{"id":1965,"date":"2011-05-07T11:45:56","date_gmt":"2011-05-07T10:45:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/janetgover.com\/?page_id=1965"},"modified":"2024-12-27T12:52:14","modified_gmt":"2024-12-27T12:52:14","slug":"100-stories-for-queensland","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/janetgover.com\/?page_id=1965","title":{"rendered":"100 Stories For Queensland"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I am very proud to be a part of 100 Stories for Queensland<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In January 2011, people around the world watched in horror as the worst floods in generations swept through Queensland – destroying homes and livelihoods and taking lives. I sat in a hotel in the USA, tears streaming down my face as I watched places I knew and loved wash away. My family and friends were all safe, but some of what was lost was a part of my past. I felt the loss more keenly because I was so far away.<\/p>\n

I wanted to do something to help – and a few days later was alerted to the 100 Stories for Queensland<\/a> project. The call went out for writers to donate short stories to create a book – all the profits from which would go to aid flood victims. Within just 16 days, an amazing 300 stories had been offered from writers all over the world. I was honoured when I was told that my story – On the Road East<\/em> – would be included.<\/p>\n

A dedicated team of volunteer readers and editors then went to work to produce the finished book.<\/p>\n

This is not a book about the floods. This is not a collection of real-life stories. This is fiction – uplifting and intriguing stories. They will make you laugh. They may make you cry. And the money raised will help the people of Queensland rebuild what has been lost.<\/p>\n

Not only that, this project has brought together a diverse group of people from all over the world – with a desire to help those who needed it. That’s got to give us all hope.<\/p>\n

I can’t put it any better than Kate Eltham, CEO of The Queensland Writers Centre<\/a>, who said
\n“You created something that will last beyond the flood and the storm.”<\/p>\n

If you’re looking for some good reading, coupled with the knowledge that you are doing a good thing for others – please go buy the book. You won’t be disappointed.<\/p>\n

Order 100 Stories For Queensland<\/em> as an ebook from the publisher<\/a>.<\/h4>\n

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