Monday, November 12, 2018

Helping Julie Anne Long






You all know how much I love Julie Anne Long's books. Whether she's writing lush historical romances or humorous and heartfelt contemporaries, her words always lay bare my every emotion, leaving me laughing out loud or mopping up tears, or doing both, often at the same time. 







Julie lives in Northern California and I knew she was in the vicinity of the Camp Fire that began last week. Thursday night, after the fire had unexpectedly exploded in scope, she posted on her Facebook page that she, her sister, and her sister's family had evacuated and by that I mean they ran for their lives with little more than the clothes on their backs. Julie had enough time to grab her cat, her laptop, and some paper files. That's it. This is the photo she posted Thursday, taken from her car as they inched out of town while surrounded by roaring flames. 





Today, Julie's worst fears were realized when it was confirmed that her house - and everything in it - is gone. What once was a lifetime of memories - photos, books, her guitars, her RITA® award, everything - is now a pile of ash. 

I've had the opportunity to get to know Julie Anne Long over the years. She's a funny, kind, multi-talented, and fiercely independent woman. She would never ask for help for herself so others in the Romance community are asking for her. If you would like to help, here are a few ways:

All About Romance has set up a GoFundMe account. Click here for details.

A gmail account has been set up for anyone who would like to send an e-gift card to help. Visa gift cards, as well as Walmart and Amazon have been suggested.

If you would like to send a message of support to Julie, you can do so my posting at her Facebook page (link here) or comment on this post and I will see that it's forwarded to her. 

Thank you for keeping Julie and everyone who has been, and will be, impacted by these fires in your thoughts and prayers. 


9 comments:

  1. This is a terribly tragedy for Julie Anne and her entire community. Her books have brought me many hours of enjoyment, so I was happy to give a donation on the GoFundMe page.

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  2. So sorry for this tragedy. Will look into the go fund me page to send a donation.

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  3. What a terrible tragedy.It's the time to rally in support during these times in life.She has given me so many hours of reading enjoyment. I'm off to Go Fund Me.
    Carol Luciano
    Lucky4750 at aol dot com

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  4. Thank you, PJ, for letting us know. This morning, as it briefly hailed (in Houston, no less!) I wondered why we're getting all the precipitation that California so desperately needs. My thoughts, prayers and financial support go out to these folks.

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    1. I know how you feel. It's been raining here in North Carolina for two days and supposed to continue for the next two. How I wish we could send it west where they so desperately need it!

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  5. I have been reading about the fires in California. It is heartrending. Thanks for posting on something that we can do.

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  6. Thanks for letting us know. My heart breaks for Ms Long as well as everyone who has been so affected by these fires. I have been praying every day.

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  7. I was saddened to learn this yesterday. She is such a joy as an author. I hope she can rebuild quickly.

    denise

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