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Trying To Be Positive With Anne MatthewsLaurel - From Being Told She Needed Donor Eggs To Conceiving Twins NaturallyOn this Episode Laurel shares her extensive trials and explorations from facing unexplained infertility issues to the unexpected joy of conceiving twins. Laurel discusses the emotional and physical challenges she faced, situating her experience within a broader discussion on the state of women's healthcare, particularly concerning fertility and maternal care. We cover how Laurel tries different methods, including acupuncture and changes to lifestyle, nutrition, and mindset, guided by advice and support from her healthcare provider. Despite bleak prospects presented by fertility clinics, including suggestions of IVF and donor eggs, Laurel eventually conceived naturally after focusing on her overall well-being...2024-04-1554 min
Betrayal Trauma Recovery - BTR.ORG3 Ways to Know He’s Love Bombing You – Laurel’s StoryIs your husband love bombing you? Laurel is on the podcast, discussing love bombing, also known as "grooming".2023-11-071h 04
What Should I Read Next?An "impossible" travel reading projectToday's guest loves to travel, and since she hasn't been doing quite as much of that in recent years, she's relied on books to take her to a wide range of destinations.Laurel Korwin is a wife, toddler mom, and software engineer who lives in San Francisco, and she's found her work in code overlaps nicely with her love of reading. While she reads a range of genres, Laurel has a particular affection for a certain kind of story that lets her travel to otherwise unaccessible times and places. Anne and Laurel have a great conversation about...2023-05-0949 min
Sleepy Bedtime BlessingsEnergetic Wobbles + Anne of Green Gables Part 16🌸 Hello Beautiful Friends! Welcome to episode 132 of Sleepy Bedtime Blessings! I am your host Laurel Bleadon-Maffei and in this episode, we have a wonderful blend of soothing energies and delightful storytime.First, let's explore the energetic wobbles many of us are feeling and how we can navigate through them with ease and grace. The angels bring forth their loving light to help ease any worries or anxiety so you can drift off into a peaceful slumber.Then, let's continue with our beloved book, "Anne of Green Gables" by Lucy Maud Montgomery. In this chapter, Anne and...2023-02-2650 min
Quantum Growth & ConnectionThink Before You Speak!In this episode, Anne Corbin explores the power of language and its influence on our reality. She discusses linguistic entertainment, education's role in shaping individuality, and the evolution of language. Anne also shares a thought-provoking poem, 'Secret Spells of the English Language'.
We are told that English is a particularly difficult language to learn with words with often two or more separate meanings. Its complexity, however, offers great opportunities. Anne takes a look at the work of Laurel Airica and how what we say and how we say it is intrinsically linked to our Mind, Body and Spirit.
...2023-01-2717 minSleepy Bedtime BlessingsBlossoming Open + Anne of Green Gables Part 15 Welcome to the first episode of 2023. Laurel and the angels bring forth gentle wisdom to help you open to the energies of the new year. Then we dive back into Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery. When we visit with Anne again, she and Diana have started The Story Club to help Diana and their other classmates develop their imagination. Then Anne has a beauty debacle when she buys hair dye from a peddler passing through town. The story begins at 17:20You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.com2023-01-0150 min
Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 3 - Richard Musgrove is a Dick (Persuasion)Admiral and Mrs. Croft comes to check out Kellynch Hall. Sir Walter, Elizabeth, and Mrs. Clay head to Bath, while Anne goes to stay with her sister Mary. Anne is the on-call therapist at Uppercross. Mary is the most. We find out that Captain Wentworth will soon by visiting.
Akina and I go on a bit of a tangent about turning 40, getting married young, and how weird it is to have two anniversaries.
What we’re reading/watching/listening to: Severance, Under the Banner of Heaven, The Idiot by Elif Batuman
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Wine Behind The ScenesThe Vines, the Greek and the English girl (Part 1)Getting on that flight to Greece many summers ago changed Anne Kokotos' life. Along with meeting a Greek husband, she fell in love with Greece. Soon, she began learning the language, which led to a life spent in vineyards, winemaking, and running her own business. Despite not knowing much about winemaking at the start, she and her husband have kept it going with much passion and dedication to grow it to what it is today. Anne tells the story of how she made her way to Greece, stayed and found her place, married...2022-11-3022 minSleepy Bedtime BlessingsAngel Love + Anne of Green Gables Part 14The angels bring forth an infusion of love and comfort for you to help lull you to sleep. Then we return to the pages of Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery. As we rejoin the story, Matthew is colluding with Mrs. Lynde to get Anne a fashionable new dress for Christmas with the much-desired "puff" sleeves. There is a Christmas concert and then Anne and Diana are inspired to create The Story Club. The story begins at 10:40You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.comReceive an insp...2022-11-1351 minSleepy Bedtime BlessingsHealing Temple + Anne of Green Gables Part 13Tonight you are invited to visit a Healing Temple on the angelic realm where the angels will help to clear and balance your energy field. Then we return to the pages of Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery. When we rejoin Anne, she is recovering from a broken ankle (caused by her acceptance of a "dare") and Matthew is contemplating buying Anne a new dress with "puff" sleeves for Christmas. The story begins at 18:57You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.comReceive an inspirational message from Laur...2022-10-1657 minSleepy Bedtime BlessingsAngel Love + Anne of Green Gables Part 12Lots of love and light flowing to you as you get ready for a good night's sleep. Then we return to the pages of Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery. We pick up the story in the middle of Chapter 21: A New Departure in Flavorings. Marilla has invited the new minister and his wife to tea. At Anne's request, Marilla allows Anne to bake the layer cake all on her own. But alas, an inadvertent switch in the contents of a bottle labeled "vanilla" creates an odd combination that has Anne in tears over her "liniment cake." ...2022-10-0958 minSleepy Bedtime BlessingsCalming Love from the Angels + Anne of Green Gables Part 11The angels bring forth calming waves of love to help you drift off into a deep state of rest. Then we return to the pages of Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery. We begin with chapter 20, A Good Imagination Gone Wrong. You see, Anne and Diana have been using their imaginations to tell each others ghost stories about the woods between their homes. Now Marilla needs Anne to go at nightfall to the Barry's to retrieve a needed apron pattern. But Anne resists because she's let her imagination get the best of her. The story be...2022-09-0557 minSleepy Bedtime BlessingsYour Beautiful Voice + Anne of Green Gables Part 10In this episode Laurel and the angels will bring you inspiration and guidance for opening to your authentic voice. You'll receive some easy tips for upleveling your affirmations, waves of love from the angels and more. Then we return to Part 10 of Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery. In this next chapter Anne and Diana attend a concert, create upheaval with Diana's elderly aunt and then its up to Anne to set things right. The story begins at 23:36You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.comReceive an...2022-08-1756 minSleepy Bedtime BlessingsLightness of Spirit + Anne of Green Gables Part 9The angels bring forth a beautiful infusion of Lightness of Spirit for you in this episode. Then we continue our adventure with Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery. In our next installment, Anne and her best bosom friend, Diana Barry have been separated because Anne accidentally gets Diana intoxicated one afternoon. They miss each other desperately. Then one night, while the adults are out of town, Anne comes to the aid of Diana's baby sister who is sick with croup and Diana's mother finally sees the light and allows the two girls to be reunited. It is a...2022-08-1059 minSleepy Bedtime BlessingsNavigating Stillness + Anne of Green Gables Part 8In tonight's episode the angels help us contemplate the wisdom of stillness when it appears on our path. Then we go back to the sweet story Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery. We resume with chapter 16 in which Anne accidentally gets her best bosom friend, Diana, intoxicated by unknowingly serving her Mirella's currant wine instead of cherry cordial. Diana's mother, Mrs. Barry is not happy with Anne and seeks to keep the two girls apart. The story begins at 15:51You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.comRe...2022-08-0354 minSleepy Bedtime BlessingsWaves of Angel Love + Anne of Green Gables Part 7Beautiful waves of love from the angels flow to you from tonight's episode. Then we return to the sweet story Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery. We resume with chapter 15 in which Anne has her first experiences at the town's school and gets off to a rocky start with fellow pupil, Gilbert Blythe. The story begins at 15:00You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.comReceive an inspirational message from Laurel + Illuminating Souls each day via email. Join our Daily Inspiration Blast for a sweet little morsel of...2022-07-2454 min
