First off, and most importantly, Authors for the Philippines! The Treachery of Beautiful Things and a gorgeous Tree of Life Pendant can be yours, along with a host of other amazing things. Just bid at Authors for the Philippines

Bidding is now live and will close at 8pm GMT on Wednesday 20th November.

Bids are in UK Pounds £, and money goes to the British Red Cross.

In other less serious news, can someone explain what on earth possessed me to get two cookery books and a sewing book out of the library today when I have a book to write and characters who are not cooperating with me???