Laurel Anne Hill

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The Author Learning Center Interviews Laurel Anne Hill at WC2

Hello Readers,

In February of this year, I served as a faculty member at the California Creative Writers Conference in Culver City, California—one of the West Coast Writers Conferences (WC2). At that event, the Author Learning Center interviewed me. I’ve never used the services of the Author Learning Center, but felt that my comments might be useful to other writers. After all, “Writers Helping Writers” is the motto of California Writers Club, San Francisco Peninsula Branch—an organization in which I’m quite active.

Soon after the February conference, COVID-19 changed my focus and that of millions and millions of other people. I forgot about the interview until my recent discovery. The Author Learning Center has divided my interview into a number of short segments. They have published five on YouTube so far. A few more may follow.

Laurel Anne Hill on Getting Started and Evolving as a Writer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hvj-iY64iec

The Benefits of Awards and Accolades in Building a Reputation as an Author
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ED78uWOzRJ4&t

Things to Consider When Creating an Author Podcast or Blog
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVqiTJsjaOg

Laurel Anne Hill on Writing and Researching The Engine Woman’s Light
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P4fR2_YZMs

How a Character-Driven Story Differs from a Plot-Driven Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeQMSs7JmoA&t

I hope you have a chance to listen to my comments. Feel free to ask questions. I’ll do my best to respond to them.

With best wishes,
Laurel Anne Hill
Author and Former Underground Storage Tank Operator

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Top US Brains at Work Against COVID-19

Many of you may have already read the front-page article in the Wall Street Journal on April 28: “Scientists, Billionaires Mount Manhattan Project for Covid-19.” For those whose knowledge of US history isn’t the best, the “Manhattan Project” concentrated on developing the US atomic bomb during World War II. As a former microbiologist who once planned to enter the field of public health microbiology (before the funding for training was cut by the State of California), the WSJ article was of great interest to me.

I’m attaching the link to an article just published online in Global Research. Within that article is the link to the 17-page proposal of twelve world renowned US scientists (including one Nobel Laureate) on how to approach the Covid-19 problem with both speed and safety. I don’t know if our government is ready for accomplishing anything with such speed and efficiency. I at least hope they will give it a try.

Go to: https://www.globalresearch.ca/secret-covid-19-manhattan-project-led-billionaires-seeking-influence-trump-admin/5711114

Stay safe.

Laurel Anne Hill

 

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Six Degrees Versus Six Feet of Separation: A COVID-19 Reflection

Six degrees of separation is the theory that any person on the planet can be connected to any other person on the planet through a chain of acquaintances that has no more than five intermediaries. These days, thanks to COVID-19, we try to adhere to six feet of separation. Despite our desire to be with our families or acquaintances, separation is still needed to protect us and others outside of our immediate household—whether we know and love them or not. This is not easy for any of us. Yet I reflect upon the loss of my beloved husband, David, from cancer three years ago. What if he had been in the hospital for a different reason? What if I had acquired an unknown disease? Much easier to be separated for a short while than for the duration of life. Please wear face coverings and keep at a distance when you venture from your homes. Even when you just walk your dog.

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Catching up with Laurel Anne Hill, as 2019 Blends into 2020

LAUREL ANNE HILL’S IMAGINATION PREPARES TO FLY
WITH COMPANION DR. WHO
USING THEIR TYPEWRITER TARDIS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First of all, I neglected to post my 2019 Holiday letter on this site. I’ll include it in a subsequent entry, due to the sudden cardiac arrest of my previous computer. Second, THE ENGINE WOMAN’S LIGHT is now available on audiobook through Audible. I’m really happy with the narration of Maria Marquis and how the book turned out. The Amazon link is: https://www.amazon.com/The-Engine-Womans-Light/dp/B083N69KGQ/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Next, FAULT ZONE: STRIKE SLIP, the anthology of stories and poems I edited for the California Writers Club San Francisco Peninsula Branch, launched on December 15. Anyone interested in reading this excellent collection should go to https://www.amazon.com/Fault-Zone-Laurel-Anne-Hill/dp/1949534154 

I’ll be updating my 2020 Schedule of Events soon. 2020 will be another busy year. STAY TUNED!