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RavenCon 2010: Schedule for Laurel Anne Hill (Author of "Heroes Arise")

Laurel Anne Hill’s Schedule for RavenCon 2010 at the Holiday Inn Koger Center in Richmond, VA, April 9-11, is as follows:

  

Friday, April 9

4 pm, Room E, Kill Them All-And Let the Reader Sort Them Out  How does one resolve the issues of the not so happy ending? Many times the kill them all kind of ending is not a big winner with readers or movie goers. Yet to not do so, may change the intent of the writer. Do writers have to knuckle under and change the endings or are they brave enough to let it all happen the way they see it?

Valerie Griswold-Ford, Laurel Anne Hill, Stuart Jaffe, Lee Martindale

 

11 pm, Cove, The Changing Face, Body, Language, Imagery…etc. of Feminism in SF and Fantasy  Feminism has been introduced in literature in various ways. But as with everything, time mandates that in order to keep the interest of the audience, some things have to change. Or do they? Are there ways in which feminism can displayed without the “in your face” use of the stereotypical woman who can kick every alien’s ass and yet still be womanly?

Gregory Eatroff, Laurel Anne Hill, Nancy Holzner, Laura Underwood

 

Saturday, April 10

10 am, Dealers, Signing,  Laurel Anne Hill

 

4 pm, Anna, Putting the Adult in Young Adult Stories

How do you decide when too much is well…too much? How is a successful story created that satisfies the wants and desires of more than just one market while not going overboard in the process?

Mike Allen, Rachael Caine, Laurel Anne Hill, Amy Sturgis

 

9 pm, Anna, And Then Buffy Met Edward: The End

There are vampires and well there are vampires. Is there a form of discrimination against the too “soft” types or is that the new norm? Has society become vampire friendly or are we being led astray by political and societal correctness? Do vampires have to sparkle in order to be successful?

Catherine Asaro, Rachael Caine, Chris Flick, Laurel Anne Hill

 

Sunday, April 11

10 am, New River, “Breathing Life into you Writing” Workshop

A two-hour workshop that focuses on staying close to the point-of-view of characters and revealing the story world through their five senses, thereby creating authentic, believable characters. Discussion also about story structure, believable dialogue, creating forward momentum and strong/weak verb usage.  

Led by Laurel Anne Hill, with the assistance of Nancy Holzner, Barbara Ish and Allen Wold.

 

2 pm, Anna, Rapid Fire Reading Given by Members of Broad Universe

 

And watch for the launch of Rum and Runestones: Magical Tales of Piracy (Dragon Moon Press, 2010), Edited by Valerie Griswold-Ford.  Laurel’s short story, “Thar Be Magic” will appear in this anthology.  Visit the Laurel Anne Hill website at http://www.laurelannehill.com.

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"Crescendo" at St. Sulpice in Paris (by Laurel Anne Hill)

In 2002, my husband and I spent the month of November in Paris.  Our dream vacation.  I was still recovering from a severe illness when I attended worship services at St. Sulpice, a church nearby our rented apartment.  I experienced more than I had anticipated that Sunday morning, and “Crescendo,” relates my true, inspirational (and award-winning) story.  To listen to this ten-minute story (an mp3 file), go to http://laurelannehill.libsyn.com.  This podcast also is available for free on iTunes.

None of the music in my podcast came from the grand organ at St. Sulpice, but such music can be found through Google.  The introduction and closing music I used was graciously provided by Looperman at http://www.looperman.com. 

Warm regards,

Laurel Anne Hill

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

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"Rum and Runestones," RavenCon & Breathing New Life into your Writing (Laurel Anne Hill's Adventure)

Rum and Runestones, RavenCon, and Breathing New Life into your Writing:  Ahoy me hearties.  It be me pleasure to announce the launch of “Rum and Runestones: Magical Tales of Piracy” (Dragon Moon Press, 2010).  The tales in this anthology be:

“Steer a Pale Course” by Gail Martin
“Cursed Luck” by BA Collins
“Booty Haul” by Danny Birt
“God Empress of the Sea” by James S Reichert
“Thar Be Magic” by Laurel Anne Hill
“A Treacherous Stone” by MJ Blehart
“Making History” by Tera Fulbright
“Mister Adventure in Neverland” by Davey Beauchamp
“X Spots the Mark” by Michael A Ventrella
“In the Runes” by Danielle Ackley-McPhail
“A Final Battle” by Stuart Jaffe
“At Map’s End” by Misty Massey
(Introduction by editor Valerie Griswold-Ford, and artwork by Bryan Prindiville) 

Laurel Anne Hill (Author of “Thar Be Magic” and “Heroes Arise”) be preparin’ for the launch at RavenCon 2010, in Richmond, Virginia.  The Flying Dutchman be her travelin’ companion.  And Laurel plans to be givin’ a two-hour workshop (Breathing New Life into your Writing) on Sunday mornin’ April 11, durin’ which there be no pirate talk from she.  

