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Mar.03.2010 Clothes Don't Make the Neighbor My grandmother opened the door of her two-room, Castro Street apartment. We hugged each other in the entryway and exchanged the usual greetings. Her jersey dress felt smooth against my arms. I stepped inside her fragrant kitchen. A concerned expression swept across her lined face. She pointed...	Mar.02.2010 Listen to Chapter One of "Heroes Arise," in the Bedroom Closet of Laurel Anne Hill 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...
Feb.19.2010 The Olympic Mood of Laurel Anne Hill: Forget the Gold, Silver and Bronze. I'm Going for Steam on GGRM Engine No. 2472 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...	Feb.15.2010 Authors: Give Back to the Community (by Laurel Anne Hill, Author of "Heroes Arise") I just returned from Radcon, an annual science fiction/fantasy convention. Alaska Airlines lost my luggage on the return trip, but my spirits remained bright as high noon on a sunny day. You see, part of my Radcon adventure included a trip to Southridge High School and the opportunity to talk to...
Feb.08.2010 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. 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...	Feb.08.2010 "The Grave of Mario Bandini," by Laurel Anne Hill (Author of "Heroes Arise") Have you ever noticed a patch of ground where nothing ever seems to grow? My teen characters, Howie and Frank, encounter such a place in my creepy new short story, "The Grave of Mario Bandini." The inspiration for "The Grave of Mario Bandini" came from my friends Donna and Jon...
Feb.05.2010 "Road to the River: Research and Rescue in the Library of Congress," by Laurel Anne Hill (Author of "Heroes Arise") This week, Red Room has showcased the Library of Congress. In honor of the occasion, let me offer a true story of one of my research experiences at the Library of Congress. The following piece, "Road to the River: Research and Rescue in the Library of Congress," was published in the...	Jan.26.2010 Looking for a writing contest? More news about the "Heroes Arise" Science Fiction/Fantasy Novel Award & other literary contests I posted an announcement recently about new writing contests at the 2010 San Mateo County Fair. Please note that the literary contests at the San Mateo County Fair are open to all California residents. There is no age restriction to enter any of the adult fine arts competitions. However, once...
Jan.24.2010 San Francisco Nostalgia: Gloved for all Reasons by Laurel Anne Hill (Author of "Heroes Arise") How many of you recall the San Francisco of yesterday and the importance of wearing gloves downtown? For a dose of San Francisco nostalgia, please listen to my personal true story, Gloved for all Reasons. Gloved for all Reasons relates my life-long relationship with that basic accessory. Go...	Jan.23.2010 Attention Sci-Fi/Fantasy Authors: The "Heroes Arise" Science Fiction/Fantasy Novel Award at the 2010 San Mateo County Fair Looking for a writing contest? The annual San Mateo County Fair includes a competition for literary prizes. In addition to the short story, poetry and essay divisions, there will be four new contests this year. I'll be sponsoring one of these new contests: The "Heroes Arise" Science...

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