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How to write a holiday letter that people will love to read (Part 3 of 3) by Laurel Anne Hill

For thirty years–during good times and bad–I've written Christmas letters that people love to read.  To learn my secrets, visit my podcast and bedroom closet at http://laurelannehill.libsyn.com.  I've now posted my third and final podcast on the subject of writing holiday letters.  In this latest episode (approximately 17-1/2 minutes long), I talk about writing holiday letters during difficult times.  For those of you unfamiliar with podcasts, you don't need an ipod to listen.  All you need is a computer with a speaker.

And I've just had my website redesigned.  The new version goes live soon.  Check it out at http://www.laurelannehill.com.

Warm wishes,

Laurel Anne Hill (Author of "Heroes Arise")

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How to write a holiday letter that people will love (Part 2 of 3) by Laurel Anne Hill

Want to write a holiday letter that your friends and family will love to read?  Having trouble using a story format?  Consider using a "first, the good news" format, or maybe creating a brief and light-hearted play.

This month, I'm podcasting a three-part series about writing holiday letters, available for free on iTunes or by visiting my bedroom closet at http://laurelannehill.libsyn.com.  I've now posted part two, approximately 10-1/2 minutes long.  And yes, I really do set up my "recording studio" in my bedroom closet.

By the way, if you have book lovers ages 9 to 90 on your Christmas list, please consider my award-winning novel, "Heroes Arise," now available in hard cover, trade paperback and as a Kindle e-book.  For more information about "Heroes Arise," visit my website at http://www.laurelannehill.com.

Warm wishes,

Laurel Anne Hill (Author and Former Underground Storage Tank Operator)

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Two rivals at a vampire family Christmas party? See "Eternal Poetry" by Laurel Anne Hill

A twenty-something woman vampire (who has not yet gone through "the change") falls in love with a shape-shifting poet who works nights as a security guard.   But that vampire woman's family tries to set her up with someone else instead.  Neither guy knows about the other one.  What will happen when the  shapeshifting poet meets his rival at the annual family Christmas party?

To find out, visit my two-part podcast at: http://laurelannehill.libsyn.com/index.php?post_year=2009&post_month=09. 

Happy holidays!

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

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How to write a holiday letter that people will love (by Laurel Anne Hill, Author of "Heroes Arise")

Want to write a holiday letter that your friends and family will love to read?  Well, don't drown your paragraphs in details.  Sprinkle in your news, like seasoning to flavor a stew.  I've used this technique with success for thirty years.

This month, I'm podcasting a three-part series about writing holiday letters,  available for free on iTunes or  by visiting my bedroom closet at http://laurelannehill.libsyn.com.  I've now posted part one, approximately 13-1/2 minutes long.  And yes, I really do set up my "recording studio" in my bedroom closet.

By the way, if you have book lovers ages 9 to 90 on your Christmas list, please consider my award-winning novel, "Heroes Arise," now available in hard cover, trade paperback and as a Kindle e-book.  For more information about "Heroes Arise," visit my website at http://www.laurelannehill.com.

Warm wishes,

Laurel Anne Hill (Author and Former Underground Storage Tank Operator)

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Climategate: Will Investigative Heroes Please Arise? (by Laurel Anne Hill, Author of "Heroes Arise")

This week I've followed both the "Climategate" controversy and lack of controversy, that is, the simultaneous media reaction and lack of reaction to the electronic documents and communications stolen from the servers of the Climate Research Unit at the University of East Anglia in England.  The possibility that test results unsupportive of man-made global warming have been swept under the scientific rug is profoundly disturbing.  Yes, disturbing enough for me to use an adverb.

As I recall from my own days in scientific research, the scientific method boils down to the following:

*  Ask "the question"

*  Do preliminary research

*  Formulate your hypothesis about the question

*  Test the hypothesis experimentally, collect data and analyze results

*  Draw a conclusion that accepts or rejects your hypothesis

*  Communicate your results/conclusions along with recommendations for future experiments

The process of scientific research should not include concealing data or preventing the communication of results and conclusions.  Nor should scientists close themselves off from criticism.  The scientific method should serve as a tool in humanity's search for truth.

I hope to see this matter clarified in an informative and non-sensationalistic manner.

Will investigative "heroes" please arise?

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

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