16 May 2011
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The knock-on effect of writing in aid of Japan
One writer's decision to publish a book in aid of Japanese earthquake relief prompted his senior colleague to do something similar ...
The knock-on effect of writing in aid of Japan Images
When writer Charles Whipple decided to publish a book to help raise funds for Japanese earthquake and tsunami victims, it prompted his senior editor Nik Morton to put out his own book for the same cause.
Charles, an editor for Solstice Books, was living in Tokyo when the earthquake and tsunami devastated Japan's north-eastern coast in March. He published a short story collection, A Matter of Tea and other stories (Rebecca Vickery Publishing), to raise funds for the survivors.
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Nik, his editor-in-chief at Solstice Publishing, was inspired by this idea, and published his own ebook, When the Flowers are in Bloom, and other stories (Solstice Publishing).
Royalties from both books will go directly to help earthquake and tsunami victims.
Charles, an editor for Solstice Books, was living in Tokyo when the earthquake and tsunami devastated Japan's north-eastern coast in March. He published a short story collection, A Matter of Tea and other stories (Rebecca Vickery Publishing), to raise funds for the survivors.
Royalties from both books will go directly to help earthquake and tsunami victims.
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