Thursday, August 17, 2006

HNT - Killing To Support Literacy

Alas, poor Peter, I wrote him well.

I'd like to take the opportunity this week during the HNT festivities to announce a special charitable fund raiser that I'm taking part in.

To raise funds to support a local literacy program, I'm auctioning off the opportunity for someone to become a character in my online horror thriller "I, Death" -- The serialized tragic story of a teenager named Peter O'Mallick who is using an online journal to try to come to terms with a death curse. (The story contains scenes of horror, x-rated sex and adult language -- reader discretion is strongly advised - there, that oughta ensure a few links from the curious and dirty minded)

Simply, here's how it works. Between August 18th and 31st 2006, people can make bids by monitoring the bid total at www.hamiltonreads.ca and emailing their bid to: info@hamiltonreads.ca. Full details/rules available via the Hamilton Reads News page.

The winner will be required to provide a few pieces of information about themselves, such as their first name (or nickname if they prefer) hobbies, phobias, favourite sayings, etc, and the choice of whether they'd like to be a walk-on character or be a victim of Peter O'Mallick's death curse. So based on who the winner is and what they chose and provide, I'll work them into the story. The winner will also get a personally signed copy of my horror collection One Hand Screaming and of course, a world of appreciation for helping to support literacy.

For those people interested in helping support literacy, but unable to participate in the auction, I've put a few "I, Death" branded t-shirts up for sale via Cafe Press and will donate all proceeds of sales to the Hamilton Literacy Council.




Alas, Osbasso, we HNT folks owe him well . . .

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15 comments:

Blondie... said...

Hmmmm

I wonder how Peter would feel with big boobs? ;-)

Ok so seriously, I think this is a wonderful idea and good cause...

Happy HNT!

lecram sinun said...

That is a great idea, Mark! Cheers and Happy HNT! ::just lurking::

Di said...

Love the sharp dressed man!! HHNT

S said...

Hi Mark! What a cool cause to get involved with! I wish you the best!
That skelly guy looks a little grey!
HHNT

lime said...

i've seen the auctioning off of being written into a story before but i love that you are doing it for such a worthy cause. to bid or not to bid...great idea! HHNT!

Leesa said...

Very cool, what a great charity :)
HHNT

Sexy Duet said...

Great shot and a great cause! Happy HNT

Ms SD

The Melody Censor said...

I love this idea! Well done!

Brown eyed girl said...

Mark, great picture of you!

Happy HNT!

Stealth said...

Mark...awesome HNT!

-spitfire

Suze said...

Mark, do your talents know no bounds. Wonderful idea, best of luck with the project.

Happy HNT sweetie ;)

Cosima said...

I can already tell, that your story is going to be a great success. It has all the right ingredients: sex, horror, and a very worthy cause.

Good luck and happy HNT!

Rainypete said...

I hope your fundraising goes well my friend. It's a cause that belongs in the foreground as it makes learning that much easier.

Franny said...

I wanna win! I wanna win! I wanna die a gruesome literary death! Oooh, I better work on my last words....hows this:
"et tu, Pete-ay?"

T - Another Geek Girl said...

Very cool idea.
I'll kill too.

HHNT!