of this possible!
Love,
Elise
