Category Archives: novel

Author Admits to a Mistake: Voting is Still Open! Diversity Novel #5 in Book Cover Comp!

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Donna W. Hill

OK, here’s the scoop. Voting for my novel in the book cover comp did not end Monday afternoon after all. It ends Thurs. Oct. 31, at 2:30pm Eastern. My mistake, I assumed it was like previous rounds. So, if you … Continue reading →

Posted in AllAuthor, authors, Blindness, Book Cover, novel, The Heart of Applebutter Hill, Uncategorized, Visually Impaired, young adult | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Blind Author’s Young Adult Novel #5 in Book Cover Comp: Please Vote Before Thurs. 10/31, 2:30pm Eastern!

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Donna W. Hill

At this writing, TheHeart of Applebutter Hill is in 5th place in the book cover comp. Don’t have time to read this? Go vote! https://allauthor.com/cover-of-the-month/5725/ Introduction This post was originally published by Stephanae McCoy on “Bold Blind Beauty.” These are … Continue reading →

Posted in acceptance, Accessibility, advocacy, AllAuthor, authors, Blindness, Book Cover, breast cancer, bullying, Disability, Education, fantasy, Guide dogs, Indie Authors, Knitting, novel, publishing, Self-Publishing, The Heart of Applebutter Hill, Uncategorized, Visually Impaired, Wrighting | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Outside Myself by Kristen Witucki: A Stunning Portrayal of Blindness Reviewed by Donna W. Hill

Posted on October 20, 2019 by Donna W. Hill

When you hear that someone is “having trouble adjusting to blindness,” you may be tempted to think that they need to accept the “fact” that they simply cannot do a laundry list of essential human activities. Can you set that … Continue reading →

Posted in acceptance, Accessibility, ADA, authors, Blindness, Book Reviews, bullying, Education, Kristen Wytucki, novel, Outside Myself, Uncategorized, Visually Impaired, young adult | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Blind Author’s Inspiring Message Transforms Book Cover Competition

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Donna W. Hill

October is one of my favorite months. It’s a great time to take a vacation, but this year, I’m doing no such thing. In fact, I’m working harder than I ever have. Earlier this month, my educator-recommended novel, The Heart … Continue reading →

Posted in AllAuthor, authors, Blindness, Book Cover, breast cancer, Cats & Dogs, Education, fantasy, novel, The Heart of Applebutter Hill, Uncategorized, Visually Impaired, young adult | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Indie Authors, Contests & Consternations: Win or Lose – You Can’t Do Either Without Entering

Posted on September 16, 2019 by Donna W. Hill

Winning a writing contest, no matter how small, seems to be a necessity for the modern author. Even if you aren’t qualified for the Pulitzer, there are more and more contests for indie authors. I’ve never won a contest, whether … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure-mystery, authors, Book Reviews, fantasy, Indie Authors, marketing, novel, Self-Publishing, The Heart of Applebutter Hill, Uncategorized, Wrighting, Writing Contests, young adult | Tagged , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

#ShareAReviewDay Tuesday – The Heart of Applebutter Hill by Donna W. Hill

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Donna W. Hill

  Many thanks to Marcia Meara at the Write Stuff for posting this review of my young adult novel, The Heart of Applebutter Hill.

Posted in adventure-mystery, Education, fantasy, Guide dogs, novel, Service Dogs, Song Lyrics, songwriting, Supernatural Romance, The Heart of Applebutter Hill, TheHeart of Applebutter Hil, Uncategorized, Visually Impaired, Wrighting, young adult | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Blindness & Faith Healing: an Old Street Performer’s Musings

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Donna W. Hill

As a blind woman who worked as a street performer for eleven years, I have experienced many wonderful moments with the public. I’ve also experienced some awkward, painful and infuriating ones. The ministrations of faith healers were particularly aggravating. Before … Continue reading →

Posted in authors, Blindness, Braille, bullying, Cats & Dogs, faith healing, Guide dogs, memoir, nature, novel, Pennsylvania, Rural Life, songwriting, Uncategorized, Visually Impaired, young adult | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 21 Comments

The New Dog Under the Table, Explanations of My Absence and a Request 

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Donna W. Hill

It’s been almost three years since my last original post. You would think I’d forgotten that I am a writer. In fact, The Hills have had major distractions in the intervening years — many of which have been unpleasant to … Continue reading →

Posted in authors, Blindness, Cats & Dogs, Guide dogs, novel, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Featured Book: The Heart of Applebutter Hill by Donna W. Hill

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Donna W. Hill

Originally posted on Jamaica Pen Publishers:
The Heart of Applebutter Hill The Heart of Applebutter Hill book 14-year-old Adiaphoran refugees Baggy and Abigail are a bit cynical, as they are alone in a new country. Rounded up with other refugee kids,…

Posted in adventure-mystery, authors, Blindness, Disability, Dogs, Education, fantasy, Guide dogs, novel, Print Disabilities, Uncategorized, Visually Impaired, young adult | Tagged , , , , , | 5 Comments

National Poetry Month: a Tribute from a Fictional Creative Writing Class

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Donna W. Hill

“No, you go first.” Here’s a chapter from my novel The Heart of Applebutter Hill. It’s the first day of the summer term at the Plumkettle Learning Center. Our heroine, 14-year-old Abigail, her guide dog Curly Connor and best friend … Continue reading →

Posted in authors, Blindness, Braille, novel, poetry, Uncategorized, Visually Impaired, Wrighting, young adult | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment