So many people have been affected by the bushfires and as individuals it's hard to know the best way to help. I love the super supportive nature of the indie author community, we all help each other.
So how better to help than by buying some books from those affected by the fires. What a lovely way to give a mental and financial boost to a fellow author.
We've created a list separated by genre below.
We'll add to this list so if you know an Aussie author who has been affected, comment with their name or drop us an email and we'll add them in.
Illustrator
Els Dirickx
https://oldmatemedia.com/see-the-magic/
One of our most special illustrators, who we collaborated with to publish Can You See the Magic. Her town is surrounded by fires and the market town where we first met has been severely burnt.
Novel
Laura Sykes
https://www.laurasykesauthor.com/
Tara Devaney-Thompson
Deadly Love
Biblical fiction
Susan Preston
https://www.susanprestonauthor.com/apostle-john-series-2/
Fantasy
Mirren Hogan
https://mirrenhogan.com/books/
Facebook event auction for Mirren who lost her home
Contemporary Fiction Author
Jodi Gibson
https://jfgibson.com.au/
Children's Picture Book
Renita Chou
Space Detour
Arikai Reverse Art Website
https://www.arikaireverseart.com.au/
Jon Ray
Gorp: Goblin Janitor
Science Fiction
Rachel Unwin
Proxy
#Authorsforfireys
There's a large promotion going on over on twitter with auctions and other fundraising efforts. Just search #authorsforfireys to find out more on twitter. Or read how it works on their guide.
Spend With Them
Help rebuilt towns and businesses affected by the fire
https://www.instagram.com/spendwiththem/
A Fire Experience
Deep Peace Trust shares their story in this heartfelt blog
https://deeppeacetrust.com/living-with-the-fires/
Other ways to donate
Many charitable organisations are running bushfire collections with different focus points. Here are just a small selection of options to donate directly to those affected by the fires:
Victoria’s Country Fire Authority
The Australian Red Cross
St Vincent de Paul Society
Foodbank
Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund
WIRES - Emergency Fund for Wildlife