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LISTEN TO CHAPTER ONE OF "HEROES ARISE," IN THE BEDROOM CLOSET OF LAUREL ANNE HILL

March 2, 2010, 2:30 pm

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I've done it, finally.  I've recorded Chapter One of my award-winning novel, "Heroes Arise" (KOMENAR Publishing, 2007).  "Heroes Arise" is set in an alternate world, a world with careful customs of vengeance.  The story is about breaking the cycle of vengeance, about reaching into our own personal darkness to find the light of reason.  "Heroes Arise" also is about love, honor, faith and duty.

To listen to Chapter One:  A Blood Alliance, go to http://laurelannehill.libsyn.com.  You can also download my reading from the podcast section of iTunes.

Thank you,

Laurel Anne Hill  (Author and Former Underground Storage Tank Operator); http://www.laurelannehill.com

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Forget Gold, Silver or Bronze. Laurel Anne Hill is Going for Steam!

Whoo-hoo!  I'm signed up for Run-A-Steam-Locomotive, sponsored by the Golden Gate Railroad Museum.  And my husband, David, will join me in the engine cab of No. 2472 along the Niles Canyon Railway track.  I have three weeks to lose five pounds so I can fit into my old blue-and-white striped coveralls.   Oh, yeah, I better review a lot of stuff about steam locomotives, too.

Laurel Anne Hill

Author of "Heroes Arise," http://www.laurelannehill.com

 

Run-A-Steam Locomotive

GGRM Staff
February, 2010

Your once in a lifetime opportunity to take the throttle of SP #2472
 
  

The Golden Gate Railroad Museum, in conjunction with the Niles Canyon Railway, is excited to announce the opportunity of a lifetime. Take a step back in time and fulfill your childhood fantasy of running a steam locomotive with our "Run-A-Steam-Locomotive" program.

The Run-A-Steam-Locomotive program will be held on Thursday, March 11, and Friday, March 12, 2010 on the Niles Canyon Railway in beautiful Niles, California.  What better way to gear up for Winterail 2010?

  • Operations will utilize the GGRM's former Southern Pacific 4-6-2 #2472
  • An instructional course will be provided by the Golden Gate Railroad Museum's Chief Mechanical Officer on the safe and proper handling of a steam locomotive.
  • During your one hour session you will operate SP 2472 from the end of yard limits at Niles two miles into the canyon and back at 10 miles per hour.
  • Two people can share an operating session; Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Proper clothing is required. We recommend a long sleeve shirt, boots and gloves.
  • Former Southern Pacific Club-Lounge No. 2979 will serve as the classroom and refreshment area.
  • Participants will receive a certificate and special recognition item.

Tickets can be purchased online at http://ral.eventbrite.com.

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Radcon 2010 Schedule for Laurel Anne Hill (author of "Heroes Arise")

Laurel Anne Hill's schedule at Radcon 2010,

Red Lion in Pasco, Washington, February 12-14.

 

I'm looking forward to another great Radcon.  The event in 2009 was awesome!

 

Friday, Feb. 12, morning.  Laurel Anne Hill will be a presenter at Southridge High School

 

Friday, Feb. 12, 4-5 pm, Ruby Room. Writing for the Next Generation.  Young adults grow up.  How do you keep them interested in your stories, your books, your world?

Bobbie Benton-Hull, Deby Fredericks, Harold Gross, Laurel Anne Hill, Christina York

 

Saturday, Feb. 13, 11 am – 1 pm, Bronze Room.  Lunch as a book signing.

 

Saturday, Feb. 13, 2 – 3 pm, Emerald Room. Genetically Engineering your Offspring.

The future of genetic engineering is coming!  What are you going to do?

Brenda Cooper, David Goldman, Joey Jordan, Laurel Anne Hill, Miki Garrison

 

Saturday, Feb. 13, 5 – 5:30 pm, Laurel Anne Hill reads "Wings of Revenge," her off-beat vampire story recently featured on Horror Addicts (http://www.horroraddicts.net.)

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