[stylist] Welcome new member
Bridgit Pollpeter
bpollpeter at hotmail.com
Mon Aug 16 22:44:58 UTC 2010
Ashley,
Welcome to the Stylist list and I encourage you to join our ranks. I do not believe you have to be an active member (which means you have paid dues) to participate on the phone meetings.
I too focus on non-fiction and I am actually pursuing a degree in creative writing at the University of Nebraska in Omaha. I will graduate this year. I also was recently hired by the Omaha World Herald to write a blog column for a new health and wellness website which will launch in October. I also am the editor for the NFBN affiliate newsletter.
If you have questions or thoughts, this is the place to be for writers.
I have to run out the door, but I will write more later.
Bridgit P
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> 1. Re: I'm new (Donna Hill)
> 2. Re: I'm new (Justin Williams)
> 3. Re: I'm new (Ashley Bramlett)
> 4. Re: I'm new (KajunCutie926 at aol.com)
> 5. Re: I'm new (Shelley J. Alongi)
> 6. Re: I'm new (Donna Hill)
> 7. Re: I'm new (Donna Hill)
> 8. August Monthly Telephone Gathering- reminder
> (Robert Leslie Newman)
> 9. Re: August Monthly Telephone Gathering- reminder
> (Ashley Bramlett)
> 10. From Shelley metrolink708 Train Orders for the Court
> (Shelley J. Alongi)
> 11. Re: I'm new (Robert Leslie Newman)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 13:49:11 -0400
> From: Donna Hill <penatwork at epix.net>
> To: Writer's Division Mailing List <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [stylist] I'm new
> Message-ID: <4C682897.4060100 at epix.net>
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>
> Hi Ashley,
> Welcome to Stylist! I am a 60-year-old writer from the Endless Mountains
> of Pennsylvania. I have RP and am self-taught in Braille and have a
> guide dog.
>
> As far as writing goes, I have done a lot of nonfiction writing and PR.
> I worked for years as a performer, songwriter and recording artist; I
> did my own PR. Now I do PR for the NFB's Performing Arts Division. I
> also write nonfiction articles on everything from blindness issues and
> wildlife conservation to folk music for online magazines like Suite 101
> (has revenue sharing) and American Chronicle (one of the many sites that
> will carry your articles but not pay anything).
>
> I am also finishing up my first novel, a fantasy featuring 2 14-year-old
> refugees, one of whom is a girl with RP, who is just learning Braille
> and how to use a computer. I am probably going to self-publish, since
> companies expect you to do your own promotions anyway these days.
>
> Hope to hear more from you.
> Donna Hill
>
>
> Read Donna's articles on
> Suite 101:
> www.suite101.com/profile.cfm/donna_hill
> American Chronicle:
> www.americanchronicle.com/authors/view/3885
>
> Connect with Donna on
> Twitter:
> www.twitter.com/dewhill
> LinkedIn:
> www.linkedin.com/in/dwh99
> FaceBook:
> www.facebook.com/donna.w.hill.
>
> Hear clips from "The Last Straw" at:
> cdbaby.com/cd/donnahill
> Apple I-Tunes
> phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=259244374
>
> Check out the "Sound in Sight" CD project
> Donna is Head of Media Relations for the nonprofit
> Performing Arts Division of the National Federation of the Blind:
> www.padnfb.org
>
>
> On 8/15/2010 11:10 AM, bookwormahb at earthlink.net wrote:
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I am new here and wanted to introduce myself. My name is Ashley Bramlett. I'm visually impaired but use jaws and braille. I graduated from Marymount University in May 2009
> > with a BA in liberal studies
> > My studies focussed on psychology and communication.
> >
> > Currently I'm looking for work. I'm probably going to work in the county government or nonprofit sector. To obtain my first job I'm pretty open as long as the job uses my skills and talents.
> > I really enjoy writing, more in the nonfiction area, and thought about being a writer on the side. In any case I'm sure I'll do lots of writing on my job. I hope to work in some outreach capacity or public relations or public affairs.
> > I thought I'd join to find out what you do as writers and see what challenges you encounter as a writer.
> >
> > I'll have some questions soon. I look forward to chatting with you all.
> >
> > Have a good day.
