Comments and testimonials from published authors, television industry professionals, academics, and writers:

“Alison Hill brings to her workshops a rare combination of rich media experience, savvy, ability to listen to her students and get to the heart of where they are—plus warmth, kindness and humor."
David Halperin, author of Journal of a UFO Investigator Read full testimonial below.

"Alison Hill could be easily regarded as the most international, diverse and multicultural journalist anyone has ever encountered. Her enthusiasm, passion and willingness to always give it all in a classroom, has made her a unique and sophisticated journalist and producer."
Susana Vela-Pryor, Metropolitan State College of Denver, Colorado. Read full testimonial below

A comment from a poetry event moderated by Alison Hill:
“This was a very enjoyable evening...Allison is one of the most interesting interviewers I've seen in Raleigh, definitely good enough for prime time! ” Click here for more comments from this event.

Click here for comments on Alison's Media Readiness presentation to a Raleigh Writers group.

Comments from Media Ready/Media Savvy Workshop Participants:

Author, David Halperin, deep in discussion at one of Alison Hill's Media Ready/Media Savvy workshops, March '10 (photo: Anora McGaha)

“Alison Hill brings to her workshops a rare combination of rich media experience, savvy, ability to listen to her students and get to the heart of where they are—plus warmth, kindness and humor.  She has a vast amount to give; she gives it generously.  She is a wonderful teacher.  I am so delighted I chose to work with her!”              David Halperin, is Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is the author of Journal of a UFO Investigator, to be published in early 2011 by Viking Press (and, in translation, by publishers in Germany, Italy, and Spain). http://davidhalperin.net

Anna Jean Mayhew, author of The Dry Grass of August, to be published by Kensington Books in early 2011

"I attended a one-day seminar with Alison Hill: "Media Ready, Media Savvy." Ms. Hill took the participants through rigorous exercises that helped us learn to pitch our books quickly. She is a tough teacher, not letting her students wind up with anything but the very best possible presentation of their work. She also gave an extensive lecture based on her vast experience as an interviewer, paired us off to interview each other, and took us through on-camera mock interviews that she conducted. In today's publishing world, where the author must become his/her own publicist, I'm so much better prepared for that exacting task after having worked with Alison."

"Alison Hill’s workshops are a valuable tool for writers and authors as she utilizes her vast experience in TV, journalism, and production to prepare the writer for interaction with the media. From one-liners and one-paragraphs to describe the book, to bios, to marketing, to mock interviews—all are covered. I would strongly recommend that writers and authors take advantage of excellent resources in the area, and Alison is certainly such a resource." Dickey Eason, www.theimpacts.com

"Wow, an experienced wiz at the media game! A vibrant passionate woman whose inspiration and motivation to writers is energizing and a fulfilling experience! Her manner of teaching lifts your spirit and acknowledges your talents. Expand your creativity and attend her workshops." Vanessa Vendola, Dreamer, writer, poet and author of Illusionary Heart

" I worked with Alison Hill for over four years, sharing my expertise on Middle East history and politics as a panelist on several prime time PBS discussion shows. I have worked with many very able professionals in TV shows over the years and Alison Hill is no doubt one of the best I worked with. She is very professional, extremely creative and attentive to details. Most importantly in my opinion is that she is able to accomplish always excellent results (time after time) with her great compassionate smiling personality which enabled panelists of high level specialist (dealing with extremely contentious charged issues) to feel comfortable, trusting and appreciated. Myself and my Colleagues who worked with Alison were always eager to participate in her projects - we always knew that we would be proud of the final public result which indeed always turned out correct."

