Make a Comment and I’ll Make a Donation
October 28, 2009 by Lillie
Table of contents for Domestic Violence Awareness
As I’ve mentioned in earlier posts in this series, I will donate $5 to the National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH) for every copy of Dream or Destiny sold during the month of October.
However, not everyone who reads and comments here is interested in my book. I can’t imagine why—it’s the Great American Novel, and if you enjoy reading my blog, you must like my writing style. 
If you don’t enjoy reading romance or mystery yourself, surely someone on your Christmas list would love a romantic mystery novel personally signed for them. But, alas, as difficult as it is for me to imagine, some of you don’t want my book. 
And some of you already have a copy.
Those of you who don’t want to read or give my book can still support the fight against domestic violence simply by leaving a relevant comment. For every relevant comment left on any post in this series by midnight Central Time on October 31, 2009, I will add $5 to my donation to NDVH.
You can still order Dream or Destiny and leave a comment. I will donate $10 ($5 for your purchase and $5 for your comment). I will also send you a free romance e-book, Fern’s Fancies.
National Domestic Violence Month is coming to an end, but unfortunately the serious problem isn’t going away—yet. Let’s do all we can to bring an end of domestic violence.
I Am interested in your book cause it would be from the romance topic so i think it would be the perfect thing for me to spend my time!What do i have to do for getting it?
Dexter,
All you have to do is click on the link in the post above or navigate to the Dream or Destiny page under the Books tab. You will find a link to the order page—you can order directly from me or from the publisher or from Amazon.com.
That’s nice idea Lillie, i m sure this will help you in two ways, it will really increase your traffic and the money donated will be boon to charities, keep it up, nice ideas.
.-= Moshe Lavi@ceramic knife´s last blog ..Home =-.
Moshe,
I don’t expect any increase in traffic because people will have to already be here to know about it. But I do hope I raise a little money for the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
What are some little things we can do in our community and Church to help spread awareness? I may not have much time to give, but the time I do give I would like it to be useful.
Excellent question, Dan. The final post in my series, which will be posted on Friday, will have some suggestions.
Its very sad topic and obviously the fact you feel compelled to do this shows there is still along way to go all around the world. Spain is no different but now they are starting to get to grips with it and lock people up first and ask questions later but thats a whole other subject for another time. I hope you get the results you want
.-= Nick-Spain´s last blog ..Spanish Bank Repossessions & distressed Property in Spain, Costa del Sol & Costa Blanca =-.
Nick,
I’m glad to hear things are starting to change in Spain.
So have things really changed where you are over the last 5 years or so?
As I said there has been major changes here in Spain from when i first moved here in 2002 but obviously Spain had a lot more room for improvement
.-= Nick-Spain´s last blog ..Spanish Bank Repossessions & distressed Property in Spain, Costa del Sol & Costa Blanca =-.
Nick,
People are certainly more aware of domestic violence than in the past, but it’s still a huge problem here in the US as around the world.
Hello. I think this is a great idea. Let us know how many books did you sell.
.-= Sandrine Beauclerc´s last blog ..Voyage thalasso =-.
Sandrine,
Unfortunately, I’m not selling a lot of books. That’s why I decided to make donations for comments—so the donation won’t be so paltry. I know every little bit helps, but I was hoping to make a significant contribution. However, if the amount of the donation is disappointing, I hope I have accomplished something by educating readers about domestic violence.
I’ve visited your link before and I support your cause. I hope everything’s been doing fine with the support you’ve been giving to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. There are things that have to change most especially with the victims of domestic violence.
.-= Jeff@Short sale Agent in Las Vegas´s last blog ..Positve News – Realistic? =-.
Thanks for the support, Jeff.
Lillie, I hope my comment makes a $5. I am also gonna effectively promote this by posting on to my facebook page.
Alan,
Thanks for the support. I appreciate your posting it on your Facebook page.
Why didnt I think of that i have posted it on our businees facebook page here http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Spanish-Hot-Properties/140112181478?ref=ts and my personal facebook page Nick Stuart here http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=1084190649&ref=name My sister lives in Chicago and visits the site so hopefully she will get her 100s of friends to Visit
Ciao for now
Nick
.-= Nick-Spain´s last blog ..Spanish Bank Repossessions & distressed Property in Spain, Costa del Sol & Costa Blanca =-.