> >
> > Ashley
> > _______________________________________________
> > Writers Division web site:
> > http://www.nfb-writers-division.org<http://www.nfb-writers-division.org/>
> >
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> Message: 2
> Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 14:47:08 -0400
> From: "Justin Williams" <justin.williams2 at gmail.com>
> To: "'Writer's Division Mailing List'" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [stylist] I'm new
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> Outstanding Ashley. It's justin from the sports and reck division.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of bookwormahb at earthlink.net
> Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 11:10 AM
> To: stylist at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [stylist] I'm new
>
> Hi all,
>
> I am new here and wanted to introduce myself. My name is Ashley Bramlett.
> I'm visually impaired but use jaws and braille. I graduated from Marymount
> University in May 2009
> with a BA in liberal studies
> My studies focussed on psychology and communication.
>
> Currently I'm looking for work. I'm probably going to work in the county
> government or nonprofit sector. To obtain my first job I'm pretty open as
> long as the job uses my skills and talents.
> I really enjoy writing, more in the nonfiction area, and thought about being
> a writer on the side. In any case I'm sure I'll do lots of writing on my
> job. I hope to work in some outreach capacity or public relations or public
> affairs.
> I thought I'd join to find out what you do as writers and see what
> challenges you encounter as a writer.
>
> I'll have some questions soon. I look forward to chatting with you all.
>
> Have a good day.
>
> Ashley
> _______________________________________________
> Writers Division web site:
> http://www.nfb-writers-division.org <http://www.nfb-writers-division.org/>
>
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>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 15:06:52 -0400
> From: "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
> To: "Writer's Division Mailing List" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [stylist] I'm new
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>
> Donna,
> Nice to meet you. Perhaps we can chat about PR off list if I get a job or
> volunteer opportunity in that area. I'm trying to also volunteer now so I
> stay busy and have job skills for my resume.
> You love music; maybe you were self employed?
>
> Justin, nice to see you here. I do remember you from the other list. I'll
> assume you either write for fun or on the job since you're on this list.
> Take care.
> Ashley
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Donna Hill" <penatwork at epix.net>
> To: "Writer's Division Mailing List" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 1:49 PM
> Subject: Re: [stylist] I'm new
>
>
> > Hi Ashley,
> > Welcome to Stylist! I am a 60-year-old writer from the Endless Mountains
> > of Pennsylvania. I have RP and am self-taught in Braille and have a guide
> > dog.
> >
> > As far as writing goes, I have done a lot of nonfiction writing and PR. I
> > worked for years as a performer, songwriter and recording artist; I did my
> > own PR. Now I do PR for the NFB's Performing Arts Division. I also write
> > nonfiction articles on everything from blindness issues and wildlife
> > conservation to folk music for online magazines like Suite 101 (has
> > revenue sharing) and American Chronicle (one of the many sites that will
> > carry your articles but not pay anything).
> >
> > I am also finishing up my first novel, a fantasy featuring 2 14-year-old
> > refugees, one of whom is a girl with RP, who is just learning Braille and
> > how to use a computer. I am probably going to self-publish, since
> > companies expect you to do your own promotions anyway these days.
> >
> > Hope to hear more from you.
> > Donna Hill
> >
> >
> > Read Donna's articles on
> > Suite 101:
> > www.suite101.com/profile.cfm/donna_hill
> > American Chronicle:
> > www.americanchronicle.com/authors/view/3885
> >
> > Connect with Donna on
> > Twitter:
> > www.twitter.com/dewhill
> > LinkedIn:
> > www.linkedin.com/in/dwh99
> > FaceBook:
> > www.facebook.com/donna.w.hill.
> >
> > Hear clips from "The Last Straw" at:
> > cdbaby.com/cd/donnahill
> > Apple I-Tunes
> > phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=259244374
> >
> > Check out the "Sound in Sight" CD project
> > Donna is Head of Media Relations for the nonprofit
> > Performing Arts Division of the National Federation of the Blind:
> > www.padnfb.org
> >
> >
> > On 8/15/2010 11:10 AM, bookwormahb at earthlink.net wrote:
> >> Hi all,
> >>
> >> I am new here and wanted to introduce myself. My name is Ashley
> >> Bramlett. I'm visually impaired but use jaws and braille. I graduated
> >> from Marymount University in May 2009
> >> with a BA in liberal studies
> >> My studies focussed on psychology and communication.
> >>
> >> Currently I'm looking for work. I'm probably going to work in the county
> >> government or nonprofit sector. To obtain my first job I'm pretty open
> >> as long as the job uses my skills and talents.
> >> I really enjoy writing, more in the nonfiction area, and thought about
> >> being a writer on the side. In any case I'm sure I'll do lots of writing
> >> on my job. I hope to work in some outreach capacity or public relations
> >> or public affairs.
