My friend Phil Brucato is editing a benefit anthology to help allay the costs of some pretty steep medical bills for his uninsured friend, a professional musician named Sooj, a.k.a. S.J. Tucker. My story "Kinderkochen" is going to be included, along with reprints of stories from real, live, A-list writers in the fantasy genre: Holly Black, Charles de Lint, Neil Gaiman. If you're a sci-fi/fantasy nerd like me, you've probably already read some of the stories, but if you aren't, this would be a great primer on the genre.
The anthology is print on demand. All proceeds go toward covering Sooj's medical expenses. Plus, if you buy one, I will bake a pie for you. Mmm. . . Pie!
I'm really excited about having the chance to use my writing, the thing I love to do most, to bring about some good in the world and support a hardworking member of the artistic community. Most of the time, writing feels like the most selfish, vain activity on the earth, but every once in a while, we get to use it for an immediate, measurable good.
You can order the book here, and read more about the project on the Livejournal community Save Our Sooj.
You can order the book here, and read more about the project on the Livejournal community Save Our Sooj.
