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Men still dominate the world

Posted on August 23, 2012 by J.L. Hilton

I have two daughters. They are growing up in a world where they may vote, read, attend school, study math and science, work outside the home, own property, divorce, control when or if they have children, play sports, choose to marry or … Continue reading →

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Latest news about my next book

Posted on August 18, 2012 by J.L. Hilton

My next book STELLARNET PRINCE is coming out in November 2012 from Carina Press, and here’s the cover. My 8-year-old daughter’s only comment about this cover was, “His belly button looks like a bug.” She is obviously not in the targeted … Continue reading →

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How long does it take to write a book?

Posted on August 4, 2012 by J.L. Hilton

I’m often asked how long it took me to write my first novel, Stellarnet Rebel, or when I’ll be “done” with the sequel Stellarnet Prince. My friends and family are probably tired of hearing me say “I’m on a deadline.” … Continue reading →

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Props, cosplay and sci-fi shamanism

Posted on July 22, 2012 by J.L. Hilton

This post originally appeared on the Contact – Infinite Futures SF blog on July 15, 2012. I recently scored not one but TWO bottles that look like Cardassian kanar, for only $12 on eBay. I’ve seen single bottles going for … Continue reading →

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Porn for a geek girl

Posted on July 5, 2012 by J.L. Hilton

I imagine every man with a computer has a collection of “special” downloads. His own little private, pornographic Pinterest. I have a collection, too. But going through my stash of favorite images today, I started wondering what in the world … Continue reading →

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Characters and curiosities at ConTemporal 2012

Posted on June 25, 2012 by J.L. Hilton

I’ve returned from three days in Port Raleigh, otherwise known as ConTemporal, a new science fiction and steampunk convention in North Carolina. After doing Illogicon, StellarCon and ConCarolinas this year, I think ConTemporal might be my favorite. In part, because … Continue reading →

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How do you define “steampunk”?

Posted on June 22, 2012 by J.L. Hilton

This post originally appeared on the Contact – Infinite Futures SF blog on June 17, 2012. Next weekend I’ll be at ConTemporal, a new sci-fi convention in North Carolina. Guests will include steampunk authors Cherie Priest, Clay and Susan Griffith, and John Claude Bemis, … Continue reading →

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Summer shenanigans

Posted on June 14, 2012 by J.L. Hilton

Now is the summer of my discontent. My body does not tolerate heat or sun, I’m not a “water person,” and the mosquitoes eat me alive. So, when the mercury rises, I start looking for things to do in the … Continue reading →

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Costumes and coolness at ConCarolinas 2012

Posted on June 4, 2012 by J.L. Hilton

This weekend, I attended my first ConCarolinas, an annual sci-fi convention in Charlotte, NC. I met actor Jeffrey Combs (Weyoun/Brunt in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Kevin in The 4400, and many more), who autographed a picture for me with … Continue reading →

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You can’t take the sky from me

Posted on May 29, 2012 by J.L. Hilton

I am a global sponsor of Can’t Stop the Serenity 2012. This is an annual event where Browncoats — fans of Firefly — coordinate special screenings of the movie Serenity to raise money for Equality Now, an organization that works for … Continue reading →

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