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The Pacific Locomotive Association/Niles Canyon Railway 4th of July Picnic

As a member of the Pacific Locomotive Association (PLA), I spent this Fourth of July riding the Niles Canyon Railway with friends and enjoying the amazing members’ picnic feast provided at the Sunol Depot Gardens.

If you love vintage trains, you’ll love the Niles Canyon Railway: http://www.ncry.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=541047&module_id=132166. And they need all sorts of volunteers to keep their railroad running. Check out their website.  (Photos below taken by Laurel Anne Hill, author of “The Engine Woman’s Light.”) 

Early morning before the members of PLA gather for a ride through Niles Canyon.
Clover Valley #4 Photo Run-by.
Niles Canyon Railway goes red, white and blue “Steampunk.”

 

 

 

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Laurel Anne Hill: Meet me at the Fair (The San Mateo County Fair, that is.)

Here is the Literary Stage schedule for the upcoming San Mateo County Fair, which runs from June 10 to 18. Note that I’ll interview Bardi Rosman Koodrin at her book launch on June 10. On June 11, I’ll participate in the Editors’ Panel and “one-on-one” writing consults. I’ll lead the art activity “Create Your Own Space Alien” on June 12. On June 15, I’ll give a workshop about writing from the heart and the pit of the stomach. On June 17, I’m organizing the annual Author Day. Please note that I’ll be present (except for June 16 and the evening of June 14) when there are activities on the Literary Stage–unless I drop from exhaustion. 

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

 

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Laurel Anne Hill Brings “InkJet” to the BayCon 2017 Imagination Health Fair

Will BayCon 2017 welcome a giant squid? You bet it will! “InkJet” contributes to the Imagination Health Fair, a new (and successful) event at BayCon.

“InkJet,” the giant squid, meets Emerian Rich from HorrorAddicts.net. “InkJet” was recently created by StudioArethusa.com and adopted by Laurel Anne Hill.
The Imagination Health Fair’s portal, created by Emerian Rich, being tended by her and her best friend, Ariel.
Poet and children’s author, Jeannine Gerkman, demonstrates the connection between words and imagination.
Local librarian from San Mateo reading Search Magazine’s latest issue.
Search Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief, Jeannie Normandeau, seeks additional contributing authors.
Poet Tina Gibson shows off her new book: “Misfit Island.”
“InkJet,” hoping for additional attention as the Fair winds down.

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Laurel Anne Hill at the Bay Area Book Festival, June 3-4, 2017

BAY AREA BOOK FESTIVAL

Where? In downtown Berkeley, CA. Laurel Anne Hill will be with Sand Hill Review Press, Booths 134 & 136, on Allston Way, across from Berkeley High and near the Festival’s food court. See https://www.baybookfest.org/maps/

When? Saturday June 3 – Sunday June 4 (10 AM to 6 PM).

Why? Why not? Lots of books, authors, and activities. Be sure to check out Sand Hill Review Press and its award-winning books. Also, attention Science Fiction/Fantasy Fans: Cory Doctorow, John Scalzi, Nisi Shawl are on the program participant list.


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BayCon 2017: Laurel Anne Hill’s Schedule

This year, BayCon’s at the San Mateo Marriott San Francisco Airport. I’ll have a busy schedule, as listed below. 2017 marks my tenth year as a BayCon guest. Hope to see some of you there!

 

 

 

SATURDAY, MAY 27

Imagination Health Fair, Saturday 10 am to 2 pm (Laurel Anne Hill will be at the Horror Addicts Table in the Main Lobby.)

HorrorAddicts.Net — Clockwork Wonderland, Saturday 4:00-5:30 PM, Connect 4

Moderator Emerian Rich | Trinity Adler (Contributing author with HorrorAddicts.net) | Mrs. Laurel Anne Hill | Sumiko Saulson (Iconoclast Productions) | Jonathan Fortin | Mr. Ezra Barany | Michele Roger

Come talk Alice, Horror, and hear readings from authors. Door prizes and favors! Emerian Rich (M), Laurel Anne Hill, Sumiko Saulson, J. Malcom Stewart, Loren Rhoads, Ezra Barany, Trinity Adler, Michele Roger, Jonathan Fortin.


Wired for Story,  Saturday 5:30-7:00 PM, Synergy 4
Laurel Anne Hill | R. L. King (Magespace Press) | Meg Elison
Knowing how a readers’ brain works will help you be a much better writer.

SUNDAY, MAY 28

Death always wins, Sunday 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, Synergy 1

Moderator Gregg Castro (Salinan T’rowt’raahl) | Fr John Blaker | Cheri Stryker | Jennifer Nestojko | Mrs. Laurel Anne Hill

An exploration of how death is viewed and dealt with in contemporary society, past cultures and in fiction, We will contrast what some would say to be an avoidance of directly dealing with death in our modern American society and its use in fiction.


Making readers care about your characters, Sunday 1:00-2:30 PM, Synergy 1

Mr. Ezra Barany | Mrs. Laurel Anne Hill | A.E. Marling (Mr.) | Tyler Hayes

Ever read a story and thought, “I have no investment whatsoever in what happens to these people?” Come learn how to avoid that in your own writing.


A Light from the Slush Pile Sunday, 2:30-4:00 PM, Connect 4
Mrs. Laurel Anne Hill  How to help your stories stand out and shine.


Disaster preparation and Urban Survival, Sunday 4:00-5:30 PM  Connect 5

Moderator Michael Sarkisian (JOAT Survival) | Christine Doyle MD (CEP America) | Stephen Nelson | Mrs. Laurel Anne Hill
Our “preppers” talk about supplies and strategies for getting through a disaster in an urban setting.


MONDAY, MAY 29

The Eternal Importance of Research, Sunday 11:30-1:00 PM, Synergy 5

Moderator Kathleen Bartholomew (Kathleen and the Estate of Kage Baker) | Karen Brenchley | Bradford Lyau | Mrs. Laurel Anne Hill | Gregg Castro (Salinan T’rowt’raahl)

SO, what would have happened if the Brits won the War of 1812? Well, actually – they kind of did. Research before you write alternatives to the wrong history. What’s Greek Fire? Or fusion vs fission? The Schwarzschild radius? The Great Californian Mulberry Collapse? Find out before you write your foot into your mouth. Research matters – Also, someone may have thought of your idea before you.