[stylist] Donna's autobiographical writingRE:
Donna Hill
penatwork at epix.net
Tue Aug 17 19:26:03 UTC 2010
Hi Bridget,
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts on this. I think you
hit on exactly what has been troubling me about the piece, though I
didn't know how to fix it. I kept thinking, "This sounds too much like
PR and not personal enough." Obviously, I can't fix it for Rick's usage,
but I have another one I'm supposed to be sending in for another
project, and I will take your suggestion and include something of a
scene within the narrative.
In terms of using it... First, I'm honored that you asked. I shall have
to contact Rick and ask him if it's OK. He may want you to include
something referencing the book, and I'm not sure when it's actually
coming out, so he may agree but want you to hold off a bit. I have your
address and will get back to you off list.
Thanks again,
Donna
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
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Hear clips from "The Last Straw" at:
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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 8/17/2010 2:51 PM, Bridgit Pollpeter wrote:
> Donna,
>
> First, let me say how encouraging it is to hear stories such as yours. We all need to see the possibilities for the blind (and really anyone) when we are willing to work and push for a goal.
>
> I understand the feelings of frustration and hopelessness when it comes to striving for your dreams. Sometimes I feel like I will never accomplish anything. You have really reached a level in your writing that lets readers identify with your story.
>
> The only suggestion I can make is this, perhaps try creating scenes between the narration. You have a lot of reported scenes, but try actually showing us rather than telling us. For instance, when you address your childhood maybe give us a scene, like the section about playing piano. And maybe the conversation with your doctor, or something involving the music. Use action and even dialogue to give us a richer story. Otherwise, I think your writing is strong and powerful. It is a story many of us know, but it always nice to know that others have struggled before us.
>
> I also like that you make this universal. It is not just about blindness. Really anyone can relate to this and that is the mark of a good writer.
>
> Question, I am not sure how this would work since it is published elsewhere, but could I have your permission to use this for the Nebraska Independent, the NFBN newsletter? I think it would be great for others to read.
>
> Gotta' run after a nine-month-old who is making work impossible today! *smile* We just found a leaf that looks yummy apparently!
>
> Bridgit P
>
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>> 1. Re: August Monthly Telephone Gathering- reminder (loristay)
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>> 3. An autobiographical piece that was accepted ... for better or
>> worse (Donna Hill)
>> 4. Welcome new member (Bridgit Pollpeter)
>> 5. Re: August Monthly Telephone Gathering- reminder
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>> Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:08:10 -0400
>> From: loristay<loristay at aol.com>
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>> The date of the call is August 29th. ?You do not have to be a member of the Writers Division to attend. ?You simply need to be interested in writing, and a member of the stylist (which you are). ?The calls last anywhere from an hour to two and a half, depending on how much interest there is in the content. ?But you can leave when you need to.
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>> How long do these phone meetings typically last?
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>> I'm not a member of the division; I am a general member locally.
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>> Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:43:30 -0400
>> From: Donna Hill<penatwork at epix.net>
>> To: Writer's Division Mailing List<stylist at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: loristay<loristay at aol.com>
>> Subject: Re: [stylist] questions about autobiographical writing
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>> Hi Bridget,
>> Well put, and congratulations on the job with the Omaha Post! That's
>> excellent. I corresponded briefly with their writer (Stoddard, if I
>> recall correctly) who did the piece on the NFB of NE's Braille bill.
>> They're doing more than most papers in terms of getting the word out
>> about blindness issues.
>> 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 8/16/2010 1:22 PM, loristay wrote:
>>
>>> nicely put, Bridgit.
>>> I majored in English Lit, mistakenly thinking that would lead to
>>> better writing, but the only thing that has is sitting down and
>>> writing itself, editing and revising.
>>> Lori
>>> On Aug 13, 2010, at 5:06:22 PM, "Bridgit Pollpeter"
>>> <bpollpeter at hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Jewel and others,
>>>
>>> I am a senior at university and will graduate with a BFA in creative
>>> writing, specializing in creative non-fiction. I am also the editor for
>>> the Nebraska affiliate newsletter, and recently I was hired by the Omaha
>>> World Herald to write a blog column for their health and wellness
>>> website.
