Here's an opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of an author and his family. Contrary to popular opinion, most authors aren't rolling in money let alone have medical insurance and when a crisis like this happens they are in serious financial shape - not to mention the emotional impact of having your child in a coma. You don't even have to know Dave Wolverton or be familiar with his books to be involved - you just have to appreciate having good books to read. I participated in an auction a couple of years ago for an author I never heard of just because I support the arts - and writers are artists who paint with words. If you are attending JordonCon in a couple of weeks, the auction proceeds will go to benefit Ben's medical fund instead of the Mayo clinic. If you can't afford to help, then please pray for Ben. He's only 16.
The following is from Brandon Sanderson:
Many of you know that a certain author, Dave Wolverton (who also writes as David Farland ), was an important mentor to me early in my career. Well, Dave has run into some difficult times recently, as his son Ben had a longboarding accident and is now in a coma. Dave, like many artists and authors in our country, doesn't have health insurance. The burden of this debt could crush him.
Some friends and family of his have organized a few campaigns to help out. Since many people who read this blog know Dave or have been influenced by him, I thought you might like to know about these. The primary link of note is to where one can donate to Ben's medical fund. http://www.gofundme.com/BensRecovery
Also, if you're interested in YA paranormal novels, you might want to check out Dave's book NIGHTINGALE. I've read it, and I quite enjoyed it. It's about a young man who discovers he's a changeling, and it takes place in southern Utah in some fun, familiar locations. Here's where you can buy it: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006P7SEBY?tag=davidfarnet-20
Either way, if you are the religious sort, Ben and his family could use your prayers.
Brandon
