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Chapter 1:- Firefly
A light in the dark. Together we shine.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE CONTRIBUTIONS!! PLEASE KEEP IT COMING! LET'S FIGHT TOGETHER! SPREAD THE WORD!
Links (share these!):
http://fireflyproject.wordpress.com
or http://fireflyproject.tk (same site)
http://tiny.cc/hotaru
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Firefly-Collaboration-Japan-Tsunami-Relief-Campaign-2011/188700251166567
Summary:
Firefly, a beautiful light in the dark. A light shining from within us. A light inside everyone. A light that shines when all is dark.
A collaboration, a collection of inspiring, encouraging words: quotes, letters, messages, short stories, lyrics, poems, any written piece in a cell phone novel-esque format updated online on an ongoing basis on Textnovel.com here.
(for more information on what cell phone novels are: http://tiny.cc/textnovel Note: this collection isn't an actual novel, but is a scrapbook of pieces, the genre label is only so that we can show our support and love for Japanese culture for these are our roots)
Foreword:
Following the devastating, heartwrenching tragedy in Japan, it is impossible not to realize what it must be like for those who are affected. Our heart and prayers goes out to Japan and the people.
In response, I think it is vital that not only do we provide them with their necessities such as humanitarian aid in food, water, clothing, shelter and so forth but that we as artists, writers, musicians think about the kind of power we wield in communicating, inspiring, encouraging, giving life, strength, hope and faith through our art.
It is important to think about what must be going on in their hearts and minds. Although we might never understand it completely but with a little compassion we can think about their needs spiritually, emotionally, mentally. We can shed tears for others. That is the kind of heart we were born with.
Submissions:
In response, this is a collaboration calling all who are touched, moved and burdened by the disaster. Textnovel is inspired by Japanese culture and cell phone novels from Japan. Let's give back to our roots.
Please join this effort in writing pieces max of 200-300 words per "page" with whatever letter, message, quotes, story, lyrics or poem you'd like. Send all entries to me with your name (real or not), location, age (optional), and title/profession of your choice -- so that those reading the pieces/messages will know where its from. Email me (kyou.taka@auone.jp) or COMMENT ON THIS PAGE: http://fireflyproject.wordpress.com. (all due credit given) Submissions will be posted officially once again here: http://tiny.cc/hotaru
Future plans?
We will see what we can do with this collection. Perhaps send it off to Japan in some way or form, online, through media, later on perhaps publication and all proceeds will be towards the relief efforts, i don't know yet. At least we can direct people towards our effort and hopefully encourage one another.
I'd like to ask of your help. Please PROMOTE AND SHARE this project with everyone you know and ask them to contribute. We need messages from anyone and everyone. Any walk in life, any profession, please please please we need to hear from you.
If you know anyone who are prominent figures, professionals in certain industries or a part of any organization, media network, etc who might be able to help/support/promote to gather a larger widespread momentum for this campaign, please let me know.
Links (share these!):
http://fireflyproject.wordpress.com
or http://fireflyproject.tk (same site)
http://tiny.cc/hotaru
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Firefly-Collaboration-Japan-Tsunami-Relief-Campaign-2011/188700251166567
Sincerely,
-Takatsu
takatsu.wordpress.com
First cell phone novelist in North America
Author of award-winning Secondhand Memories
Donations:
At the moment donations are a suggestion and a personal initiative. Later on there may be a more structured way of collecting donation! Feel free to send us "proof of donation" by taking a screenshot of a successful transaction (careful with personal data) and sending it to us at kyou.taka[at]auone.jp
Please feel free to donate! Who wants to partner with the project and support it? $1 for every page written/contributed. And $10 donations for every entry you want to contribute. (This is all optional and up to you but good personal goals). Donate here: http://www.google.com/crisisresponse/japanquake2011.html
A light in the dark. Together we shine.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE CONTRIBUTIONS!! PLEASE KEEP IT COMING! LET'S FIGHT TOGETHER! SPREAD THE WORD!
Links (share these!):
http://fireflyproject.wordpress.com
or http://fireflyproject.tk (same site)
http://tiny.cc/hotaru
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Firefly-Collaboration-Japan-Tsunami-Relief-Campaign-2011/188700251166567
Summary:
Firefly, a beautiful light in the dark. A light shining from within us. A light inside everyone. A light that shines when all is dark.
A collaboration, a collection of inspiring, encouraging words: quotes, letters, messages, short stories, lyrics, poems, any written piece in a cell phone novel-esque format updated online on an ongoing basis on Textnovel.com here.
(for more information on what cell phone novels are: http://tiny.cc/textnovel Note: this collection isn't an actual novel, but is a scrapbook of pieces, the genre label is only so that we can show our support and love for Japanese culture for these are our roots)
Foreword:
Following the devastating, heartwrenching tragedy in Japan, it is impossible not to realize what it must be like for those who are affected. Our heart and prayers goes out to Japan and the people.
In response, I think it is vital that not only do we provide them with their necessities such as humanitarian aid in food, water, clothing, shelter and so forth but that we as artists, writers, musicians think about the kind of power we wield in communicating, inspiring, encouraging, giving life, strength, hope and faith through our art.
It is important to think about what must be going on in their hearts and minds. Although we might never understand it completely but with a little compassion we can think about their needs spiritually, emotionally, mentally. We can shed tears for others. That is the kind of heart we were born with.
Submissions:
In response, this is a collaboration calling all who are touched, moved and burdened by the disaster. Textnovel is inspired by Japanese culture and cell phone novels from Japan. Let's give back to our roots.
Please join this effort in writing pieces max of 200-300 words per "page" with whatever letter, message, quotes, story, lyrics or poem you'd like. Send all entries to me with your name (real or not), location, age (optional), and title/profession of your choice -- so that those reading the pieces/messages will know where its from. Email me (kyou.taka@auone.jp) or COMMENT ON THIS PAGE: http://fireflyproject.wordpress.com. (all due credit given) Submissions will be posted officially once again here: http://tiny.cc/hotaru
Future plans?
We will see what we can do with this collection. Perhaps send it off to Japan in some way or form, online, through media, later on perhaps publication and all proceeds will be towards the relief efforts, i don't know yet. At least we can direct people towards our effort and hopefully encourage one another.
I'd like to ask of your help. Please PROMOTE AND SHARE this project with everyone you know and ask them to contribute. We need messages from anyone and everyone. Any walk in life, any profession, please please please we need to hear from you.
If you know anyone who are prominent figures, professionals in certain industries or a part of any organization, media network, etc who might be able to help/support/promote to gather a larger widespread momentum for this campaign, please let me know.
Links (share these!):
http://fireflyproject.wordpress.com
or http://fireflyproject.tk (same site)
http://tiny.cc/hotaru
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Firefly-Collaboration-Japan-Tsunami-Relief-Campaign-2011/188700251166567
Sincerely,
-Takatsu
takatsu.wordpress.com
First cell phone novelist in North America
Author of award-winning Secondhand Memories
Donations:
At the moment donations are a suggestion and a personal initiative. Later on there may be a more structured way of collecting donation! Feel free to send us "proof of donation" by taking a screenshot of a successful transaction (careful with personal data) and sending it to us at kyou.taka[at]auone.jp
Please feel free to donate! Who wants to partner with the project and support it? $1 for every page written/contributed. And $10 donations for every entry you want to contribute. (This is all optional and up to you but good personal goals). Donate here: http://www.google.com/crisisresponse/japanquake2011.html
