John McMahon and his offer: YOUR NAME in my NEXT BOOK

Readers of this blog know that I am a big fan of John McMahon and his books. If things were not so grim here, I would do this in a heartbeat. As I can't, I asked Mr. McMahon if I could share the news here on my blog to help raise visibility of this very cool opportunity. He enthusiastically gave his support so the relevant part of his  latest newsletter, THE OFFER, is below.  Do it and help some folks and get the opportunity to be in the next book. And, if you have not read his books, get yourself to your favorite bookstore, library, or book selling portal. He writes great stuff!  His author website is here. 

YOUR NAME IN MY NEXT BOOK Hi Friends, This newsletter – I come to you with an offer.  •    Would you like to see – YOUR NAME – as a character in my next book? •    You could live on in immortality in print (and digital). I was challenged to help raise money for some good causes. •    Maybe your name is a judge killed under mysterious circumstances?   •    Or you’re the Director of the NSA?    Not sure if there will be a demand for this or not – but trying something new.   4 GREAT CAUSES & GROUND RULES I have four charities that I have some connection to/passion for – and I’m looking to help them build donations. So – ground rules: 1)    Donate $250 to one of four charities. I will match donations with my own $250. So together, we could raise $500 x 4 causes = $2,000. 2)    You get your name as a character in my next Gardner Camden/Patterns and Recognition book (coming out next Summer). And if you already support good causes – you could just shift your focus this year – and support one of these.  OK. Here are 4 great causes we would together support: charity: water – building wells; ending the water crisis in the world; 100% of our donation goes directly to fund clean water projects. No admin cost. St. Jude Hospital – amazing pediatric research hospital, focusing on children with cancer and leukemia. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance – non-profit parent company of the San Diego Zoo; their mission is simple- to save species worldwide.  Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – supporting research to find a cure for CF and improve the lives of those living with it.   FINE PRINT 1)    You write the check to the charity - but get it to me. I’m going to deliver the checks, but it’s your tax deduction. And no past donations count.  2)    I will make you sign an agreement about your name in the book so you don't sue anyone. Don’t worry. I will not make you a child predator. (I save that for critics of my books (Kidding :)) IF YOU’RE INTERESTED  – respond to this email – mcmahonjohn@att.net