Inventors Helping InventorsWebsite consultant invents app to help women entrepreneurs thrive - Laurel Anne StarkAlan interviews Laurel Anne Stark. As a consultant, Laurel Anne Stark helped entrepreneurs to overcome obstacles to success. She noticed that women entrepreneurs faced uniquely difficult challenges not faced by her men clients. After 4 years of research, she invented the Resurgo app to help women entrepreneurs thrive. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.resurgo.app 2022-07-0436 minSleepy Bedtime BlessingsAngel Blessings + Anne of Green Gables Part 6Gorgeous waves of love from the angels await you in tonight's episode. Then we continue our reading from Anne of Green Gables. Anne is about to meet her neighbor, Diana, who she hopes will become her "best bosom friend" and then there is the excitement of the upcoming picnic. The story begins at 13:20You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.comReceive an inspirational message from Laurel + Illuminating Souls each day via email. Join our Daily Inspiration Blast for a sweet little morsel of goodness delivered to your mailbox M...2022-06-0857 minSleepy Bedtime BlessingsDivine Love + Anne of Green Gables Part 5The angels bring forth blessings of love to assist you in drifting off to sleep and we explore the wisdom of "blossoming" like the summer garden. Then Laurel will read to you the fifth installment of Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery. May you be inspired by Anne's brightness of Spirit. And if you fall asleep during the story, no worries, just pick up the story wherever you are in the moment. There's nothing you need to pay attention to. Just think of this as a loving broadcast that will keep you company until you drift off. 2022-06-0557 min
The Relatable Voice PodcastWriting What You Used to Know, with Laurel Anne HillWelcome back to today’s episode of the RV! We are headed to California to speak to Laurel Anne Hill. Laurel has 40 years of experience in science related fields such as nuclear medicine technology. She is an author and her most recent novel is entitled Plague of Flies. Award-winning author (and former underground storage tank operator) Laurel Anne Hill swears emotions are vital to unlocking memories.Find more on her Website: https://laurelannehill.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurel.hill.7Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurelannehill 2022-02-2031 min
Self Discovery Wisdom PodcastAK22-05 Laurel Anne Hill. A Plague of Flies.YA author Laurel Anne Hill. She will discuss her latest novel, Plague of Flies, which takes readers back in time to 1846 and the western section of Mexican Alta California, on a mystical fantasy adventure. Laurel Anne will talk about why it's important for young adult readers (teens, aged 14 and up) to read fiction. She can also discuss how research into her Mexican heritage revealed a dark secret about her ancestors -- those who were threatened to let go of their land, to make way for a new railroad.https://selfdiscoverymedia.com/?p=1005402022-02-011h 40
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Laurel Anne Hill—author and former underground storage tank operator—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 her life. Laurel has authored over 30 published short stories and two award-winning YA novels, most recently THE ENGINE WOMAN’S LIGHT, the gripping spirits-meet-steampunk, coming-of-age heroic journey of a young Latina...2022-01-1142 minSleepy Bedtime BlessingsAngel Blessings + Anne of Green Gables Part 4The angels bring forth blessings of love to assist you in drifting off to sleep. Then Laurel will read to you the fourth installment of Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery. We hope you are feeling inspired by Anne's brightness of Spirit. And if you fall asleep during the story, no worries, just pick up the story wherever you are in the moment. There's nothing you need to pay attention to. Just think of this as a loving broadcast that will keep you company until you drift off. The story begins at 11:00You ca...2022-01-0959 minSleepy Bedtime BlessingsA Sweet Intention for You + Anne of Green Gables Part 3Tonight Laurel and the angels share with you a sweet intention and a morsel of inspiration for you. Then Laurel will read to you the third installment of Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery. It's time to rest, relax and receive the love of your angels!The story begins at 15:15You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.comReceive an inspirational message from Laurel + Illuminating Souls each day via email. Join our Daily Inspiration Blast for a sweet little morsel of goodness delivered to your mailbox Monday th...2022-01-0554 minSleepy Bedtime BlessingsAngel Blessings + Anne of Green Gables Part 2 The angels meet you in a place of love tonight. Then Laurel will read to you the second installment of Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery. It's time to rest, relax and receive the love of your angels!The story begins at 12:10You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.comReceive an inspirational message from Laurel + Illuminating Souls each day via email. Join our Daily Inspiration Blast for a sweet little morsel of goodness delivered to your mailbox Monday thru Friday. Find daily inspirational messages on...2021-12-191h 02Sleepy Bedtime BlessingsAnne of Green Gables Part 1 + Angel Love for YouTonight we begin with a whoosh of love from the angels followed by part one of Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery. It's a sweet story sure to delight your heart as you drift off to sleep. The story begins at 12:10You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.comReceive an inspirational message from Laurel + Illuminating Souls each day via email. Join our Daily Inspiration Blast for a sweet little morsel of goodness delivered to your mailbox Monday thru Friday. Find daily inspirational messages on t...2021-12-1557 min
POWER UP WOMEN!Historical Fantasy Author Laurel Anne HillHistorical fantasy author Laurel Anne Hill joins Anne to talk about her newest book, PLAGUE OF FLIES: Revolt of the Spirits, 1846. On the back of a black, Andalusian stallion, readers are whisked back in time to the western section of Mexican Alta California in the mid-19th Century. Guide for the adventure, Catalina Delgado, is a courageous, Mexican teenager fighting for her family, her country and the "old ways" that are under attack in a rapidly changing world. Hill is a strong advocate for the value of reading to develop imagination and the importance of girls meeting strong female role...2021-12-0718 min
You Might Know Her FromLaurel HollomanTalking, laughing, loving, breathing this week with none other than Laurel Holloman. You Might Know Her From The Incredibly True Adventures of Two Girls in Love, Boogie Nights, Prefontaine, Tumbleweeds, Angel, The Myth of Fingerprints, The L Word, and The L Word: Generation Q. We talked to Laurel about the challenges and rewards of taking a break from acting in order to pursue her visual art career, making a splash during the ‘90s indie cinema movement playing a young lesbian in The Incredibly True Adventures of Two Girls in Love, and, of course, her iconic role as Tina Kennard on...2021-08-1255 min
And Then Everything ChangedA Better Culture for Women in the Workplace and Beyond featuring Laurel Anne StarkFor years Laurel Anne Stark put her mental health aside and focused only on work. She drove herself to exhaustion the way so many self-employed women do: never cutting herself slack, never asking for help, yet determined to focus only on work and being productive. Then one day she began digging into research about the wellbeing of the self-employed. She found that 3 out of 4 entrepreneurs suffer from a mental health issue which is further compounded for women in business because of the wage gap, sexual harassment, and the lack of gender parity. Because of these inequities, many women avoid...2021-05-2032 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Marie-Anne Dagues of PerifitMarie-Anne is a 32 year old from Paris, mom of a 2-yo little girl. She has a background in marketing and media, and joined Perifit in 2020 to help the company grow and make the product available to as many women as possible worldwide. At Perifit, Marie-Anne leads marketing, communication and distribution. Perifit is a connected solution for autonomous pelvic floor rehabilitation. It combines biofeedback from a connected probe and an app inclusive of 9 games to help women understand their training (the quality of their contraction and relaxation) and motivate them in training regularly. Perifit helps with solving stress incontinence...2021-04-1533 min
Women Leading ChangeThe First App Designed to Support the Mental and Emotional Health of Women Entrepreneurs - an Interview with Laurel Anne StarkLaurel Anne Stark is the founder of Resurgo, the only web-app designed to support self-employed women to overcome three of the four main obstacles to growing their business all in one convenient tool. Her mission is to support one million female entrepreneurs to do well in life and business. She says "Now, more than ever, we need to support the world's problem solvers and innovators!"