Thanks, Nick. I really appreciate this.
Forgot to mention it automatically gets sent to our business twitter page only 100 followers but its better than nothing it then links back to facebook which then links to this page hope it helps
.-= Nick-Spain´s last blog ..Spanish Bank Repossessions & distressed Property in Spain, Costa del Sol & Costa Blanca =-.
Nick,
I’m not on Twitter so 100 followers sounds like a lot to me. Thanks.
Lillie, thank you for your series on domestic violence, your willingness to spotlight the problem and for making donations on behalf of your commentators.
Have a blessed weekend…I’m looking forward to additional good reads here in November.
.-= Matt Keegan´s last blog ..I Took A Bite Out Of Bit.ly! =-.
Thank you, Matt.
Posted on our business Twitter and Facebook as well as my personal facebook and hopefully my sister who lives ichicago will pick this up
Did post this before but it doenst seem to be showing sorry if its a double post
.-= Nick-Spain´s last blog ..Spanish Bank Repossessions & distressed Property in Spain, Costa del Sol & Costa Blanca =-.
Nick,
Your previous comments went into moderation because of the links—any post with two or more links is held for moderation. I approved this one as well as the others because you added new information about your sister. However, I removed the links since they already appear in the previous comments. Thank you for helping to spread the word. I appreciate it.
If you wanted we could put your original blog word for word on out spanish hot properties blog, not sure its related but obviously as its a blog we would need to put the whole article up,let me know you have my email. our webiste only get 700 a day and the most visited blog post has only had 450 etc so you decide
.-= Nick-Spain´s last blog ..Spanish Bank Repossessions & distressed Property in Spain, Costa del Sol & Costa Blanca =-.
Nick,
Thanks so much for spreading the word. You have more traffic than I do so your post linking here will be very helpful.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1223737/Marlon-King-Premier-League-star-faces-jail-attacking-woman-spurned-disgusting-advances.html
Just in case you hadnt been following this appalling case about an English football player who has a string of offences for hitting women and the most dispicable agent ever
Nick,
It’s tragic how many rich and famous people like sports figures and movie stars think they are above the law.
Hi Lillie,
You are really a good person. It is great that you donate 5$ on each copy of sold.
Aditya,
Thank you for the kind words and for participating.
That is an absolutely wonderful gesture…good for you! Domestic violence is a serious issue that warrants serious attention. I hope you sell thousands of copies of your book!
Jeff,
I’d love to sell thousands of copies of my book and would love to be able to donate thousands of dollars. However, I’m published by a small publisher without a lot of distribution so I won’t be selling that many.
Keep up the good fight for a great cause!! Hope my comment gets added in time to get a donation.
.-= Rocky@boys cowboy boots´s last blog ..Kenny Chesney: Possibly the Hottest Male Crossover Artist in Country Music Today =-.
Rocky,
You’re in plenty of time. If someone is even close, I’ll count the comment for a donation.
Nice of you doing this books concerning on our society. Can’t wait in getting that book and see its contents.
Carin
Carin,
Did you order the book? If so, I’ll send you the free e-book. You can e-mail me or use the contact form on earlier posts in this series.
Hi Lillie,
Let me tell you first that I really admire you for doing this.
I am also planning on doing something as similar as you but for the going green phase.
Anyways domestic violence can cause so many problems for the children and for all the humans and i am really glad that you realize this and are trying to get this message to others.
If a child or mother or even a father or anyone else is a victim of domestic violence it can create some seriously disturbed individuals and especially it can affect the children a lot!
Once more i am really glad for you doing this and this could solve so many problems, such as crimes and it benefits all of us directly and indirectly.
Thank you!
James,
Although this is dated 11/1, I’m going to include it in the comments I count to determine my donation.
You’re so right that the domestic violence severely affects children even if they aren’t the ones being abused. Seeing someone they love commit violence against someone else they love is traumatizing.
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hey, I will definitely think of your book as a Christmas gift for my mom! She really loves romance and mystery, so it would be right up her alley
C,
I look forward to autographing a book for your mom.
Hi there Lillie,
What an inspiration to raise awareness to the national domestic violence hotline, I think support at these times is so important for people, the work you are doing can only hopefully create a postive ripple effect.
Lee
.-= lee @ Reposession Help´s last blog ..About Repossession Help =-.
Thank you, lee. I appreciate the support and encouragement.