In case you could not tell I am a little excited!
Just after Christmas I submitted a story to a Charity anthology raising money for Artisan Rarebreed, a charity which rescues animals here in the UK as well as breeding some rare breeds.
Today sees the launch of the E-Book version, with a paper version to follow in the next month so lets do the ‘official launch’ bit…
Can’t afford a donation to help out a charity? How about a book?
‘She was just eating her meal when she smelled a male wolf nearby – not one of her own. She watched him warily as he came slowly toward the three pups that were out the enclosure again.’ Lost Mate, Terry Spear – US Today Bestseller
Featuring poems, stories and haiku with the theme of wolves and the truth as each author perceives it.
Discover wolves in a sci-fi setting, followed by in character views of wolves in their natural settings and in conflict with humans.
All proceeds go to Artisan Rarebreeds.
Registered Charity Number
HMRC XT37297With stories, poems and haiku from Ylva and Rose DelaWulf, Sherrill Willis, Zakira Salem, Krystal O’Brien, L. Anne Wooley, Shelley Walsh, Eleanor Musgrove, Delbert McGill, Michael E. Herman, Melina Turner, Caio Henrique Tavares, Yanick Zolnerciks, Paula Acton, Philip Tolhurst, John C. Scott, Jessica Kuilan Gonzalez, Dee Martin, Danielle Newman, James Don and Lisa Miller.
Right enough of being official please excuse me while I dance round the room. (No I am not wearing my shimmy belt and I am not videoing it before anyone asks.) I think one of the reasons it is so exciting to be published in something like this is obviously firstly knowing you are helping a worthy cause but the second and more personal reason is vindication as a writer. Doubt is a companion for most writers, but I think even more so for those who have or intend to self-publish, if you go down the traditional publishing route then at least one other person is saying they believe in your work, even if it is a small company or they just see pound signs in your writing but for the self-published it is a case of putting yourself out there and hoping. By submitting and being accepted for this type of project or journals you get the support of others out there who are saying ‘yes you are good enough’ and by donating a story you both provide something the other holds of value and benefit each other. So for me seeing this…
means just as much as the extra funds will to the good folks over at Artisan. If you want to see more of the good work they do check out their Facebook page here.
I shall be reading my copy on my kindle heading to Stratford tomorrow, I shall grab a few postcards to send to friends around the world as well as posting a few pictures to my Twitter and Instagram feeds but the main thing is fingers crossed I am to film for this months Vlog from the birthplace of Shakespeare, if you would like to grab a copy of Lupus Animus here are the links and don’t forget the funds go to a good cause so if you love it tell your friends about it as well. Right off to get dinner ready as daughter is staying here tonight prior to her birthday outing tomorrow.
Buy links
US: http://www.amazon.com/Lupus-Animus-Anthology-Jennifer-Don-ebook/dp/B00KWL0GGA
UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lupus-Animus-Anthology-Jennifer-Don-ebook/dp/B00KWL0GGA
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22351432-lupus-animus
Paula Acton 
That’s great news Paula. Many congratulations.
xxx Massive Hugs xxx
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WhooHoo! Headed to Amazon as we speak…congrats and well done!
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