> >> I thought I'd join to find out what you do as writers and see what
> >> challenges you encounter as a writer.
> >>
> >> I'll have some questions soon. I look forward to chatting with you all.
> >>
> >> Have a good day.
> >>
> >> Ashley
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> Writers Division web site:
> >> http://www.nfb-writers-division.org<http://www.nfb-writers-division.org/>
> >>
> >> stylist mailing list
> >> stylist at nfbnet.org
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> >>
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> >
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 15:19:48 EDT
> From: KajunCutie926 at aol.com
> To: stylist at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [stylist] I'm new
> Message-ID: <6196.336464f6.399997d4 at aol.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>
> Welcome to Stylist, Ashley! I am Myrna, a 55-year-old mom of three and
> grandmother to almost six. My eye condition is genetic in nature but, in a
> nutshell, I am severely myopic, have an astigmatism, and a color perception
> disorder which falls under the color-blindness umbrella though I can see
> color. I mostly write poetry and short prose but every now and then a short
> story or article will leak from my pen. I am a large print reader though I
> do know Braille.
> The challenges of a writer vary of course but with most of us one of the
> most frustrating is getting published. I too have gone the self-publishing
> route and have two books of poetry of my own and one collaboration with a
> long time friend. I'm working on the fourth manuscript I Hear a Sparrow
> which I am taking serious time with because it is the most personal writing I
> have done and, in many ways, the most critical of.
> Again welcome...nice to meet you!
>
> Myrna
>
>
> In a message dated 8/15/2010 10:11:27 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
> bookwormahb at earthlink.net writes:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I am new here and wanted to introduce myself. My name is Ashley
> Bramlett. I'm visually impaired but use jaws and braille. I graduated from
> Marymount University in May 2009
> with a BA in liberal studies
> My studies focussed on psychology and communication.
>
> Currently I'm looking for work. I'm probably going to work in the county
> government or nonprofit sector. To obtain my first job I'm pretty open as
> long as the job uses my skills and talents.
> I really enjoy writing, more in the nonfiction area, and thought about
> being a writer on the side. In any case I'm sure I'll do lots of writing on
> my job. I hope to work in some outreach capacity or public relations or
> public affairs.
> I thought I'd join to find out what you do as writers and see what
> challenges you encounter as a writer.
>
> I'll have some questions soon. I look forward to chatting with you all.
>
> Have a good day.
>
> Ashley
> _______________________________________________
> Writers Division web site:
> http://www.nfb-writers-division.org <http://www.nfb-writers-division.org/>
>
> stylist mailing list
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>
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> Message: 5
> Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 12:21:44 -0700
> From: "Shelley J. Alongi" <qobells at roadrunner.com>
> To: "Writer's Division Mailing List" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [stylist] I'm new
> Message-ID: <002701cb3caf$19fa2b80$0200000a at DDF55J31>
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>
> HI Ashley, My name is shelley and I am the editor of "Slate and Style" the
> magazine of the national Federation of the Blind. Perhaps you would consider
> submitting some pieces to us on writing and your experience with it. We can
> chat off list if you like. I live in California with my two cats Pearl and
> brandy. I graduated fourteen years ago with a music degree and almost got my
> masters in history but decided the work I had to do for it was too boring. I
> now devote my energy to my latest hobby, trains, and also I work for Walt
> disney Travel. Good luck with writing. Write me off list when you can; maybe
> you have some good ideas on PR for our NFb chapter or my Pampered Chef
> business, or just ways to get names out there in the writing field. Have a
> super day.
> Shelley J. Alongi
> Independent Consultant with The Pampered Chef
> Consultant#628861
> Home Office: (714)869-3207
> Why You Should Start Your Own business with the Pampered Chef: 630-261-3537
> **
> NFBWD "Slate and Style" editor
> http://www.nfb-writers-division.org
> **railroading, planes, romance,
> click on
> http://www.storymania.com/cgibin/sm2/smshowauthorbox.cgi?page=&author=AlongiSJ&alpha=A
> updated July 14, 2010
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
> To: "Writer's Division Mailing List" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 12:06 PM
> Subject: Re: [stylist] I'm new
>
>
> > Donna,
> > Nice to meet you. Perhaps we can chat about PR off list if I get a job or
> > volunteer opportunity in that area. I'm trying to also volunteer now so I
> > stay busy and have job skills for my resume.