"It is without hesitation that I recommend Alison! I have worked with her on a number of projects, and her work has always been of the highest quality. She is professional, gifted, and competent. We worked together in many capacities. I was a guest several times on the shows she produced, we worked together on the Baghdad-Denver Region project of Sister Cities International (www.drcog.org/bdrp); and she frequently questioned my work as Mayor of the City of Glendale, CO; and also later when I was elected to the Colorado State House of Representatives. I recommend Alison for any work that involves producing, directing, interviewing, or virtually any aspect of communications work! " Joe Rice, Littleton, CO

" I have worked with Alison Hill in the tv and film trenches. Alison is the professor of excellent writing and impressive producing skills, talents, and accomplishments. She co-produced our award-winning Sand Creek Massacre documentary film. She listened to me as I described how I wanted her to be as a hostess on our tv show, "Haunted World." Without a script, she walks the viewer through a haunted house, giving out information, creating suspense, and entertaining the viewer. We have also worked together on a variety of tapings and shoots. Her brilliant journey in life with professionalism, perfection and know how are paralleled to me, and I've worked with some of the best. A consummate artist, writer, producer, host and interviewer. "

Dani Newsum , Centennial, Colorado

" I worked with Alison for more than four years on Colorado Inside Out, a political and topical events roundtable produced by a PBS Denver affiliate. Alison produced the show and was a godsend. During a very reactionary time nationally and locally, Alison made sure that dissenting, progressive voices always had a seat at the table! She earned my respect again and again with her ability to remain calm under fire. I am a former civil righs attorney who currently teaches undergraduate American legal history at the University of Colorado at Denver. I wrote a political blog for the DenverPost.com for more than three years - as a writer I'm in awe of Alison's discipline. I'll read that book! Go after it girl. "

" My name is Susana Vela-Pryor and I am a Visiting Assistant professor in the department of Political Science at Metropolitan State College of Denver. I generally teach courses to mainly international students from all over the world as well as United States nationals. Since the fall 2004, Alison Hill has been part of the lecture series I have consistently organized in all of my classes, which consists in bringing speakers from all paths of life, religion, political and cultural views. I have had the pleasure of having Alison Hill consistently for various semesters since 2004 in three of the classes I have taught, specifically, American National Government, Global Citizenship and First Year Seminar (multicultural class). It did not matter whether her audiences consisted of a variety of multi-racial, multi-ethnic and multi-lingual students or not, Alison was always ready to address every single sensitive, political and multicultural issue while in the classroom as well as ready to answer the innumerable questions posed by the students. Alison shared her experiences and contributed greatly to the student knowledge with the following topics: Slavery in the 21st Century; Television and Media in the United States; the politics, the government and the current immigration issues of Wales. Alison Hill could be easily regarded as the most international, diverse and multicultural journalist anyone has ever encountered. Her enthusiasm, passion and willingness to always give it all in a classroom, has made her a unique and sophisticated journalist and producer."

Susana Vela-Pryor , Metropolitan State College of Denver,Colorado

" I would like to write a personal testimony of my experience working with Alison Hill on the Global Agenda program which aired on KBDI PBS Channel 12 on June 28th, 2006 It was my great privilege to work with Alison on this project and I have only the finest things to say about her performance on this project. She has the following qualities that will make her a great asset to any staff:
1.First her research skills were excellent, as she actually tried the practice of Falun Gong herself to get a feel for the exercises and the teachings of the practice. It impressed me that she would take the time to learn the practice herself, so she could speak from her own experience on what the practice is like.
2.Second, she carefully read all the materials and researched the issues thoroughly so she had a clear and thorough understanding of the issues related to Falun Gong.
3.Third, she listened carefully to me as I outlined the most important aspects of the issues related to the persecution. Then, she accurately reflected these so well, that I was completely pleased with the final program. 4.Alison was great on follow-up and showed herself to be an excellent communicator in clarifying questions and staying in touch with me on the projects progress.
5.Her writing of the script was excellent, as she gave the moderator all the most important questions to ask so that he was both informed and showed intelligence on the issues.
6.Last, the program was complete, thorough, and exceptionally professional in presentation.
I can say without reservation that I would gladly work with Alison again and that she would be an asset to any staff. Please feel free to contact me in person should you want to further discuss her qualifications."

Thank you. Renee (Jie) Sun, Falun Dafa, Colorado