Offered: A Tea Junkie's Parcel from Dina James

What You Are Bidding On:

A parcel of Dina's Beloved Tea.

Included in this auction are two types of Dina's Favorite Tea, a black tea mug and a little Knitted Evil wrap to go around it and keep it warm, made by the Gothic Goddess herself.

If you win this auction, you, too, can sit back and relax with a cup of evil tea in an evil tea mug, just like a Dina.

Types of tea include – 1 box of Blend 1776 by Metropolitan Tea Company. 1 box of Twinings Mixed Berry (or Four Red Fruits for you UK folks!).

Parting with her beloved tea is a true sacrifice for a tea junkie like Dina, but for this worthy cause she will place it upon the donation altar. For a price.

Minimum Bid: 

$25

Geographical Restrictions: 

None

Bio: 

Dina James is an unapologetic geek/gamer girl addicted to writing. She graduated from high school when she was sixteen, holds a college degree in nothing in particular in addition to multiple certifications in various things that captured her interest at the time, is an avid knitter and loves Darth Vader. She lives in Oregon with her husband and a menagerie of pets. She has website at www.dinajames.com which has a far-more-comprehensive biography than this one. It mentions sushi.

How to Bid:

In the comment section, leave a message with the amount you are bidding. We ask that you pledge in whole dollar increments ($1, $5, etc), and in US funds. Remember to only bid what you'll be able to commit to.

Bidding is open until February 15, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. PST (8:00 p.m. EST) so check back on your favorite auctions and bid often!

When the auction has closed, we'll email you about your winning status. We ask that you donate directly to Crestline Elementary (payment options will be forwarded) and send us the receipt as verification. If we haven't heard back from you within forty-eight hours, we'll send one more email (check your spam folders) and if nothing is heard twenty-four hours after that, we'll move to the next highest bidder.

Offered: Knitted Evil - Horizontal Ugly Scarf by Dina James

What You Are Bidding On:

A one-of-a-kind, hand-knitted, horizontal Scarf of Evil. It's going to be ugly, have no discernible pattern, and will be made up of random bits of yarn left over from the various projects Dina's made since she began knitting. This scarf will use yarn of every type and weight, and there is GUARANTEED EVIL IN EVERY STITCH. This item is in the process of being made especially for this auction and is unique in every sense of the word. Plus, you know…it's evil. Made by the Gothic Goddess of the Evil League of Evil Writers herself. What more could you ask for in evil accoutrements?

Minimum Bid: 

$20

Geographical Restrictions: 

None

Bio: 

Dina James is an unapologetic geek/gamer girl addicted to writing. She graduated from high school when she was sixteen, holds a college degree in nothing in particular in addition to multiple certifications in various things that captured her interest at the time, is an avid knitter and loves Darth Vader. She lives in Oregon with her husband and a menagerie of pets. She has website at www.dinajames.com which has a far-more-comprehensive biography than this one. It mentions sushi.

How to Bid:

In the comment section, leave a message with the amount you are bidding. We ask that you pledge in whole dollar increments ($1, $5, etc), and in US funds. Remember to only bid what you'll be able to commit to.

Bidding is open until February 15, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. PST (8:00 p.m. EST) so check back on your favorite auctions and bid often!

When the auction has closed, we'll email you about your winning status. We ask that you donate directly to Crestline Elementary (payment options will be forwarded) and send us the receipt as verification. If we haven't heard back from you within forty-eight hours, we'll send one more email (check your spam folders) and if nothing is heard twenty-four hours after that, we'll move to the next highest bidder.

Offered: First Chapter Critique by Dina James

What You Are Bidding On:

For Dina James to critique the first chapter of your unpublished manuscript (up to 20 double-spaced type-written pages) and probably destroy your soul.


BE WARNED: Dina is a brutally honest, completely ruthless critiquer. Do not bid on this item unless you're prepared to bleed. Your manuscript will run red with the damage she will inflict upon it. This auction item is NOT for the faint of heart or the timid. You have been warned.

This is a rare item. Dina does not often crit for anyone, not even her best friends.

