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May.17.2013
Written by Laurel on May 17th, 2013
You, too, can "save the world."
This past week I created a book trailer for the anthology: HOW BEER SAVED THE WORLD. My short, slide-show video takes a fun, humorous look at the 14 awesome stories in the anthology, all set to music that would...
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May.08.2013
The Wall Street Journal recently published an article written by Julie Barlow and Jean-Benoît Nadeau: Cinco de Mayo No Hecho in México, Actually. In the article they rightly noted that Cinco de Mayo is not celebrated all that much in Mexico outside of the State of Puebla. To...
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May.08.2013
How Beer Saved the World
What’s a proper British maid to do when strange things start happening in her master’s home? To find out, read Laurel Anne Hill’s steampunk short story, “Beware the Nine” – now available in the ebook anthology: How Beer Saved the World (Sky Warrior Books,...
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Apr.27.2013
Shanghai Steam Anthology
I just received awesome news. “Shanghai Steam” (the anthology containing my Moon-Flame Woman short story) has been nominated for an Aurora Award. The annual Aurora Awards are sponsored by the Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Association (CSFFA...
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Apr.26.2013
A Bard in the Hand
Laurel Anne Hill’s new fantasy short story “The Golden Gifts” was recently published in the anthology “Tales of Fortannis: A Bard in the Hand” (Double Dragon Publishing), edited by Michael Ventrella. Donna Galanti has now interviewed Michael...
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Mar.27.2013
There’s a condition I call “old-people feet.” Circulation decreases. Skin dries and cracks like parched earth. Toenails turn to stone. While families of fungi homestead the territories south of the ankles. It’s not a pretty sight.
Old-people feet might not always stink but having the condition...
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Mar.10.2013
RadCon 2013: Hotter than Ever!
Written by Laurel on March 11th, 2013
In February, I again attended RadCon in Pasco, Washington. RadCon is an amazing gathering held at the Red Lion Hotel and organized by fans in the Tri-Cities area. The con encourages local youth to join in the fun, which...
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Mar.08.2013
What if one in every 334 people you knew was an amputee? Not one in every 334 veterans or diabetics—but one in every 334 men, women and children from all backgrounds. Furthermore, what if this tragedy occurred nationally and the factor causing the loss of limbs also contributed to the...
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Mar.04.2013
SAN MATEO COUNTY FAIR WRITING CONTESTS:
Literary Arts entries will be accepted from writers inside AND outside of California. Please note that our NEW DEADLINE for all literary contests is 7 pm on Monday, April 1, 2013. When you fill out your entry form, ignore any reference to a later...
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Feb.03.2013
A home surveillance camera captured a recent burglary attempt in Orinda, California. The footage demonstrated the ease with which burglars determined no one was home and forced open the front door. The occupants of the home posted the video on YouTube. Their neighborhood watch...
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Jan.26.2013
Written by Laurel on January 27th, 2013
Made in the USA
I was a Luddite and proud. No iPhones, iPads, Notebooks or Smartphones for me. My cell phone was too ancient for texting. I preferred Windows XP. I’d bought a flat screen TV only after my twenty-year-old monster died. And my bread...
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Dec.20.2012
Written by Laurel on December 21st, 2012
Get ready to shelve the dragon and uncoil the serpent. The Chinese Year of the Snake slithers into the 2013 waiting room. As you can see, David and I are trying to get a grip on what sort of luck Snaky might bring. All because we’ve “cashed in”...
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Dec.12.2012
Got steam? How about clockwork and goggles? Shanghai Steam, the recently released anthology from Absolute XPress, has all three and way, way more. Qi powered machines and flying monks. Philosophical automatons and paper lantern revolutions. Shanghai steam—a mashup of Chinese wuxia fantasy and...
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Dec.07.2012
I finished writing my annual Christmas letter a few days ago. For at least 35 years (I've forgotten how many), I've sent out creative "letters" during the holiday season--and have received rave reviews. The theme of this year's letter is the approaching Chinese Year of the...
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Dec.05.2012
GUEST POST 12/6/12 BY AUTHOR WENDY D. WALTER.
I’d like to extend a warm welcome to
Wendy D. Walter.
Wendy is a fellow member of California Writers Club, San Francisco/Peninsula Branch.
Be sure to enter her contest for a free copy of Ambril’s Tale: Return of the...
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About Laurel
LAUREL ANNE HILL grew up in San Francisco, with more dreams of adventure than good sense or money. Her close brushes with death, love of family, respect for honor and belief in a higher power continue to influence her writing and life.
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