Resurgo is designed to support self-employed women to
grow and scale their businesses at the rate of men
do well in life and business
connect with a like-minded community of women
ge...2020-10-2651 min
Listen to Audiobooks in Fiction, Coming of AgeThe Engine Woman's Light by Laurel Anne HillPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/428210 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Engine Woman's Light Author: Laurel Anne Hill Narrator: Maria Marquis Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 49 minutes Release date: October 17, 2019 Genres: Coming of Age Publisher's Summary: Spirits watch over Juanita. But who is she? A mystic in love who holds life sacred? Or a ghost-possessed railroad saboteur? In 1894, a mystical vision of an airship appears to fifteen-year-old Juanita. The ethereal captain commands her to prevent California’s thrown-away people—including young children—from boarding trains to an asylum. That institution’s director plots murder to reduce the inmate populati...2019-10-1805 min
Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Coming of AgeThe Engine Woman's Light by Laurel Anne HillPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/428210to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Engine Woman's Light
Author: Laurel Anne Hill
Narrator: Maria Marquis
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 49 minutes
Release date: October 17, 2019
Genres: Coming of Age
Publisher's Summary:
Spirits watch over Juanita. But who is she? A mystic in love who holds life sacred? Or a ghost-possessed railroad saboteur? In 1894, a mystical vision of an airship appears to fifteen-year-old Juanita. The ethereal captain commands her to prevent California’s thrown-away people—including young children—from boarding trains to an asylum. That institution’s director plots murder to reduce the inmate population. Yet to s...2019-10-1811h 49Get Your Favorite Full Audiobooks in Science Fiction & Fantasy, Apocalyptic & DystopianThe Engine Woman's Light by Laurel Anne HillPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/428210to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Engine Woman's Light
Author: Laurel Anne Hill
Narrator: Maria Marquis
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 49 minutes
Release date: October 17, 2019
Genres: Apocalyptic & Dystopian
Publisher's Summary:
Spirits watch over Juanita. But who is she? A mystic in love who holds life sacred? Or a ghost-possessed railroad saboteur? In 1894, a mystical vision of an airship appears to fifteen-year-old Juanita. The ethereal captain commands her to prevent California’s thrown-away people—including young children—from boarding trains to an asylum. That institution’s director plots murder to reduce the inmate population. Yet to save...2019-10-1711h 49
Get Your Favorite Full Audiobooks in Science Fiction & Fantasy, Apocalyptic & DystopianThe Engine Woman's Light by Laurel Anne HillPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/428210 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Engine Woman's Light Author: Laurel Anne Hill Narrator: Maria Marquis Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 49 minutes Release date: October 17, 2019 Genres: Apocalyptic & Dystopian Publisher's Summary: Spirits watch over Juanita. But who is she? A mystic in love who holds life sacred? Or a ghost-possessed railroad saboteur? In 1894, a mystical vision of an airship appears to fifteen-year-old Juanita. The ethereal captain commands her to prevent California’s thrown-away people—including young children—from boarding trains to an asylum. That institution’s director plots murder to reduce the inmate population. Yet to s...2019-10-1705 min
seated at the writers table podcast#117 The Engine Woman's Light - Laurel Anne HillI spoke with author of "The Engine Woman's Light" Laurel Anne Hill at the LA Times Festival of Books. Laurel Anne Hill grew up in San Francisco, California, 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 her life. She has authored two award-winning novels: The Engine Woman’s Light(Sand Hill Review Press), a gripping spirits-meet-steampunk tale, and Heroes Arise(KOMENAR Publishing). Laurel’s published short stories and nonfiction pieces total over fort...2019-04-2222 min
How to be a RedheadEp 15: How to Keep Redhead Skin Strong with NIA24’s Director of Education, Laurel Anne OswaldLaurel Anne Oswald is the special guest. She’s the Director of Education at NIA24 — a ‘redhead friendly’ approved skincare company both Adrienne and Stephanie have been using for the past 3-4 months non-stop. NIA24 was also featured in the December Holiday H2BAR Box and will be in the upcoming February H2BAR Box. This podcast episode is not sponsored.
The topic is all about keeping redhead skin strong this winter. Most redheads have very sensitive skin and the winter wind and harsh temperatures can cause peeling, redness, dryness and sometimes rosacea.
