The annual BCLC silent auction to support iconic charity, United Way, featured a literary touch this year – a first edition copy of Kindling and the chance to be a walk-on fictional character in my upcoming novel, The Mantle.

The bidding was often and spirited, but ultimately Pam Bassi wouldn’t be denied. Her bid of $85 trumped all others and assured her a prominent place amongst the pages of my next Australian release in 2012 (Mayan apocalypse permitting). Good on you, Pam!

A second copy of Kindling and associated literary stardom is currently up for grabs in the Kamloops BCLC office – stay tuned to see if they can out-do their big smoke counterparts…