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Author Laurel Anne Hill at BayCon 32: May 23-26, 2014, Santa Clara, CA

Laurel and her amazing steampunk cookie press
Laurel and her amazing steampunk cookie press

Six Panels, two Birds-of-a-Feather gatherings and a writers workshop!  I just received my awesome schedule from the BayCon Programming Committee.  The 2014 BayCon Science Fiction/Fantasy Convention will be held at the Hyatt Regency, Santa Clara, CA, May 23-26.   I hope to see some of you there.

Warm wishes,

Laurel Anne Hill (Award-Winning Author of “Heroes Arise)


FRIDAY, MAY 23:

Building Your Writing Community on Friday at 5:00 PM in Bayshore
[Adrienne Gormley, Setsu Uzume, Dario Ciriello (Moderator), Beth Barany, Dan Hope, Laurel Anne Hill]

So you’re thinking about writing but don’t know how to start. Or you have a manuscript but you’re not ready to show anyone. This panel will discuss how to identify where you are in the process of finishing your book, different types of writing groups and how to utilize them, when to recognize when your work is ready for beta readers, and how to give and receive critique with grace and encouragement.

Horror Steampunk, Clockpunk, Cyberpunk – How Do You Like Your Horror Punked? on Friday at 9:30 PM in Alameda
[Laurel Anne Hill (moderator) Kevin Andrew Murphy, Colin Fisk]

As if horror wasn’t twisted enough, we have to twist it even more. Do you like your horror with gears or wires? Panelists discuss the best punks of horror.

SATURDAY, MAY 24:

Birds of a Feather: Steampunk on Saturday at 10:00 AM in Other 5
(with Margaret McGaffey Fisk and Laurel Anne Hill)

How much steam is in your punk?  How much punk is in your steam?  Come join other enthusiasts of this aesthetic, musical, literary, costuming and lifestyle movement, and share experiences and ideas.

When Good Food Turns Evil on Saturday at 2:00 PM in Lawrence
[Christine Doyle, Sydney Thomson, M.D., Dario Ciriello (moderator) and Laurel Anne Hill]

At one time, margarine was touted as a healthier alternative to butter. This ended after the dangers of trans-fats was discovered. There are still differing opinions on what makes a healthy diet, even after decades of research. What highly touted food items might not be as healthy as you think? Join the panelists as they chew the fat on this topic.

Birds of a Feather: Horror on Saturday at 9:30 PM in Alameda
[Emerian Rich (moderator), Jason Malcolm Stewart, Laurel Anne Hill]

SUNDAY, MAY 25

Writers Workshop:  Laurel Anne Hill will be one of the leaders of a closed writing workshop on Sunday Morning.

Five Dollars, a Dead Fish and a Time Machine: Alternate History on Sunday at 5:00 PM in Alameda

[Kathleen Barthlomew, Bob Brown (moderator), Laurel Anne Hill]

Do-it-yourself alternate history. What if you were given three items? Where would you go back to, what would you change, what trouble would you cause?

MONDAY, MAY 26

Steampunk in Literature on Monday at 10:00 AM in Stevens Creek
[Carrie Sessarego (moderator), Cliff Winnig, Steve Frankel, Laurel Anne Hill]

Discussion of Victorian technology and the proper use of steam power, gunpowder, goggles, and the pith helmet. Especially the goggles.

New Classics: Five Recent SF & F Books you Should Read on Monday at 11:30 AM in Alameda
[Laurel Anne Hill (moderator), Kyle Aisteach, Randy Smith]

What books published in the last decade shouldn’t you miss?

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Is your short story worth $3,000? Enter the Stoneslide Story Contest and find out!

 

Laurel and her amazing steampunk cookie press
Laurel and her amazing steampunk cookie press

Stoneslide Media publishes both  Stoneslide Books and The Stoneslide Corrective. The company was founded by Christopher Wachlin and Jonathan Weisberg, who oversee all editorial functions. Christopher is a long-time friend of mine. The Stoneslide Story Contest looks like a great one to enter, so I’m sharing the link:  http://stoneslidecorrective.com/. Have fun writing!

Laurel Anne Hill (Award-winning author of “Heroes Arise”)

 

The Stoneslide Story Contest

Open to any kind of story up to 10,000 words in length.

They are looking for previously unpublished stories that exemplify the power of narrative to make one think and feel. Ideal stories will use character, plot, description, humor, and concept to open new emotional and cognitive territory for readers. The contest is judged by the editors.