> > You love music; maybe you were self employed?
> >
> > Justin, nice to see you here. I do remember you from the other list.
> > I'll assume you either write for fun or on the job since you're on this
> > list.
> > Take care.
> > Ashley
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Donna Hill" <penatwork at epix.net>
> > To: "Writer's Division Mailing List" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> > Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 1:49 PM
> > Subject: Re: [stylist] I'm new
> >
> >
> >> Hi Ashley,
> >> Welcome to Stylist! I am a 60-year-old writer from the Endless Mountains
> >> of Pennsylvania. I have RP and am self-taught in Braille and have a guide
> >> dog.
> >>
> >> As far as writing goes, I have done a lot of nonfiction writing and PR. I
> >> worked for years as a performer, songwriter and recording artist; I did
> >> my own PR. Now I do PR for the NFB's Performing Arts Division. I also
> >> write nonfiction articles on everything from blindness issues and
> >> wildlife conservation to folk music for online magazines like Suite 101
> >> (has revenue sharing) and American Chronicle (one of the many sites that
> >> will carry your articles but not pay anything).
> >>
> >> I am also finishing up my first novel, a fantasy featuring 2 14-year-old
> >> refugees, one of whom is a girl with RP, who is just learning Braille and
> >> how to use a computer. I am probably going to self-publish, since
> >> companies expect you to do your own promotions anyway these days.
> >>
> >> Hope to hear more from you.
> >> Donna Hill
> >>
> >>
> >> Read Donna's articles on
> >> Suite 101:
> >> www.suite101.com/profile.cfm/donna_hill
> >> American Chronicle:
> >> www.americanchronicle.com/authors/view/3885
> >>
> >> Connect with Donna on
> >> Twitter:
> >> www.twitter.com/dewhill
> >> LinkedIn:
> >> www.linkedin.com/in/dwh99
> >> FaceBook:
> >> www.facebook.com/donna.w.hill.
> >>
> >> Hear clips from "The Last Straw" at:
> >> cdbaby.com/cd/donnahill
> >> Apple I-Tunes
> >> phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=259244374
> >>
> >> Check out the "Sound in Sight" CD project
> >> Donna is Head of Media Relations for the nonprofit
> >> Performing Arts Division of the National Federation of the Blind:
> >> www.padnfb.org
> >>
> >>
> >> On 8/15/2010 11:10 AM, bookwormahb at earthlink.net wrote:
> >>> Hi all,
> >>>
> >>> I am new here and wanted to introduce myself. My name is Ashley
> >>> Bramlett. I'm visually impaired but use jaws and braille. I graduated
> >>> from Marymount University in May 2009
> >>> with a BA in liberal studies
> >>> My studies focussed on psychology and communication.
> >>>
> >>> Currently I'm looking for work. I'm probably going to work in the
> >>> county government or nonprofit sector. To obtain my first job I'm
> >>> pretty open as long as the job uses my skills and talents.
> >>> I really enjoy writing, more in the nonfiction area, and thought about
> >>> being a writer on the side. In any case I'm sure I'll do lots of
> >>> writing on my job. I hope to work in some outreach capacity or public
> >>> relations or public affairs.
> >>> I thought I'd join to find out what you do as writers and see what
> >>> challenges you encounter as a writer.
> >>>
> >>> I'll have some questions soon. I look forward to chatting with you all.
> >>>
> >>> Have a good day.
> >>>
> >>> Ashley
> >>> _______________________________________________
> >>> Writers Division web site:
> >>> http://www.nfb-writers-division.org<http://www.nfb-writers-division.org/>
> >>>
> >>> stylist mailing list
> >>> stylist at nfbnet.org
> >>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/stylist_nfbnet.org
> >>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> >>> stylist:
> >>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/stylist_nfbnet.org/penatwork%40epix.net
> >>>
> >>>
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> >> _______________________________________________
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> >> http://www.nfb-writers-division.org
> >> <http://www.nfb-writers-division.org/>
> >>
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> >>
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Writers Division web site:
> > http://www.nfb-writers-division.org <http://www.nfb-writers-division.org/>
> >
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> Message: 6
> Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:13:26 -0400
> From: Donna Hill <penatwork at epix.net>
> To: Writer's Division Mailing List <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [stylist] I'm new
> Message-ID: <4C684A65.7050603 at epix.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> Ashley,
> If you want to contact me off list, it's:
> dwhill at epix.net
>
> Read Donna's articles on
> Suite 101:
> www.suite101.com/profile.cfm/donna_hill
> American Chronicle:
> www.americanchronicle.com/authors/view/3885
>
> Connect with Donna on
> Twitter:
> www.twitter.com/dewhill
> LinkedIn:
> www.linkedin.com/in/dwh99
> FaceBook:
> www.facebook.com/donna.w.hill.
