Okay, There's a ChipIn Thing on the Blog Now

January 10, 2012 by Skyla
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Update: This is over. Already. As someone just covered the cost and then some.

I *have* been asked before to have a PayPal donation link on my blog.

Then Dina suggested I start something to contribute to the laptop I need to keep up my workload (as I now have a makeshift treadmill desk which has cut my computer hours from fourteen to under six).

Then Andrew on Twitter last night said the same thing.

I keep saying no because I don't like being a charity case. I like taking care of things on my own. But apparently people like me or fear me or something and occasionally want to contribute to my well-being? I have no idea--I still have trouble understanding why anyone likes me.

So anyway, I'm getting a laptop. I'm owed some $$ on some recently submitted invoices for art and edits, but it's not quite enough this month (not with the cost of a cat spay next week). So there's a ChipIn widget to your right now. In case anyone wants. But you don't have to.

Also, if your name is SKYE and you often gift me books for my Kindle--which you gave me to start with--you are forbidden from participating. Please go work on the sequel to Misdirection.

Yeah. Now I'm uncomfortable. Thanks, Dina and Andrew! (Dina is likely cackling.)

Comments

#1 Yes. Yes, I am.

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January 10, 2012 by Dina James

I am cackling with mad, evil glee. I shall now go pimp this and deploy the minions.

Dina James
Chronicler of the Paranormal
Holder of Exclusive Stalking Rights
Our Evil Lady of the Blankie

#2 *sigh* Uncomfortable Skyla Is

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January 10, 2012 by Skyla

*sigh* Uncomfortable Skyla Is Uncomfortable.

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"She wrapped evil around her like a large, evil Mexican serape."

#3 Humph. *Marches off in a

January 10, 2012 by Skye (not verified)

Humph. *Marches off in a huff*

#4 I plan to take said laptop to

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January 10, 2012 by Skyla

I plan to take said laptop to the bar across the street--that has free WiFi--for happy hour every week, so really, but not contributing, you're saving me from alcoholism.

Also, I love you.

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"She wrapped evil around her like a large, evil Mexican serape."

#5 The last book was entirely

January 10, 2012 by Skye (not verified)

The last book was entirely enlightened self interest - I want to read the last book in the series :)

#6 Still!

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January 10, 2012 by Dina James

Even though the fundraiser is over, I still think you should keep a chip-in thing on your blog for people to toss pennies at the jar for your awesome. Just sayin'.

Dina James
Chronicler of the Paranormal
Holder of Exclusive Stalking Rights
Our Evil Lady of the Blankie

#7 the chip in jar

January 10, 2012 by bbwriter (not verified)

I totally agree with Dina on this one. Keep it.

#8 I came home...

January 10, 2012 by Andrew-Jack (not verified)

Planning to make a donation and this happens. Awesome that it came together so fast, I hope you enjoy your shiny new laptop :)

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