SPQR Update + Auction + Bears

I'm still working hard on a proposal this week. It MUST be done this evening. I've said this before, but: It will be well worth the effort, just for having had a chance at it. I think I can muster a comic tonight, too--no definite promise, but I'll try. I've been drinking a lot of tea, the sun is shining, I feel perky.

In the meantime, please visit the auction to benefit webcomic artist Karen Ellis of Planet Karen. A fire devastated her home and possessions, and, most sadly of all, took the life of her neighbour. I've donated the SPQR Blues Origin Story And Of Course It Involves a Bear original art. It just arrived in the hands of the auction organisers, so it might be a bit before it appears in the listing. But check out the rest of the contributions!

Here's the full scoop:

KAREN ELLIS BENEFIT AUCTION

In mid February, Karen Ellis, the creator of diary webcomic Planet Karen, was made homeless and nearly possessionless by a fire in the apartment above hers. Thanks to generous donations of money and equipment, Karen was able to replace some of her art supplies and find a new place to live. Her gratitude and determination are recorded on Planet Karen, but she is still unable to replace many of her possessions.

Girl-Wonder.org is holding a fundraising auction for Karen. The auction runs until 30th March and includes an "incredibly wordy" Wonderella giftset, handbags, jewellery, an original Phil Noto Black Widow Sketch, and the original artwork of the post-fire Planet Karen strip.

And some Romans. And a bear.