>
> Hear clips from "The Last Straw" at:
> cdbaby.com/cd/donnahill
> Apple I-Tunes
> phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=259244374
>
> Check out the "Sound in Sight" CD project
> Donna is Head of Media Relations for the nonprofit
> Performing Arts Division of the National Federation of the Blind:
> www.padnfb.org
>
>
> On 8/15/2010 3:06 PM, Ashley Bramlett wrote:
> > Donna,
> > Nice to meet you. Perhaps we can chat about PR off list if I get a
> > job or volunteer opportunity in that area. I'm trying to also
> > volunteer now so I stay busy and have job skills for my resume.
> > You love music; maybe you were self employed?
> >
> > Justin, nice to see you here. I do remember you from the other list.
> > I'll assume you either write for fun or on the job since you're on
> > this list.
> > Take care.
> > Ashley
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Donna Hill" <penatwork at epix.net>
> > To: "Writer's Division Mailing List" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> > Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 1:49 PM
> > Subject: Re: [stylist] I'm new
> >
> >
> >> Hi Ashley,
> >> Welcome to Stylist! I am a 60-year-old writer from the Endless
> >> Mountains of Pennsylvania. I have RP and am self-taught in Braille
> >> and have a guide dog.
> >>
> >> As far as writing goes, I have done a lot of nonfiction writing and
> >> PR. I worked for years as a performer, songwriter and recording
> >> artist; I did my own PR. Now I do PR for the NFB's Performing Arts
> >> Division. I also write nonfiction articles on everything from
> >> blindness issues and wildlife conservation to folk music for online
> >> magazines like Suite 101 (has revenue sharing) and American Chronicle
> >> (one of the many sites that will carry your articles but not pay
> >> anything).
> >>
> >> I am also finishing up my first novel, a fantasy featuring 2
> >> 14-year-old refugees, one of whom is a girl with RP, who is just
> >> learning Braille and how to use a computer. I am probably going to
> >> self-publish, since companies expect you to do your own promotions
> >> anyway these days.
> >>
> >> Hope to hear more from you.
> >> Donna Hill
> >>
> >>
> >> Read Donna's articles on
> >> Suite 101:
> >> www.suite101.com/profile.cfm/donna_hill
> >> American Chronicle:
> >> www.americanchronicle.com/authors/view/3885
> >>
> >> Connect with Donna on
> >> Twitter:
> >> www.twitter.com/dewhill
> >> LinkedIn:
> >> www.linkedin.com/in/dwh99
> >> FaceBook:
> >> www.facebook.com/donna.w.hill.
> >>
> >> Hear clips from "The Last Straw" at:
> >> cdbaby.com/cd/donnahill
> >> Apple I-Tunes
> >> phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=259244374
> >>
> >>
> >> Check out the "Sound in Sight" CD project
> >> Donna is Head of Media Relations for the nonprofit
> >> Performing Arts Division of the National Federation of the Blind:
> >> www.padnfb.org
> >>
> >>
> >> On 8/15/2010 11:10 AM, bookwormahb at earthlink.net wrote:
> >>> Hi all,
> >>>
> >>> I am new here and wanted to introduce myself. My name is Ashley
> >>> Bramlett. I'm visually impaired but use jaws and braille. I
> >>> graduated from Marymount University in May 2009
> >>> with a BA in liberal studies
> >>> My studies focussed on psychology and communication.
> >>>
> >>> Currently I'm looking for work. I'm probably going to work in the
> >>> county government or nonprofit sector. To obtain my first job I'm
> >>> pretty open as long as the job uses my skills and talents.
> >>> I really enjoy writing, more in the nonfiction area, and thought
> >>> about being a writer on the side. In any case I'm sure I'll do lots
> >>> of writing on my job. I hope to work in some outreach capacity or
> >>> public relations or public affairs.
> >>> I thought I'd join to find out what you do as writers and see what
> >>> challenges you encounter as a writer.
> >>>
> >>> I'll have some questions soon. I look forward to chatting with you
> >>> all.
> >>>
> >>> Have a good day.