PRIZES

1st $3,000 + publication

2nd $500 + possible publication*

3rd $250 + possible publication*

Four stories will also be recognized for:
-striking use of wit: $100*
-beguiling character: $100*
-description that makes them think they were really there: $100*
-propulsive plot line and/or scene $100*

*All honorees will be considered for publication in the forthcoming Stoneslide Collection, and/or in The Stoneslide Corrective

DATES

Contest opens Thursday, March 20 (first day of spring)
Entries due by Saturday, June 21 (first day of summer)
Notification made on Tuesday, September 23 (first day of fall)

HOW TO ENTER

What do you have to do? Write a kick-ass story. Go to the Stoneslide website: http://stoneslidecorrective.com/.  Submit story and pay a $10 entry fee.

Wait for an answer…
Wait…
Get more and more anxious.
Yell at your kids and the dog.
Imagine how good it would feel to win.
Try using the Stoneslide Rejection Generator to calm your nerves.
Rabidly check your email on September 23.

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Author Laurel Anne Hill at the BIG WOW! ComicFest May 17-18, 2014

Laurel and her amazing steampunk cookie press
Laurel and her amazing steampunk cookie press

 

May 17-18, 2014
May 17-18, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHAM !  POW!  KA-BOOM!  Reality has just smacked me between my big blue bloodshot eyes.  The BIG WOW! ComicFest draws nearer and nearer and I’ll be there in Artist’s Alley, Booth 421A, at the San Jose Convention Center.  This is soooo exciting.  I’ll have my steampunk cookie press on display at my booth and, naturally, some copies of my books.  Fans of girl superhero stories should check out my new short story, “The Storm Riders” in Fault Zone: Shift.

My hours at Booth 421A will be as follows:   

May 17, 3-6 pm
May 18, 10 am – 5 pm

As Stage Manager for the Literary Stage at the upcoming San Mateo County Fair (June 7-15, 2014), I’ll also have fliers about the terrific literary arts program at the fair this year.

Please drop by and say hello.

Warm wishes,
Laurel Anne Hill (Author of “Heroes Arise”)

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San Mateo County Fair Writing Contests: for writers inside AND outside of California (Deadline April 1, 2014)

Got writing?  Whether you write poetry, prose, fiction, nonfiction, literary, western, mysteries/thrillers, science fiction or fantasy, the San Mateo County Fair has a contest for you.  There are even special categories for podcasters and writers 55 years and older.  Plus, there’s an opportunity for a U.S. student writer to win a $20,000 creative writing scholarship to Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont, California.

Writers from BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE of California may enter the San Mateo County Fair writing contests. 

Writers must be at least sixteen years of age to enter in the adult divisions.  The deadline is April 1, 2014.  The fee for each adult division entry is $10.

Most of the contests award cash prizes.

Winners in the adult divisions, pending their permission, will have all or part of their winning entries published in the annual Carry the Light Anthology.  The anthology, to be published by the Sand Hill Review Press, will be sold at the fair and on Amazon.com.

For more information, go to:   https://www.sanmateocountyfair.com/contests/departments/literary-arts.

Happy writing!

Laurel Anne Hill (Author of “Heroes Arise”)
http://www.laurelannehill.com

 

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Laurel Anne Hill Featured in San Francisco Examiner Online!

“February is Women in Horror Month,” writes Sumiko Saulson of the examiner.com Arts and Entertainment section.  “It is part of an initiative designed to celebrate and bring attention to the achievements of women in all aspects of the horror genre.”

Sumiko features ten women horror writers in her article, and I’m included.  I feel so honored!

The writers featured are: Anne Rice, Rain Graves, Jewelle Gomez, Fran Friel, Emerian Rich, Linda Kay Silva, Laurel Anne Hill, Sumiko Saulson, Loren Rhoads and Serena Toxicat.

To read the article, go to:  http://www.examiner.com/list/ten-bay-area-women-horror-writing.

And please purchase (and read) stories by women horror writers.  Support our efforts!

Warm wishes,

Laurel Anne Hill
http://www.laurelannehill.com

 

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RADCON, THE AMAZING! (RadCon 2014 Photo slide show/video on Youtube, created by Laurel Anne Hill)

Hi everyone,

I’m back from RadCon 6B.  I always have fun at RadCon and this year was no exception.

RadCon is a science fiction/fantasy convention held annually in Pasco, Washington, during the month of February.  It’s a fantastic con and I really love the way youth as well as adults join in the fun.  RadCon sponsors writing and art contests for youth, and also arranges for guest participants to visit local schools and talk to students about their occupations and craft.  

Laurel, Dragon and David
One of my favorite costumes this year

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 To view my slide show video of people and costumes from the RadCon 2014 event, go to Youtube:  

RADCON, THE AMAZING!

Enjoy!  And please visit http://www.radcon.org.  
May the memories of RadCon 6B be with you!

Laurel Anne Hill (Award-Winning Author of “Heroes Arise”)

http://www.laurelannehill.com