>>>
>>> I love to write fiction as well as non-fiction, but I seem to have more
>>> of a knack for the non-fiction (to my chagrin!) Seriously, though, any
>>> form of non-fiction writing can have an applied element of fictional
>>> techniques. Non-fiction does not have to be limited to the traditional
>>> sense of what non-fiction is.
>>>
>>> That being said, all writers must follow a structure and may attention
>>> to content. In writing autobiography, you have to determine what your
>>> focus is. Are you telling your life-story, or do you wish to focus on
>>> isolated events? Non-fiction still has to have a beginning, middle and
>>> end, and the "main character" should undergo a change by the end. All
>>> successful non-fiction follows this method. Journals can really help
>>> flesh out moments in your life that you feel are important and
>>> momentous.
>>>
>>> Also, while you should retain as many facts as possible, non-fiction
>>> such as autobiography, is more concerned with how events have shaped you
>>> and your personality. Obviously this has sparked much debate because
>>> there is a fine line between focusing more on emotions than facts, and
>>> completely fabricating your story. People also have to understand,
>>> though, different perspectives happen for different people and even for
>>> the same person, but at different stages of their life. My memories of
>>> a certain event may be slightly different from those who may have their
>>> own memories of the same event. However, my own memories are shaped by
>>> my age, state of mind, and my own sense of priorities around a certain
>>> event. Muddy, huh?
>>>
>>> Have fun with non-fiction too. Try different things like switching the
>>> point of view, or do not follow a linear structure. Play with voice and
>>> content. Be really creative and write your story in a different time
>>> period. This may sound silly and ridiculous, but lots of non-fiction
>>> writers experiment with style and form. We are only bound by our own
>>> perceptions.
>>>
>>> Here are some suggestions for a good read:
>>> The Truth Book: Escaping a Childhood of Abuse Among Jehovah's Witnesses
>>> by Joy Castro
>>> Man Killed By Pheasant by John Price
>>> My Misspent Youth by Meghan Daum
>>> Julie/Julia: My Year of Cooking Dangerously by Julie Powell
>>> Where I was From and The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion
>>>
>>> Those are just a few, but there are many more out there. I hope this
>>> helps and let me know if I can do anything else.
>>>
>>> Bridgit
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>> Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:00:51 -0400
>> From: Donna Hill<penatwork at epix.net>
>> To: stylist at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [stylist] An autobiographical piece that was accepted ... for
>> better or worse
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>> Hi Friends,
>> Since we've been talking about autobiographical writing, I thought I'd
>> share a piece I recently wrote for a book by Richard Singer on embracing
>> the present. He asked me to contribute something after reading something
>> else I wrote. I had less than 30 days to do it, and re reading it now, I
>> would change some things, but he is including it in his book. First
>> person isn't my strong suit by any means. So, as an example of the genre
>> and for your comments on how I might make future things better, I will
>> copy it below.
>> Cheers,
>> Donna
>> ***
>>
>> Word count: 1198
>>
>> Satori Green
>>
>> By Donna W. Hill
>>
>> "All is illusion: let it go, and all is in order: let it come; in India,
>> enlightenment (/Samadhi/) with the eyes closed; in Japan, enlightenment
>> (/Satori)/ with the eyes opened."
>>
>> Joseph Campbell, _The Masks of God: Oriental Mythology_ (Penguin, p 29)
>>
>> Sometimes, a word -- especially an uncommon one -- grabs our imagination
>> and holds on for dear life. Embracing it, we find an ethereal talisman,
>> a guardian of the heart.
>>
>> When I first read the above quote, I was stopped in my tracks. All is in
>> order, let it come ... /Satori/ ... with the eyes open. This was not the
>> first time I had come face to face with the idea of embracing the
>> present. I was already captivated by Verdandi, the Norse goddess of the
>> present. Satori seemed to go hand in hand.
>>
>> In the '80s while pursuing my music career in Philadelphia, I studied
>> the Alexander Technique -- a method of movement re education -- and Tai
>> Chi. Both disciplines emphasized cultivating an awareness of the
>> present. Centering myself in the moment and being aware of my
>> surroundings would help me respond to whatever came along.
