Category Archives: Wrighting

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 →

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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 →

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Labrador or Writer: Who’s the Smart One?

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Donna W. Hill

Working with guide dogs is, among other wonders, a frequently humbling experience. Even after 45 years and four canine helpers, I occasionally realize that I haven’t learned all that much. All of my dogs regularly must endure my obstinate nature, … Continue reading →

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An Author’s Life Without Accessible Websites and an Easy Fix: Sign This Petition to Wake Up Obama

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Donna W. Hill

I just spent two-plus hours composing the following tech-support email to LinkedIn Customer Experience Advocate, Carina. It demonstrates, if you can stand to read it, why blind people need President Obama to release regulations for web accessibility. These regulations are … Continue reading →

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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,…

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Writing: the What & Why of It

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Donna W. Hill

The written word permeates all aspects of our lives. Even if we exclude books, newspapers and magazines, our world is filled with documents of identification and ownership, insurance policies, medical records, instructions and warnings. The written word is etched into … Continue reading →

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Writer’s Rant: Unchain Me from This PC!

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Donna W. Hill

Hope springs eternal … at least until it is dashed on the rocks of reality. Whether it’s a month, a year or a decade, perceptions of that perfect house, job, community or relationship can switch from a beautiful thing to … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Writers’ Gazebo: Assumptions & Directions

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Donna W. Hill

Good writers take great pains to make their work perfect. Whether it’s an article, story, novel or the text for a marketing campaign, they check and double-check to ensure that spelling and grammar conform to current standards. They labor over … Continue reading →

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Writer’s Gazebo: Tips to Improve Your Writing Through Empathetic Thought & Precision Editing

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Donna W. Hill

After several decades of observing and writing about my fellow inhabitants of Planet Earth, I can’t recall ever thinking that anyone didn’t have a story to tell. Whether it is the true account of your life’s journey, your perspectives on … Continue reading →

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