Minimum Bid: 

$20

Geographical Restrictions: 

None

Bio: 

Dina James is an unapologetic geek/gamer girl addicted to writing. She graduated from high school when she was sixteen, holds a college degree in nothing in particular in addition to multiple certifications in various things that captured her interest at the time, is an avid knitter and loves Darth Vader. She lives in Oregon with her husband and a menagerie of pets. She has website at www.dinajames.com which has a far-more-comprehensive biography than this one. It mentions sushi.

How to Bid:

In the comment section, leave a message with the amount you are bidding. We ask that you pledge in whole dollar increments ($1, $5, etc), and in US funds. Remember to only bid what you'll be able to commit to.

Bidding is open until February 15, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. PST (8:00 p.m. EST) so check back on your favorite auctions and bid often!

When the auction has closed, we'll email you about your winning status. We ask that you donate directly to Crestline Elementary (payment options will be forwarded) and send us the receipt as verification. If we haven't heard back from you within forty-eight hours, we'll send one more email (check your spam folders) and if nothing is heard twenty-four hours after that, we'll move to the next highest bidder.

Offered: Name a Character and Free Copy of Upcoming Book by Dina James

What You Are Bidding On:

The option to name a character in Dina James' next novel.

You may name this character after yourself, or homage a friend. You are bidding on the NAME ONLY, not the plot. You may not specify what novel/world your character is in, what happens to the character, who they are, what they do, how much page time they get, or whether or not they live or die. You also recognize that the character name may not be applied to a human character, though if that's your wish, Dina will take that into consideration. You may specify the gender of your named character.

You also recognize that you must provide an actual, usable name for a character of any type. You may not win this auction then specify that the character be named "Meatlocker" or "*InsertBodyPartandVulgarity here*."

If you win this auction, details will be discussed with the author after your win. You will receive a free copy of the book your named character is in. Though she will do her best to complete your bid in a timely manner, keep in mind this particular win could take up to two years or more to come to fruition. Writing a book and publishing it is a long process!

Minimum Bid: 

$20

Geographical Restrictions: 

None

Bio: 

Dina James is an unapologetic geek/gamer girl addicted to writing. She graduated from high school when she was sixteen, holds a college degree in nothing in particular in addition to multiple certifications in various things that captured her interest at the time, is an avid knitter and loves Darth Vader. She lives in Oregon with her husband and a menagerie of pets. She has website at www.dinajames.com which has a far-more-comprehensive biography than this one. It mentions sushi.

How to Bid:

In the comment section, leave a message with the amount you are bidding. We ask that you pledge in whole dollar increments ($1, $5, etc), and in US funds. Remember to only bid what you'll be able to commit to.

Bidding is open until February 15, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. PST (8:00 p.m. EST) so check back on your favorite auctions and bid often!

When the auction has closed, we'll email you about your winning status. We ask that you donate directly to Crestline Elementary (payment options will be forwarded) and send us the receipt as verification. If we haven't heard back from you within forty-eight hours, we'll send one more email (check your spam folders) and if nothing is heard twenty-four hours after that, we'll move to the next highest bidder.

Offered: Signed Book & Swag by Dina James

What You Are Bidding On:

A signed copy of Stranger Things #1 All Wounds –OR-  a collection of Dina's short stories Light In A Dark World: Legends of the Destrati. Bidder's choice.

Also included with either book are an All Wounds bookmark and bookplate, as well as two sets of plastic vampire teeth.

Minimum Bid: 

$10

Geographical Restrictions: 

None

Bio: 

Dina James is an unapologetic geek/gamer girl addicted to writing. She graduated from high school when she was sixteen, holds a college degree in nothing in particular in addition to multiple certifications in various things that captured her interest at the time, is an avid knitter and loves Darth Vader. She lives in Oregon with her husband and a menagerie of pets. She has website at www.dinajames.com which has a far-more-comprehensive biography than this one. It mentions sushi.

How to Bid:

In the comment section, leave a message with the amount you are bidding. We ask that you pledge in whole dollar increments ($1, $5, etc), and in US funds. Remember to only bid what you'll be able to commit to.

Bidding is open until February 15, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. PST (8:00 p.m. EST) so check back on your favorite auctions and bid often!

When the auction has closed, we'll email you about your winning status. We ask that you donate directly to Crestline Elementary (payment options will be forwarded) and send us the receipt as verification. If we haven't heard back from you within forty-eight hours, we'll send one more email (check your spam folders) and if nothing is heard twenty-four hours after that, we'll move to the next highest bidder.