Laurel Anne talks about Pro-Niaci...2019-01-2553 min
Legion of Leia PodcastLegion of Leia Podcast S2, Ep. 21: Laurel Anne Hill, Author of The Engine Woman's LightOn this week’s Legion of Leia podcast, we welcome author Laurel Anne Hill On this week’s episode of the Legion of Leia podcast, myself and my co-host Anastasia Washington welcome Laurel Anne Hill, author of the steampunk/mysticism novel “The Engine Wom...2018-10-1548 min
The Well Minded Podcast with Master Therapist Lynn Matti21. Searching for The Magic Bullet of Happiness. An Interview with Laurel Anne Stark.Laurel Anne Stark is speaker, writer, mentor, entrepreneur and women in long term sobriety. Laurel Anne learned from her “work hard, play hard” mantra and tells how she transformed her life of “trainwrecking around” by breaking up with alcohol and becoming a seeker of the sustainable home, health and work life. 2018-07-2755 min
The Well Minded Podcast with Master Therapist Lynn Matti21. Searching for The Magic Bullet of Happiness. An Interview with Laurel Anne Stark.Laurel Anne Stark is speaker, writer, mentor, entrepreneur and women in long term sobriety. Laurel Anne learned from her “work hard, play hard” mantra and tells how she transformed her life of “trainwrecking around” by breaking up with alcohol and becoming a seeker of the sustainable home, health and work life. 2018-07-2755 min
Catalog of Interviews and BitsLAUREL ANNE HILLAUREL ANNE HIL2018-06-0700 min
Welcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)"Mistress of the Solstice" by Anna Kashina (A Reading by Laurel Anne Hill)Welcome to my bedroom closet!
I met author Anna Kashina at the 2014 World Fantasy Convention in Arlington, Virginia. We were attending a party there, and the opening chapters of her award-winning fantasy novel, "Mistress of the Solstice," captivated me. And it wasn't the wine. It was her writing.
Anna agreed to let me podcast one of the opening chapters of "Mistress of the Solstice." I hope you enjoy her story as much as I did.
To find out more about Anna Kashina and "Mistress of the Solstice," go to https://annakashinablog.wordpress.com/. T...2014-11-2429 min
Welcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)Join Hands for Polytechnic: The San Francisco Polytechnic High School Cornerstone ProjectWelcome to my bedroom closet!
Today, my guest of honor is a photograph of the San Francisco Polytechnic High School cornerstone, which dedicated Polytechnic alumni are working to return to where the school once stood.
Included in this podcast is a reading of a short story by Marianne Eichenbaum: "I am the Polytechnic High School Cornerstone and this is my journey." The music used in the podcast is the Our Director march, composed by Frederick Ellsworth Bigelow in 1892 and recorded by the Victor Military Band in 1911. The recording was furnished by the Library of...2014-01-1215 min
Welcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)Lost Music, Lost Memory: The Reawakening of "El Tecolote" (by Emigdio Medina, 1875)Welcome to my bedroom closet.
One hundred thirty-seven years ago, my Mexican great-grandfather, Emigdio Medina, composed a schottische, entitled El Tecolote. The Owl. I discovered the sheet music in an online library listing in 2010. A long-forgotten song? Might no one have heard the piece for over 100 years?
I asked my dear sister-in-law, Martha, to play El Tecolote on her piano for me to record. She suffers from Alzheimer's, but has not forgotten her music.
Lost music. Lost memory. Together both were found, at least for a while. Ah, the magic and harmony of two musicia...2012-06-1907 min
Welcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)Story Magic on Walpurgisnacht for the 2012 Wicked Women Writers ChallengeWelcome to my hearth on Walpurgisnacht 2012.
On this night, I prepare the story assignments for the 2012 Wicked Women Writers Challenge sponsored by HorrorAddicts.net. Who will be "Most Wicked 2012?" The process starts now.
Warm and Wicked Wishes,
Laurel Anne Hill (Most Wicked 2011)http://www.laurelannehill.com 2012-05-0107 min
Welcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)"Flight of Destiny" (An Award-Winning Steampunk/Horror Short Story Podcast)Welcome to my bedroom closet.
Okay, I know what my website claims. Laurel Anne Hill crafts stories with inspirational premises, right? Worthiness is rewarded, right? Yet many of my short stories these days lurk in shadows of the horror genre. In fact, Horror Addicts (http://www.horroraddicts.net) named me “Most Wicked 2011″ for my entry, Flight of Destiny, in their Wicked Women Writers Challenge. How can a gal who believes in worthiness be most wicked?
Worthiness has its reward. Unworthiness does, too.
But wait, I’ve been known to inflict horror upon my characters wh...2012-02-2333 min
Welcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)Landmine Clearance Technology Rolls AlongWelcome to my bedroom closet.
In this thirteen-minute podcast, I share my experiences as I sought information about the "Mine Kafon," a wind-powered device for potential use in clearing hidden, unexploded land mines. The Mine Kafon, created by Massoud Hassani, recently won a London Design Museum Award nomination. Final winners will be announced in April 2012. Hassani was born in Afghanistan, which currently has over ten million hidden, unexploded land mines.
For more information about the Mine Kafon, visit Hassani's blog site, http://minekafon.blogspot.com. For additional information about other land mine clearance technologies in rece...2012-01-2413 min
Welcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)Ask Doctor Fortune (One author's answer to navigating the uncertain world of writing and publishing.)Welcome to my bedroom closet.
Ever ponder whether your novel, short story or nonfiction piece would be accepted for publication? Or if your next project at work would shine or flop? Well, enlightenment is available. All you have to do is ask "Doctor Fortune."
Listen to my ten-minute podcast to learn the details.
Warm wishes,
Laurel Anne Hill (Author of "Heroes Arise")http://www.laurelannehill.com 2012-01-0810 min
Welcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)A Fair Trade: A Story of Christmas and LifeWelcome to my bedroom closet.
Today's true story, "A Fair Trade," is a tale of two sisters -- a story of Christmas and Life. "A Fair Trade" celebrates the experiences I have shared with my older sister, Kathleen. In 2007, "A Fair Trade" appeared in the Contra Costa Times.
I hope you enjoy my presentation, which lasts approximately 9-1/2 minutes.
Warm wishes this holiday season,
Laurel Anne Hill (http://www.laurelannehill.com)2011-12-2309 min
Welcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)Heroes Arise Chapter 25: Heroes AriseWelcome to my bedroom closet.
Here's Chapter 25, the final one in HEROES ARISE.
HEROES ARISE is a parable about breaking the cycle of vengeance, about reaching into our own personal darkness and finding the light of reason. I've set HEROES ARISE in the world of Thard. HEROES ARISE is an adventure and love story, suitable for ages 9 - 90, and also is available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble, in hard cover, trade paper and as an ebook.
Jean M. Auel was kind enough to provide the following endorsement for HEROES ARISE.
2011-10-0327 min
Welcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)Heroes Arise Chapter 24: A Different PriceWelcome to my bedroom closet.
Here's Chapter 24 of HEROES ARISE: A Different Price. Gundack prepares for the bridal tea ceremony with Eutoebi. But something appears wrong.
HEROES ARISE is a parable about breaking the cycle of vengeance, about reaching into our own personal darkness and finding the light of reason. I've set HEROES ARISE in the world of Thard. HEROES ARISE is an adventure and love story, suitable for ages 9 - 90, and also is available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble, in hard cover, trade paper and as an ebook.
Jean M. Auel...2011-09-2624 min
Welcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)Heroes Arise Chapters 22 & 23 ("Shadows on the Dunes" and "Desire Was Enough")Welcome to my bedroom closet.
Here are Chapters 22 & 23 of HEROES ARISE: Shadows on the Dunes and Desire Was Enough. Gundack travels toward his home encampment to marry Eutoebi. Does trouble head in the same direction?
