So how many of you love Robin McKinley? For me, it was The Blue Sword that did me in. At this point I own several of her books and the rest are on my Christmas list. Mmmm.
Anyway, she does change-ringing for a hobby (it's English bell-ringing--you know, like in The Nine Tailors, the Lord Peter Wimsey mystery). And her home tower's bells need a lot of restoration. To that end, she's running an auction of signed books, posters, doodles (these are hilarious. Go look even if you're not interested in buying), etc.. All proceeds are going to the bell fund!
http://robinmckinleysblog.com/bells/ Repost this to share the joy with fellow booklovers!
(Also, if you go
here, you can win one of her books, signed AND with doodles in it. Seriously. Go!!)