>>
>> But, my fascination with the present was not merely a quest for physical
>> grace and poise. It was the answer to the most profound challenges of my
>> life. Born legally blind from the degenerative eye disease Retinitis
>> Pigmentosa, I floundered for decades in that misty world between normal
>> vision and blindness. Too sighted to receive Braille and other
>> non-visual skills, I was too blind to succeed without them. The
>> philosophy was: if you could still "see" to read print, you should read
>> print. It was irrelevant that doing so took obscenely inordinate amounts
>> of time, resulted in ongoing headaches, meant you had little time for
>> anything vaguely resembling a normal childhood and that you were doomed
>> to fall behind academically and socially despite your efforts.
>>
>> After five years of piano lessons, during which I learned to memorize
>> music so I wouldn't have to look at it, I found my vision slipping
>> beyond the point of being able to learn the more complicated pieces my
>> hands could then play. When I quit, it broke my mother's heart, but no
>> one had any alternatives. The frustration of trying to keep up and
>> falling further and further behind was accompanied by the pain of
>> constant bullying. As it became clear that no help was coming, I
>> developed a seething resentment and rage.
>>
>> Surviving in the face of these realities was a matter of keeping this
>> rage in check. Thoughts unlinked to the here and now were of two kinds
>> -- fretting over the past and worrying about the future. Neither was
>> tolerable. I found solace in nature when I filled my mind with awareness
>> of the present. With no nagging unfinished business and no dire
>> predictions of what was to come, I could find peace and the possibility
>> of re-writing the scripts which had been emblazoned in my psyche.
>>
>> This has enabled me to achieve some success. Graduating from college,
>> living independently, pursuing my life's work and finding love -- all
>> things that people assured me were impossible (often in the most
>> humiliating and public of ways) -- have all happened.
>>
>> I taught myself to play guitar and began writing music in high school.
>> Not until I graduated from college did I receive my first guide dog and
>> teach myself Braille. While in Philadelphia, I recorded three albums of
>> my songs. My coverage, as a volunteer, of the Carter inauguration marked
>> the first time national press credentials were awarded to a blind
>> reporter from a radio reading service for the blind.
>>
>> I built a career around my music; first as a street performer and later
>> as a presenter of school assemblies and other music-based programs. I
>> encouraged others to pursue their dreams and refuse to allow their
>> circumstances to dictate the outcomes of their lives.
>>
>> Were there set-backs? Many. It has always been easy for me to fall into
>> doubt and despair. I am not one of those people for whom the light of
>> self-assurance burns with an unerring consistency. I don't have a sense
>> that all will work out well, that I am destined to achieve my goals.
>> Despite the crushing defeats, however, I remain aware of one simple
>> reality: I don't want the sad predictions to be true.
>>
>> In the midst of my successes, my world was threatened. At 40, I found a
>> lump in my breast. At first, having breast cancer wasn't the problem. I
>> was working on my third album. We were going to use it to market my
>> songwriting skills. After surgery and radiation, I returned to the
>> studio and finished the project. The week after sending the master and
>> cover art to be transformed into CDs, however, I found a lump in the
>> other breast. After treatment, I didn't have the funds or energy to run
>> around Nashville. My dreams were blowing up in my face and I didn't know
>> how to proceed.
>>
>> It took years and a move to the Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania to
>> refocus my thinking. I stopped writing music, thinking it would give me
>> space to envision new possibilities. That only lasted until 9/11. I also
>> started working on a fantasy novel. That required learning to use a
>> computer with text-to-speech software.
>>
>> The computer allowed me to submit an electronic version of one of my
>> songs to the volunteer-run nonprofit Performing Arts Division (PAD) of
>> the National Federation of the Blind (NFB). I was asked to donate "The
>> Edge of the Line" to PAD's "Sound in Sight" project, a multi-genre
>> compilation of original tracks and covers by blind recording artists,
>> which funds projects including a scholarship.
>>
>> I was horrified to realize that things had actually gotten worse for
>> blind kids since I was in school. In those days, 50% of America's blind
>> kids learned Braille. Now, it's 10%. Unemployment is 70% for blind
>> adults. Nonetheless, blind people are successful as lawyers, mechanics,
>> journalists, chemists, engineers and in many other fields. The
>> difference is Braille. Of the blind people who work, over 80% read
>> Braille. Despite the availability of audio books and talking computers
>> (both wonderful, irreplaceable tools), Braille is the only tool which
>> can give true literacy to blind people on a par with print.