HEROES ARISE is a parable about breaking the cycle of vengeance, about reaching into our own personal darkness and finding the light of reason. I've set HEROES ARISE in the world of Thard. HEROES ARISE is an adventure and love story, suitable for ages 9 - 90, and also is available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble, in hard co...2011-09-1933 min
Welcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)Heroes Arise Chapter 21: Vengeance Swallows the Land
Welcome to my bedroom closet.
Here's Chapter 21 of HEROES ARISE: Vengeance Swallows the Land. Gundack faces both death and life in the Cave of Spirit Echoes.
HEROES ARISE is a parable about breaking the cycle of vengeance, about reaching into our own personal darkness and finding the light of reason. I've set HEROES ARISE in the world of Thard. HEROES ARISE is an adventure and love story, suitable for ages 9 - 90, and also is available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble, in hard cover, trade paper and as an ebook.
Jean M...2011-09-1220 min
Welcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)Heroes Arise Chapter 20: Where is Honor?Welcome to my bedroom closet.
Here's Chapter 20 of HEROES ARISE: Where is Honor? Gundack finds a surprise in the entry chamber to the Cave of Spirit Echoes.
HEROES ARISE is a parable about breaking the cycle of vengeance, about reaching into our own personal darkness and finding the light of reason. I've set HEROES ARISE in the world of Thard. HEROES ARISE is an adventure and love story, suitable for ages 9 - 90, and also is available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble, in hard cover, trade paper and as an ebook.
Jean M...2011-09-0520 min
Welcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)Heroes Arise Chapter 19: Pulses of FearWelcome to my bedroom closet.
Here's Chapter 19 of HEROES ARISE: Pulses of Fear. Gundack continues his climb up the Mountain of the Dead.
HEROES ARISE is a parable about breaking the cycle of vengeance, about reaching into our own personal darkness and finding the light of reason. I've set HEROES ARISE in the world of Thard. HEROES ARISE is an adventure and love story, suitable for ages 9 - 90, and also is available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble, in hard cover, trade paper and as an ebook.
Jean M. Auel was kind e...2011-08-2915 min
Welcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)Heroes Arise Chapter 17 and 18: Combined Honor and Like a Web ThreaderWelcome to my bedroom closet.
Here's Chapters 17 & 18 of HEROES ARISE: Combined Honor and Like a Web Threader. In Chapter 16, Gundack, Rheemar and Sem had encountered poisonous insects on the Mountain of the Dead. Will the creatures sting them as they sleep?
HEROES ARISE is a parable about breaking the cycle of vengeance, about reaching into our own personal darkness and finding the light of reason. I've set HEROES ARISE in the world of Thard. HEROES ARISE is an adventure and love story, suitable for ages 9 - 90, and also is available through Amazon...2011-08-2227 min
Welcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)Heroes Arise, Chapter 16: A Deadly Work of BeautyWelcome to my bedroom closet.
Here's Chapter 16 of HEROES ARISE: A Deadly Work of Beauty. In Chapter 15, Gundack, Rheemar and Sem--all exhausted--found shelter for the night on the Mountain of the Dead. Then Rheemar had a vision showing Tarr alive and present on that mountain. How could Tarr still live?
HEROES ARISE is a parable about breaking the cycle of vengeance, about reaching into our own personal darkness and finding the light of reason. I've set HEROES ARISE in the world of Thard. HEROES ARISE is an adventure and love story, suitable for ages 9...2011-08-1424 min
Welcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)Heroes Arise Chapter 15: On This MountainWelcome to my bedroom closet.
Here's Chapter 15 of HEROES ARISE: On This Mountain. In Chapters 13 and 14, Gundack learned Rheemar had once visited The Mountain of the Dead with a member of Tarr's inner circle. Where does Rheemar's loyalty lie? And now, to make matters worse, the wounds inflicted upon Gundack by Tarr's krens make climbing the mountain a difficult and exhausting task.
HEROES ARISE is a parable about breaking the cycle of vengeance, about reaching into our own personal darkness and finding the light of reason. I've set HEROES ARISE in the world of Tha...2011-08-0717 min
Welcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)Heroes Arise Chapter 13 and 14Welcome to my bedroom closet.
Here's Chapters 13 and 14 of HEROES ARISE: "A Damaged Section of Line" and "A Bride Would Have Cost Less." In Chapters 11 and 12, Gundack and the human, Rheemar, obtained supplies and began their trek to the Mountain of the Dead. But Rheemar has had some secret dealings with mountain krens. Is Rheemar a traitor awaiting an opportunity to harm Gundack?
HEROES ARISE is a parable about breaking the cycle of vengeance, about reaching into our own personal darkness and finding the light of reason. I've set HEROES ARISE in the world of Thard...2011-07-3127 min
Welcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)Heroes Arise Chapters 11 and 12: Wrinkled Kettlefruit and Inner PressureWelcome to my bedroom closet.
Here's Chapters 11 and 12 of HEROES ARISE: Wrinkled Kettlefruit and Inner Pressure. In Chapter 10, Rheemar had confirmed that the bracelet in the ashes of the burned merchant encampment belonged to his kidnapped sister. Tarr had cut off her hand to obtain the piece of jewelry. Is she alive or dead?
HEROES ARISE is a parable about breaking the cycle of vengeance, about reaching into our own personal darkness and finding the light of reason. I've set HEROES ARISE in the world of Thard. HEROES ARISE is an adventure and love story, suitabl...2011-07-2523 min
Welcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)Heroes Arise Chapter 10: Part KrenWelcome to my bedroom closet.
Here's Chapter 10 of HEROES ARISE: Part Kren. In Chapter 9, Gundack found a mysterious bracelet in the ashes of the burned merchant encampment. Did the jewelry belong to Rheemar's kidnapped sister? Now Gundack will have to reveal the disturbing news to Rheemar, his human ally.
HEROES ARISE is a parable about breaking the cycle of vengeance, about reaching into our own personal darkness and finding the light of reason. I've set HEROES ARISE in the world of Thard. HEROES ARISE is an adventure and love story, suitable for ages 9 - 90, and also is...2011-07-1822 min
Welcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)Heroes Arise Chapter 9: Morning PrayerWelcome to my bedroom closet.
Here's Chapter 9 of HEROES ARISE: Morning Prayer. HEROES ARISE is a parable about breaking the cycle of vengeance, about reaching into our own personal darkness and finding the light of reason. I've set HEROES ARISE in the world of Thard. HEROES ARISE is an adventure and love story, suitable for ages 9 - 90, and also is available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble, in hard cover, trade paper and as an ebook.
Jean M. Auel was kind enough to provide the following endorsement for HEROES ARISE.
Heroes Arise by Laur...2011-07-1012 min
HorrorAddicts.netHorror Addicts, wwwBonus #01 Laurel Anne HillHorror Addicts Annual Wicked Women Writers Challenge - 2011"Pick Your Poison"----------------------Entrant #01 Laurel Anne Hill“Flight of Destiny”Items: Radioactive Polonium-210, Cigar, Aircraft Carrier on the Pacific http://www.horroraddicts.net2011-07-0836 min
Welcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)Heroes Arise Chapter 8: A Moaning WindWelcome to my bedroom closet.