> >>>
> >>> Ashley
> >>> _______________________________________________
> >>> Writers Division web site:
> >>> http://www.nfb-writers-division.org<http://www.nfb-writers-division.org/>
> >>>
> >>>
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> Message: 7
> Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:22:15 -0400
> From: Donna Hill <penatwork at epix.net>
> To: Writer's Division Mailing List <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [stylist] I'm new
> Message-ID: <4C684C77.3030608 at epix.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> Hi Shelley,
> I didn't realize you were looking for PR ideas for the Division. I had
> contacted Robert earlier this summer about doing some press releases
> about our writing contest winners. As you know, he had some health
> problems, which is I suspect why it fell through the cracks. Just to re
> cap what I told him ... I've been doing press releases for the NFB of PA
> scholarship winners and winners of the Braille Readers are Leaders
> contest. We've hadgood luck getting local papers to pick up articles.
> I've done similar things for the Performing Arts Division (about our
> officers and people who contributed to "Sound in Sight"), but with less
> luck in local papers and more in online magazines, blogs and internet
> radio. I am still interested in helping the Writers' Division, if you
> are interested. Please contact me offline at:
> dwhill at epix.net
> Donna Hill
>
> Read Donna's articles on
> Suite 101:
> www.suite101.com/profile.cfm/donna_hill
> American Chronicle:
> www.americanchronicle.com/authors/view/3885
>
> Connect with Donna on
> Twitter:
> www.twitter.com/dewhill
> LinkedIn:
> www.linkedin.com/in/dwh99
> FaceBook:
> www.facebook.com/donna.w.hill.
>
> Hear clips from "The Last Straw" at:
> cdbaby.com/cd/donnahill
> Apple I-Tunes
> phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=259244374
>
> Check out the "Sound in Sight" CD project
> Donna is Head of Media Relations for the nonprofit
> Performing Arts Division of the National Federation of the Blind:
> www.padnfb.org
>
>
> On 8/15/2010 3:21 PM, Shelley J. Alongi wrote:
> > HI Ashley, My name is shelley and I am the editor of "Slate and Style"
> > the magazine of the national Federation of the Blind. Perhaps you
> > would consider submitting some pieces to us on writing and your
> > experience with it. We can chat off list if you like. I live in
> > California with my two cats Pearl and brandy. I graduated fourteen
> > years ago with a music degree and almost got my masters in history but
> > decided the work I had to do for it was too boring. I now devote my
> > energy to my latest hobby, trains, and also I work for Walt disney
> > Travel. Good luck with writing. Write me off list when you can; maybe
> > you have some good ideas on PR for our NFb chapter or my Pampered Chef
> > business, or just ways to get names out there in the writing field.
> > Have a super day.
> > Shelley J. Alongi
> > Independent Consultant with The Pampered Chef
> > Consultant#628861
> > Home Office: (714)869-3207
> > Why You Should Start Your Own business with the Pampered Chef:
> > 630-261-3537
> > **
> > NFBWD "Slate and Style" editor
> > http://www.nfb-writers-division.org
> > **railroading, planes, romance,
> > click on
> > http://www.storymania.com/cgibin/sm2/smshowauthorbox.cgi?page=&author=AlongiSJ&alpha=A
> >
> > updated July 14, 2010
> > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ashley Bramlett"
> > <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
> > To: "Writer's Division Mailing List" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> > Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 12:06 PM
> > Subject: Re: [stylist] I'm new
> >
> >
> >> Donna,
> >> Nice to meet you. Perhaps we can chat about PR off list if I get a
> >> job or volunteer opportunity in that area. I'm trying to also
> >> volunteer now so I stay busy and have job skills for my resume.
> >> You love music; maybe you were self employed?
> >>
> >> Justin, nice to see you here. I do remember you from the other list.
> >> I'll assume you either write for fun or on the job since you're on
> >> this list.
> >> Take care.
> >> Ashley
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Donna Hill" <penatwork at epix.net>
> >> To: "Writer's Division Mailing List" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> >> Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 1:49 PM
> >> Subject: Re: [stylist] I'm new
> >>
> >>
> >>> Hi Ashley,
> >>> Welcome to Stylist! I am a 60-year-old writer from the Endless
> >>> Mountains of Pennsylvania. I have RP and am self-taught in Braille
> >>> and have a guide dog.
