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Tennessee Auction Update

Hey all, here’s my post from Tuesday, edited with today’s information: My query critique sold over the weekend (to fabulous blog reader Marybk, who got it for herself as a Mother’s Day present! Yay!). I’m so thrilled to be able to help (with your help, of course) the flood victims in Tennessee. Next up from …

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