Here's Chapter 8 of HEROES ARISE: A Moaning Wind. HEROES ARISE is a parable about breaking the cycle of vengeance, about reaching into our own personal darkness and finding the light of reason. I've set HEROES ARISE in the world of Thard. HEROES ARISE is an adventure and love story, suitable for ages 9 - 90, and also is available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble, in hard cover, trade paper and as an ebook.
Jean M. Auel was kind enough to provide the following endorsement for HEROES ARISE.
Heroes Arise ...2011-07-0319 min
Welcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)Heroes Arise Chapter 7: A Dark Secret FestersWelcome to my bedroom closet.
Here's Chapter 7 of HEROES ARISE: A Dark Secret Festers. HEROES ARISE is a parable about breaking the cycle of vengeance, about reaching into our own personal darkness and finding the light of reason. I've set HEROES ARISE in the world of Thard. HEROES ARISE is an adventure and love story, suitable for ages 9 - 90, and also is available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble, in hard cover, trade paper and as an ebook.
Jean M. Auel was kind enough to provide the following endorsement for HEROES ARISE.
Heroe...2011-06-2615 min
Welcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)Heroes Arise Chapter 6
Welcome to my bedroom closet.
Here's Chapter 6 of HEROES ARISE: Last Moment Alive. HEROES ARISE is a parable about breaking the cycle of vengeance, about reaching into our own personal darkness and finding the light of reason. I've set HEROES ARISE in the world of Thard. HEROES ARISE is an adventure and love story, suitable for ages 9 - 90, and also is available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble, in hard cover, trade paper and as an ebook.
Jean M. Auel was kind enough to provide the following endorsement for HEROES ARISE.
Her...2011-06-2019 min
Welcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)Heroes Arise, Chapter 5Welcome to my bedroom closet.
Here's Chapter 5 of HEROES ARISE: Prepare to Die. HEROES ARISE is a parable about breaking the cycle of vengeance, about reaching into our own personal darkness and finding the light of reason. I've set HEROES ARISE in the world of Thard. HEROES ARISE is an adventure and love story, suitable for ages 9 - 90, and also is available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble, in hard cover, trade paper and as an ebook.
Jean M. Auel was kind enough to provide the following endorsement for HEROES ARISE.
Heroes Arise...2011-06-1321 min
Welcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)Heroes Arise Chapter 4Welcome to my bedroom closet.
Here's Chapter 4 of HEROES ARISE: An Appropriate Greeting. HEROES ARISE is a parable about breaking the cycle of vengeance, about reaching into our own personal darkness and finding the light of reason. I've set HEROES ARISE in the world of Thard. HEROES ARISE is an adventure and love story, suitable for ages 9 - 90, and also is available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble, in hard cover, trade paper and as an ebook.
Jean M. Auel was kind enough to provide the following endorsement for HEROES ARISE.
Heroes Arise...2011-06-0515 min
Welcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)Heroes Arise Chapter 3Welcome to my bedroom closet.
Here's Chapter 3 of HEROES ARISE: As Though the Air Burned. HEROES ARISE is a parable about breaking the cycle of vengeance, about reaching into our own personal darkness and finding the light of reason. I've set HEROES ARISE in the world of Thard. HEROES ARISE is an adventure and love story, suitable for ages 9 - 90, and also is available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble, in hard cover, trade paper and as an ebook.
Jean M. Auel was kind enough to provide the following endorsement for HEROES ARISE.
Her...2011-05-3022 min
Welcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)Heroes Arise Chapter 2.mp3Welcome to my bedroom closet.
Here's Chapter 2 of HEROES ARISE: A Stirred Pot of Trouble. HEROES ARISE is a parable about breaking the cycle of vengeance, about reaching into our own personal darkness and finding the light of reason. I've set HEROES ARISE in the world of Thard. HEROES ARISE is an adventure and love story, suitable for ages 9 - 90, and also is available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble, in hard cover, trade paper and as an ebook.
Jean M. Auel was kind enough to provide the following endorsement for HEROES ARISE.
Her...2011-05-2022 min
Welcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)HeroesAriseChapterOne.mp3Welcome to my bedroom closet.
I'm finally doing it, recording my award-winning novel, HEROES ARISE, chapter by chapter. HEROES ARISE is a parable about breaking the cycle of vengeance, about reaching into our own personal darkness and finding the light of reason. I've set HEROES ARISE in the world of Thard. HEROES ARISE is an adventure and love story, suitable for ages 9 - 90, and also is available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble, in hard cover, trade paper and as an ebook.
Jean M. Auel was kind enough to provide the following endorsement for HEROES ARISE...2011-05-2028 minWelcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)The Capturing (A fantasy by Laurel Anne Hill)Welcome to my Bedroom Closet.
Today, I'm reading "The Capturing," my 44-minute fantasy short story set in the biotechnology industry in the San Francisco Bay Area. A scary event at a real biotech company twenty years ago inspired my writing of this tale.
Please note that my main character in "The Capturing" does use some profanity.
I hope you enjoy my story.
Warm wishes,
Laurel Anne Hill (Author of "Heroes Arise")http://www.laurelannehill.com
2011-02-0644 minHorrorAddicts.netHorror Addicts, WWWBonus #1 Laurel Anne HillHorror Addicts Bonus Episode Hosted by H. E. Roulo and Emerian Rich Intro Music by: James Perry http://www.jamesperrymusic.com ---------------------------- Theme: Seven Deadly Sins Featured Author: Laurel Anne Hill Sin: Sloth ---------------------------- 2010-10-2621 minWelcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)Haiti: A Patient with Hope (by Laurel Anne Hill)Welcome to my bedroom closet.
When the earthquake hit Haiti last January, that country's history of poor government was largely responsible for the extent of the devastation and inability to deal with the aftermath. Lax building codes were only one ingredient in the stew. My podcast, "Haiti: A Patient with Hope," provides an update about current recovery efforts in Haiti, and some insight as to why progress has been so slow.
I hope you find my essay informative.
Warm regards,
Laurel Anne Hill (Author of "Heroes Arise") http://www.laurelannehill.com2010-10-1113 minWelcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)My Bacteria are to Blame (by Laurel Anne Hill)Welcome to my bedroom closet.
Ever wonder why some people gain weight easily and others don't? According to some scientific studies, the bacteria living in our guts could play a role. My essay, "My Bacteria are to Blame," takes a light-hearted look at bacteria and body weight.
Please enjoy a piece of chocolate while you listen.
Warm regards,
Laurel Anne Hill (Author of "Heroes Arise") http://www.laurelannehill.com2010-08-2614 minWelcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)My Ocean Companion (By Laurel Anne Hill)Welcome to my bedroom closet.
Are you a fan of the ocean? Have you ever enjoyed--or wanted to experience--wading in ocean shallows, exploring tide pools, riding a wave, and/or SCUBA diving beneath the surface? Do you love the sound of seagulls or the smell of ocean breezes? If so, this podcast, "My Ocean Companion" (approximately ten minutes long) is for you.