> >>>
> >>> As far as writing goes, I have done a lot of nonfiction writing and
> >>> PR. I worked for years as a performer, songwriter and recording
> >>> artist; I did my own PR. Now I do PR for the NFB's Performing Arts
> >>> Division. I also write nonfiction articles on everything from
> >>> blindness issues and wildlife conservation to folk music for online
> >>> magazines like Suite 101 (has revenue sharing) and American
> >>> Chronicle (one of the many sites that will carry your articles but
> >>> not pay anything).
> >>>
> >>> I am also finishing up my first novel, a fantasy featuring 2
> >>> 14-year-old refugees, one of whom is a girl with RP, who is just
> >>> learning Braille and how to use a computer. I am probably going to
> >>> self-publish, since companies expect you to do your own promotions
> >>> anyway these days.
> >>>
> >>> Hope to hear more from you.
> >>> Donna Hill
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Read Donna's articles on
> >>> Suite 101:
> >>> www.suite101.com/profile.cfm/donna_hill
> >>> American Chronicle:
> >>> www.americanchronicle.com/authors/view/3885
> >>>
> >>> Connect with Donna on
> >>> Twitter:
> >>> www.twitter.com/dewhill
> >>> LinkedIn:
> >>> www.linkedin.com/in/dwh99
> >>> FaceBook:
> >>> www.facebook.com/donna.w.hill.
> >>>
> >>> Hear clips from "The Last Straw" at:
> >>> cdbaby.com/cd/donnahill
> >>> Apple I-Tunes
> >>> phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=259244374
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Check out the "Sound in Sight" CD project
> >>> Donna is Head of Media Relations for the nonprofit
> >>> Performing Arts Division of the National Federation of the Blind:
> >>> www.padnfb.org
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On 8/15/2010 11:10 AM, bookwormahb at earthlink.net wrote:
> >>>> Hi all,
> >>>>
> >>>> I am new here and wanted to introduce myself. My name is Ashley
> >>>> Bramlett. I'm visually impaired but use jaws and braille. I
> >>>> graduated from Marymount University in May 2009
> >>>> with a BA in liberal studies
> >>>> My studies focussed on psychology and communication.
> >>>>
> >>>> Currently I'm looking for work. I'm probably going to work in the
> >>>> county government or nonprofit sector. To obtain my first job I'm
> >>>> pretty open as long as the job uses my skills and talents.
> >>>> I really enjoy writing, more in the nonfiction area, and thought
> >>>> about being a writer on the side. In any case I'm sure I'll do
> >>>> lots of writing on my job. I hope to work in some outreach
> >>>> capacity or public relations or public affairs.
> >>>> I thought I'd join to find out what you do as writers and see what
> >>>> challenges you encounter as a writer.
> >>>>
> >>>> I'll have some questions soon. I look forward to chatting with you
> >>>> all.
> >>>>
> >>>> Have a good day.
> >>>>
> >>>> Ashley
> >>>> _______________________________________________
> >>>> Writers Division web site:
> >>>> http://www.nfb-writers-division.org<http://www.nfb-writers-division.org/>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> stylist mailing list
> >>>> stylist at nfbnet.org
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> >>>> for stylist:
> >>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/stylist_nfbnet.org/penatwork%40epix.net
> >>>>
> >>>>
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> >>> http://www.nfb-writers-division.org
> >>> <http://www.nfb-writers-division.org/>
> >>>
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> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> Writers Division web site:
> >> http://www.nfb-writers-division.org
> >> <http://www.nfb-writers-division.org/>
> >>
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> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
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> > http://www.nfb-writers-division.org
> > <http://www.nfb-writers-division.org/>
> >
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> Message: 8
> Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 15:53:15 -0500
> From: "Robert Leslie Newman" <newmanrl at cox.net>
> To: "'Writer's Division Mailing List'" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [stylist] August Monthly Telephone Gathering- reminder
> Message-ID: <B8E8C3A81AA54615817BDD4ACEF40101 at RobertLesliePC>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> RE: August Writers' Division's Telephone Gathering- Sunday August 29th
>
> this is a reminder- Join in on our monthly telephone gathering and interact
> with our guest speaker, Dennis H. R. Sumlin, President of the Performing
> Arts Division (PAD).(this guy is also a writer and song writer) Let us learn
> about the Performing Arts Division; let us ask about what they have to
> offer; who joins and what performing arts are represented in the Division;
> how does what we do fit into what PAD's members do; Dennis will answer any
> of our questions; he will give us information on how PAD is able to be one
> of the only Divisions to offer a college scholarship; and more.