>>
>> The shock of realizing that little kids are still suffering as I did
>> spurred me into action. I soon learned that the skills I had developed
>> while promoting my music were transferable. Now, as a volunteer PR
>> person for both PAD and the NFB of PA, I attempt to get the story out
>> about what blind people can do and the obstacles we face. I also write
>> for the online magazines American Chronicle and Suite 101. I cover not
>> only blindness issues but other topics such as wildlife conservation,
>> health, music and knitting.
>>
>> My novel is essentially done. Satori Green in the Verdandi Valley is a
>> place of spiritual/magical awakening for my two heroes -- a couple of
>> 14-year-old refugees, including a girl, who, like me, is a songwriter
>> dealing with vision loss, prejudice and an irrepressible notion that
>> physical sight should be unnecessary for social equality.
>>
>>
>> --
>> 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
>>
>>
>>
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>> Message: 4
>> Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:44:58 -0500
>> From: Bridgit Pollpeter<bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
>> To: writers division<stylist at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: [stylist] Welcome new member
>> Message-ID:<SNT136-w272978C228D9C9873AB624C49B0 at phx.gbl>
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>>
>> 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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>>> To: stylist at nfbnet.org
>>> Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:00:05 -0500
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>>> 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
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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
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> 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
>>> Message-ID:<001e01cb3caa$441513d0$cc3f3b70$@williams2 at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>>>
>>> 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/>
>>>
>>> stylist mailing list
>>> stylist at nfbnet.org
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>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> stylist:
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>>> gmail.com
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> 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
>>> Message-ID:<9FBEED4F5BF5418CA4BAD37E16541628 at Ashley>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>>> reply-type=response
>>>
>>> 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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>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> 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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>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> 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
>>> 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/kajuncutie926%40aol
>>> .com
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> 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>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>>> reply-type=response
>>>
>>> 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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>>>>>> stylist:
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>>>>>>
>>>>>>
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>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> Writers Division web site:
>>>>> 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/>
>>>>
>>>> stylist mailing list
>>>> stylist at nfbnet.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/>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 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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>>>>> http://www.nfb-writers-division.org
>>>>> <http://www.nfb-writers-division.org/>
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>>>>>
>>>>
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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/>
>>>>>>>
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>>>>>> 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/>
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>>>>
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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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>>> stylist at nfbnet.org
>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/stylist_nfbnet.org
>>>
>>>
>>> End of stylist Digest, Vol 76, Issue 27
>>> ***************************************
>>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 5
>> Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:53:10 -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:<AE3012C6A6E7497AA0DB31CEE9EAB49C at Ashley>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>> reply-type=original
>>
>> Hi Lori,
>> Thanks. I'll see if I can make the call! Always great to put a voice with
>> the
>> emails!
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "loristay"<loristay at aol.com>
>> To: "Writer's Division Mailing List"<stylist at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Monday, August 16, 2010 2:08 PM
>> Subject: Re: [stylist] August Monthly Telephone Gathering- reminder
>>
>>
>> The date of the call is August 29th. You do not have to be a member of the
>> Writers Division to attend. You simply need to be interested in writing, and
>> a member of the stylist (which you are). The calls last anywhere from an
>> hour to two and a half, depending on how much interest there is in the
>> content. But you can leave when you need to.
>> Lori Stayer
>>
>> On Aug 15, 2010, at 5:23:50 PM, "Ashley Bramlett"
>> <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:
>>
>> From: "Ashley Bramlett"<bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
>> Subject: Re: [stylist] August Monthly Telephone Gathering- reminder
>> Date: August 15, 2010 5:23:50 PM EDT
>> To: "Writer's Division Mailing List"<stylist at nfbnet.org>
>> 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
>>>
>>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Writers Division web site:
>> http://www.nfb-writers-division.org<http://www.nfb-writers-division.org/>
>>
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>> http://www.nfb-writers-division.org<http://www.nfb-writers-division.org/>
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>>
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>>
>> End of stylist Digest, Vol 76, Issue 29
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>>
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