"My Ocean Companion" relates a few of my many SCUBA diving adventures and describes the ache in my heart when I could no longer engage in that exhilarating sport.
Enjoy!
...2010-07-2810 minWelcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)Road to the River: Research & Rescue in the Library of Congress (by Laurel Anne Hill)Welcome to my bedroom closet.
Have you ever done research in the U.S. Library of Congress (LOC) or wondered what it might be like? Have you ever given up your research attempt because you got lost in the LOC tunnel system or ran out of time? Whether you answer these questions with a "yes" or a "no," you'll probably enjoy my light-hearted description of my foray to the Library of Congress in 2005.
My true story lasts approximately 10-1/2 minutes and is titled "Road to the River: Research and Rescue in the Library of Congress."...2010-06-2410 minWelcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)A Quantum Leap into Retirement (by Laurel Anne Hill)Welcome to my bedroom closet.
Are you retiring? Are you concerned your mind will turn into mush after you leave your job? If so, "A Quantum Leap into Retirement" (a grandmother's view of grandchildren and quantum computers) is for you. I may have retired two years ago, but I'm still computing.
Laurel Anne Hill
(Author of "Heroes Arise")
http://www.laurelannehill.com2010-05-2512 minWelcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)The Case of the Pillowcase Openings (by Laurel Anne Hill)Welcome to my bedroom closet!
Which way do you turn your bed pillows when you make your bed? Do the pillowcase openings face inward toward the middle of the bed? Outward toward the room? To the left? Or is placement totally random? And might pillowcase placement enhance inspiration to write?
"The Case of the Pillowcase Openings" is my personal true story about such matters. If you have a comment to contribute, please do so via the contact section of my website: http://www.laurelannehill.com. I'll post the comments on this libsyn site myself. (This reduces clut...2010-04-2611 minWelcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)Crescendo at St. Sulpice in Paris (by Laurel Anne Hill)
Welcome to my bedroom closet! 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.
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 provide...2010-03-1510 minWelcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)The Grave of Mario Bandini (by Laurel Anne Hill)Welcome to my bedroom closet.
Have you ever noticed a patch of ground where nothing ever seems to grow? My two 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. When I was eleven or twelve years old, my friend Donna speculated that a patch of wet earth (where nothing grew) near the local mortuary was really quicksand. In 2009, Jon Cory (author of "A Plague of Scoundrels") suggested I write a short story ab...2010-02-0831 minWelcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)San Francisco Nostalgia:Welcome to my bedroom closet.
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.
And don't forget to visit my website if you haven't done so lately: http://www.laurelannehill.com.
Thank you,
Laurel Anne Hill
(Laurel Anne Hill is the author of "Heroes Arise," a novel about breaking the cycle of ve...2010-01-2509 minHorrorAddicts.netHorror Addicts 033, Laurel Anne Hill Horror Addicts Episode# 033 Horror Hostess: Emerian Rich Intro Music by: Saints Of Ruin ---------------------------- Featured Author: Laurel Anne Hill Featured Music: Jenn Vix Featured Movie: Perfect Creature, 2006 ---------------------------- ***THEME: VAMPIRES!!!!*** Line - up: | Jenn Vix Bumper | New staff Sapphire | New HA Blog | New Theme Song: Saints of Ruin | | Monster Season! | Frankenstien | Vampire Quiz | Vampire Trivia | HA Favorite Vampires | | Vampire Doll | Lilith's Love | Edwardian Ball | NY Vampire Ball | Best Vampire Heroine | | Royal Blood | Ian McCracken | Netera Coffee Chat | London School Of Journalism | | Morpheus Tales | Von Buchholz Books | Rodarte | Meet an Author | | Buy NK on MOBIPOCKET Jan 23rd! | Jenn...2010-01-141h 14Welcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)A Handful of Band-Aids by Laurel Anne HillWelcome to my bedroom closet!
In 2004, KQED-FM (NPR, San Francisco) broadcast "A Handful of Band-Aids," my perspective on the plight of homeless families in Contra Costa County, California. I had written "A Handful of Band-Aids" in the latter part of 2003. Today I'm posting a slightly longer version of the piece used by KQED-FM. In this podcast, I also include information about the Winter Nights Rotating Family Shelter, a worthy nonprofit organization operating in Contra Costa County. Winter Nights is a project of the Social Justice Alliance of the Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County.
Needless to sa...2010-01-1109 minWelcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)Two Happy Hearts: Savoring an Anniversary Dinner (by Laurel Anne Hill)Welcome to my bedroom closet!
What do I do when I crave a festive dinner but finances and dietary restrictions keep me at home? First of all, I consult the "oracle of the refrigerator" and use my imagination.
Two Happy Hearts: Savoring an Anniversary Dinner relates the true story of my 34th wedding anniversary. My husband had recently undergone cardiac bypass surgery and, thus, major lifestyle changes. We both had retired and the economy had tanked. Our anniversary had fallen on a Monday when many local restaurants were closed. I took the old fashioned solution and cooked...2010-01-0414 minWelcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)How to write a holiday letter that people will love to read (Part 3 of 3)Welcome to my bedroom closet! Here's the concluding part of my three-part series: How to write a holiday letter that people will love to read.
Today's podcast addresses the issue of writing holiday letters during difficult times. I hope you find the presentation both entertaining and useful.
My next podcast will be posted during the first week of 2010. Until then, happy holidays and please tell others about my bedroom closet. And don't forget to visit my newly-designed website at http://www.laurelannehill.com
Warm wishes,
Laurel Anne Hill (Author of "Heroes Arise...2009-12-2117 minWelcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)How to write a holiday letter that people will love to read (Part 2 of 3)Welcome to my bedroom closet! Today, I'm posting Part Two of my latest presentation: Writing a Holiday Letter.I've been writing creative Christmas letters for at least 30 years. Here's my advice on how to write a holiday letter that your friends and family will love to read.
And if you're looking for ideas for Christmas gifts, please consider my novel, "Heroes Arise," a book suitable for readers from age 9 to 90. "Heroes Arise" is available in hard cover, trade paperback and as an e-book for Kindle. For more information about "Heroes Arise," visit my website at http://www.laure...2009-12-1410 minWelcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)How to write a holiday letter that people will love to read (Part 1 of 3)Welcome to my bedroom closet! Today, I'm posting Part One of my latest presentation: Writing a Holiday Letter.
I've been writing creative Christmas letters for at least 30 years. Here's my advice on how to write a holiday letter that your friends and family will love to read.
And if you're looking for ideas for Christmas gifts, please consider my novel, "Heroes Arise," a book suitable for readers from age 9 to 90. For more information about "Heroes Arise," visit my website at http://www.laurelannehill.com.
2009-12-0713 minWelcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)An Incomprehensible Force (Part 3 of 3) by Laurel Anne HillWelcome to my bedroom closet! Today, I'm reading the 21-minute conclusion to my short story and fantasy, "An Incomprehensible Force."