>
> The time is- 8:30 PM Eastern; 7:30 PM Central; 6:30 PM Mountain; 5:30 PM
> Pacific.
>
> The phone number to call is- 218-339-4300
>
> The code is: 568839# (last character is a number sign)
>
> (It will be recorded and posted to our website)
>
> Robert Leslie Newman
>
> President NFB Writers' division
>
> Writers' Division Website-
>
> http://www.nfb-writers-division.org
>
> Personal Website-
>
> http://www.thoughtprovoker.info
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 9
> Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 17:23:50 -0400
> From: "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
> To: "Writer's Division Mailing List" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [stylist] August Monthly Telephone Gathering- reminder
> Message-ID: <D59C62EFC19F4388BC350FB65F0C2327 at Ashley>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> Some questions:
> Is the call tonight?
> How long do these phone meetings typically last?
> Do you have to be a professional writer or member of the division to
> participate?
>
> I'm not a member of the division; I am a general member locally.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Robert Leslie Newman" <newmanrl at cox.net>
> To: "'Writer's Division Mailing List'" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 4:53 PM
> Subject: [stylist] August Monthly Telephone Gathering- reminder
>
>
> > RE: August Writers' Division's Telephone Gathering- Sunday August 29th
> >
> > this is a reminder- Join in on our monthly telephone gathering and
> > interact
> > with our guest speaker, Dennis H. R. Sumlin, President of the Performing
> > Arts Division (PAD).(this guy is also a writer and song writer) Let us
> > learn
> > about the Performing Arts Division; let us ask about what they have to
> > offer; who joins and what performing arts are represented in the Division;
> > how does what we do fit into what PAD's members do; Dennis will answer any
> > of our questions; he will give us information on how PAD is able to be one
> > of the only Divisions to offer a college scholarship; and more.
> >
> > The time is- 8:30 PM Eastern; 7:30 PM Central; 6:30 PM Mountain; 5:30 PM
> > Pacific.
> >
> > The phone number to call is- 218-339-4300
> >
> > The code is: 568839# (last character is a number sign)
> >
> > (It will be recorded and posted to our website)
> >
> > Robert Leslie Newman
> >
> > President NFB Writers' division
> >
> > Writers' Division Website-
> >
> > http://www.nfb-writers-division.org
> >
> > Personal Website-
> >
> > http://www.thoughtprovoker.info
> >
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Writers Division web site:
> > http://www.nfb-writers-division.org <http://www.nfb-writers-division.org/>
> >
> > stylist mailing list
> > stylist at nfbnet.org
> > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/stylist_nfbnet.org
> > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> > stylist:
> > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/stylist_nfbnet.org/bookwormahb%40earthlink.net
> >
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 10
> Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:40:05 -0700
> From: "Shelley J. Alongi" <qobells at roadrunner.com>
> To: <Undisclosed-Recipient:;>
> Subject: [stylist] From Shelley metrolink708 Train Orders for the
> Court
> Message-ID: <001f01cb3d0d$dde80270$0200000a at DDF55J31>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> Engineers get a break but life is always interesting at the fullerton train station.
> http://www.storymania.com/cgibin/sm2/smreadtitle.cgi?action=display&file=newtitles/AlongiSJ-Metrolink708TrainOrdersForThe.htm
> Shelley J. Alongi
> Independent Consultant with The Pampered Chef
> Consultant#628861
> Home Office: (714)869-3207
> Why You Should Start Your Own business with the Pampered Chef: 630-261-3537
> **
> NFBWD "Slate and Style" editor
> http://www.nfb-writers-division.org
> **railroading, planes, romance,
> click on http://www.storymania.com/cgibin/sm2/smshowauthorbox.cgi?page=&author=AlongiSJ&alpha=A
> updated July 14, 2010
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 11
> Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:56:57 -0500
> From: "Robert Leslie Newman" <newmanrl at cox.net>
> To: "'Writer's Division Mailing List'" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [stylist] I'm new
> Message-ID: <90E55909CED8483DB00A9C0A2ABF2A99 at RobertLesliePC>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> I've written Ashley off list and provided her with information about the
> Writers' Division and --- encouraged her to join us!
>
> Thank you all for giving this new person a warm welcome. (I think we are a
> great group, accepting and excited to get new members.)
>
>
>
>
> Robert Leslie Newman
> President NFB Writers' division
> Writers' Division Website-
> http://www.nfb-writers-division.org
> Personal Website-
> http://www.thoughtprovoker.info
>
>
>
>
>
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