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Author Archives: J.L. Hilton
The Book of Life vs. Strange Magic
I finally saw THE BOOK OF LIFE yesterday, after hearing so many good things about it. And now I’m even more mystified by the poor reception of STRANGE MAGIC. I’m not saying THE BOOK OF LIFE isn’t deserving of its success. … Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy, Romance
Tagged George Lucas, Guillermo del Toro, Jack and the Cuckoo Clock Heart, Jorge Gutierrez, movies, Strange Magic, The Book of LIfe
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No, this is not another negative review of STRANGE MAGIC
I love Strange Magic. I know there’s a load of crappy reviews and it’s only earned about $12 million in theaters. I still love the characters, the animation, and the music. I love the unconventional storyline (says the author who won … Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy, News & misc, Romance
Tagged Beauty and the Beast, Butterfly Bog, Strange Magic, Teldryn Sero
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MIDAS BOX is a steampunk adventure for the whole boring family
This review originally appeared on the Contact – Infinite Futures SF blog on March 23, 2015. The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box is a Victorian steampunk movie for the entire family… assuming the entire family enjoys watching BBC costume dramas, which are … Continue reading
Posted in Movies, Steampunk
Tagged G.P. Taylor, Midas Box, steampunk
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Snippets and Smut at IllogiCon 2015
I had a great time at IllogiCon 2015. Saw some old friends, met some new ones. Sold a little bit of jewelry in the artist alley. Met the nice folks at Needles and Nonsense who make geeky pillows. Being a … Continue reading
Posted in Conventions & events, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Tagged 2015, conventions, cosplay, Illogicon, Science Fiction
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Teldryn and Zephyr, to level 82 and beyond
This comic is a collaboration with spaceskeleton, based on my Skyrim character Zephyr Silvertongue. My story, her artwork. Skyrim and Teldryn Sero belong to Bethesda. Check out spaceskeleton’s other Skyrim comics. They’re awesome. Teldryn had a habit of overreacting to … Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy, Video games
Tagged comics, Dragonborn, dunmer, Elder Scrolls, nightingale, Skyrim, spaceskeleton, Teldryn Sero, TESV
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The Curious Case of the Coffee Contraption Chronicles
When first I scrutinized Professor Phineas Fitzwhistle’s Marvelous Mystifying Mechanical Mocha Maker, I experienced considerable consternation at the contrivance of cogs, cups and coils. “I believe it is, in equal parts, polished brass and poppycock,” I said. * * * … Continue reading
Posted in On writing..., Science Fiction, Steampunk
Tagged coffee, steampunk
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IllogiConIV science fiction convention January 9-11
I’ll be at IllogiConIV this weekend at the Embassy Suites Raleigh-Durham / Research Triangle. This is a smaller, fan-coordinated convention dedicated to any and all forms of science fiction in all media. I’m on two panels: Smutty Fan Fiction – … Continue reading
Posted in Conventions & events, News & misc, Science Fiction
Tagged Illogicon
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The Halloween Adventure
Upon Samhain time, so the Druids told, When doors opened wide to the Otherworld, The fey folk, sprites, elves, banshees and trolls, The dear departed and the wandering souls, Sightless spirits, ghouls, imps and wights, Entered the mortal realm for … Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy, News & misc
Tagged DIY, Fairies, Fantasy, Games, Gnomes, Halloween, Treasure hunt
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Dishonored DLC shines like a rune in the void
DISHONORED DLC: THE KNIFE OF DUNWALL & THE BRIGMORE WITCHES Rating: M for Mature Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language * * * MINOR SPOILERS * * * I played Dishonored last month and enjoyed it enough … Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy, News & misc, Science Fiction, Video games
Tagged Brigmore Witches, Corvo, Daud, Dishonored, Knife of Dunwall, Video Games
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Heroism happens in all genders
Portions of this post originally appeared October 7, 2014, on the Contact – Infinite Futures SF blog. Science fiction and fantasy do not lack heroic women. Uhura, Ripley, Sarah Connor, Xena, Princess Leia, Elizabeth Swann, Brienne of Tarth, Katniss, Hermione … Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy, Movies, News & misc, Science Fiction, Stellarnet Series, TV Shows
Tagged Heroism, Superheroes, Wonder Woman
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