Sorcery toments Olga and has murdered her husband. To survive black magic, she must return an enchanted, stolen brooch to its rightful owner, somewhere in France. But who is the rightful owner?
Now an unknown man follows Olga through the streets of Paris at night. Does he want the magic brooch? What might he do to obtain it? She fears for her life and enters the Paris sewer system to hide.
I hope you enjoy my...2009-11-2221 minWelcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)An Incomprehensible Force (Part 2 of 3) by Laurel Anne HillWelcome to my bedroom closet. Today, I'm reading part two of my short story, "An Incomprehensible Force."
Sorcery toments Olga and has murdered her husband. To survive black magic, Olga must return a stolen brooch to its rightful owner, somewhere in France. But who owns the brooch? Sorting out clues from her past, Olga arrives in Paris, only to encounter a terror she had never anticipated.
I'm posting Part 2 of "An Incomprehensible Force" (approximately 23-1/2 minutes long) to iTunes. For more about my other writing, including my award-winning novel, "Heroes Arise," please visit my website at http...2009-11-1523 minWelcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)An Incomprehensible Force (Part 1 of 3) by Laurel Anne HillWelcome to my bedroom closet. Today, I'm starting a new tale.
Mysterious deaths. A stolen brooch. A woman tormented by sorcery. A seemingly harmless Russian fairy tale. Add them together, sprinkle in a bit of Paris and the result becomes "An Incomprehensible Force," a short story and fantasy.
Part one of "An Incomprehensible Force" (approximately 23 minutes long) is now available for free on iTunes. For more information about me or my award-winning novel, "Heroes Arise," please visit my website at http://www.laurelannehill.com. 2009-11-0823 minWelcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)Halloween Web-Threaders (by Laurel Anne Hill)Happy Halloween and welcome to my bedroom closet! My guest of honor this week is the fat black spider on my ceiling. Please listen to this podcast, a reading adapted from Chapter 16 of my novel, "Heroes Arise." Let's hear three cheers for web-threaders: 12-legged, elongated spiders with an IQ and an attitude.
Have a safe Halloween. To learn more about "Heroes Arise" or to leave a comment, visit my website at http://www.laurelannehill.com.
2009-10-2515 minWelcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)Ghost of a Mushroom (a true story by Laurel Anne Hill)Welcome to my bedroom closet! A year ago, I had a Halloween experience in the middle of October. Did I see my mom's ghost or were store-bought mushrooms to blame? Listen to my podcast, then you be the judge. Email your comments to laurelannehill@gmail.com, or leave a message on my website: http://www.laurelannehill.com.
Happy Halloween,
Laurel Anne Hill (author of "Heroes Arise")2009-10-1905 minWelcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)Reaching for Rainbows, Part 3 of 3 (by Laurel Anne Hill)Welcome to my bedroom closet! All three episodes of my award-winning short story, "Reaching for Rainbows," now may be found on my podcast site (http://www.laurelannehill.libsyn.com). Each episode is approximately 9 - 10 minutes long. "Reaching for Rainbows" is the story of a ten-year-old girl coping with homelessness, a school assignment about Martin Luther King and the narrow line between reality and imagination. No need to wait for Martin Luther King Day to listen to "Reaching for Rainbows."
For more information about my compelling fiction and nonfiction, including my award-winning novel, "Heroes Arise," please visit my webs...2009-10-1709 minWelcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)Reaching for Rainbows, Part 2 of 3 (by Laurel Anne Hill)Welcome to my bedroom closet! All three episodes of my award-winning short story, "Reaching for Rainbows" now are posted on my podcast site (http://www.laurelannehill.libsyn.com). Each episode is approximately 9-10 minutes long. "Reaching for Rainbows" is the story of a ten-year-old girl coping with homelessness, a school assignment about Martin Luther King and the narrow line between reality and imagination. No need to wait for Martin Luther King Day to listen to "Reaching for Rainbows."
For more information about my compelling fiction and nonfiction, including my award-winning novel, "Heroes Arise," please visit my website at ht...2009-10-1709 minWelcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)Reaching for Rainbows, Part 1 of 3 (by Laurel Anne Hill)Welcome to my bedroom closet! All three episodes of my award-winning short story,"Reaching for Rainbows," now are posted on my podcast site (http://www.laurelannehill.libsyn.com). Each episode is approximately 9-10 minutes long. "Reaching for Rainbows" is the story of a ten-year-old girl coping with homelessness, a school assignment about Martin Luther King, and the narrow line between reality and imagination. No need to wait for Martin Luther King Day to listen to "Reaching for Rainbows."
For more information about my compelling fiction and creative nonfiction, including my award-winning novel, "Heroes Arise," please visit my webs...2009-10-1708 minWelcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)The Writing of Two Vampire Stories Compared (by Laurel Anne Hill)Welcome to my bedroom closet! This podcast compares the writing in two of my short stories, "Eternal Poetry" (Nth Zine, 2005) and "Real Vampires Don't Snore." (Calliope, 1997 & 2008). Listen to this short podcast to find out some of the ways I've learned to improve my fiction and narrative nonfiction.
For more about my writing, including my award-winning novel, "Heroes Arise," visit my website at http://www.laurelannehill.com. "Heroes Arise" now is available for Kindle.
Thank you.
2009-10-1107 minWelcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)Real Vampires Don't Snore (A short story by Laurel Anne Hill)Hello and welcome to my bedroom closet. Get ready for "Real Vampires Don't Snore," my award-winning short story first published in 1997 by Calliope Magazine and recently re-released by Calliope due to popular demand. My sense of humor itched when I wrote "Real Vampires Don't Snore." Being a mother of a teen, I had to scratch that itch and laugh.
Please note that my next podcast will involve my comparison of "Real Vampires Don't Snore" with my other vampire coming of age story, "Eternal Poetry." My writing changed between 1997 and 2005. I'd like to tell you how and why.
If you en...2009-10-0516 minWelcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)Eternal Poetry (Part Two of Two) by Laurel Anne HillWelcome to my bedroom closet! Today, I'm reading the conclusion of my short story, "Eternal Poetry," a vampire romance and coming of age tale published by Nth Zine (Online Exclusives) in 2005.
If you enjoy my podcast, please go to iTunes and subscribe for free. Search on "Laurel Anne Hill" to find my iTunes page. And check out my website at http://www.laurelannehill.com to learn more about my other stories, including my award-winning book, "Heroes Arise."2009-09-2811 minWelcome to my Bedroom Closet (Laurel Anne Hill)Eternal Poetry (Part One of Two) by Laurel Anne HillWelcome to my bedroom closet! Today, I'm reading Part One of my short story, "Eternal Poetry," a vampire romance and coming of age tale published by Nth Zine (Online Exclusives) in 2005.
If you enjoy my podcast, please go to iTunes and subscribe for free. (Search on "Laurel Anne Hill" to find my iTunes page.) And check out my website at http://www.laurelannehill.com, to learn more about my other stories, including my award-winning book, "Heroes Arise."2009-09-2011 min