The loss of Kain has touched so many of us very deeply.  The loss of a child has to be one of the most tragic things to happen in one's life, and on top of that loss, a parent is then slogged with extreme costs in order to care for their child even once passed.  It is the desire, then, for a number of us to try to raise some money to relieve Spikeslovebite of the burden of finding funeral costs for her beloved Kain.  Already a number of past writers have offered to write for an auction--swapping fic written to specs by the auction winner.  Some of us feel more than a little nervous that the more current authors and followers of the site might look at our names and go, huh?  scratching their heads and wonder why a bunch of oldies would hope someone out there still likes their fic enough to donate towards a new piece.  So...if there are newer authors out there who can find it in their hearts to participate, we'd be so very, very grateful.

 We are in the process of setting up an Auction site as we speak, thanks to the brilliant Susan, our newest Administrator.  I have no clue how we got on without her!  Please reply here or send a message to me (megpf27 @ gmaildotcom) or Kathleen so we can add you to the list.  And, even if you aren't a writer but have some other talent (I knit!) or are good with graphics, please also consider contributing.  The more $ we can help Tami and her family with, the better.

Love to you all! 

Megan