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Win two steampunk time travel titles

Posted on May 24, 2012 by J.L. Hilton

I love time travel stories. Whether its Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure, Somewhere in Time, or Time Machine (1960 version), if it involves a mash-up of two or more time periods, I’m there with bells on. In this case, Christine … Continue reading →

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Real-life river dwelling tribes face genocide

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

This post originally appeared on the Contact – Infinite Futures SF blog on May 8, 2012. I think one of the important features of science fiction has always been its ability to draw attention to injustice, to suggest better possible … Continue reading →

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I will be a panelist at NC Spec Fiction Night

Posted on April 9, 2012 by J.L. Hilton

I will be a panelist at the Spring 2012 NC Speculative Fiction Night: The Science of Science Fiction 5-7 pm, Sunday, April 15 (my birthday). Includes a half-dozen local and regional authors, artists, and creators with short readings, talks, and a science … Continue reading →

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A writer and a parent: Living in two worlds

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

The selkie wizard shed his seal form and stepped onto the sand. The white-capped waves of the Knock at the door. Child enters without waiting for an answer. “Mom, look at this thing I made with the glue and the … Continue reading →

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The not-so glamorous life of a writer

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

Being a published author, like being a reporter, is one of those “glamorous” jobs that isn’t. Anyone not in the news business may think being a newspaper reporter means looking like this guy. Reporters hang out with celebrities and politicians, travel to … Continue reading →

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Bots and bulges at StellarCon 36

Posted on March 6, 2012 by J.L. Hilton

I spent the weekend at StellarCon 36,  a science fiction & fantasy convention in High Point, North Carolina. It was a fun three days, full of interesting people. Mark Poole was the StellarCon artist guest of honor. He’s from South Carolina … Continue reading →

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My StellarCon 36 schedule

Posted on February 21, 2012 by J.L. Hilton

I will be on the following panels for STELLARCON 36 March 2-4, 2012: Friday 7:00 PM – Steampunk Artwork and Costuming – A discussion on steampunk, what it means, and how to capture its spirit in costume or on canvas. Panelists: … Continue reading →

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Get thee to a book editor

Posted on February 2, 2012 by J.L. Hilton

STELLARNET REBEL would not exist without Linda Cashdan. She is one half of The Word Process, a partnership of two published novelists and veteran journalists who provide developmental editing, manuscript editing, ghostwriting, and assistance with book proposals and query letters. … Continue reading →

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Can’t Stop the Serenity since 2006

Posted on January 26, 2012 by J.L. Hilton

In 2006, I joined a global movement to hold fan-run charity screenings of Joss Whedon’s sci-fi movie SERENITY to benefit Equality Now. At the time, I had no idea if I’d sell a single ticket or if anyone would dress … Continue reading →

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Screen shot with STELLARNET REBEL at #2

Posted on January 21, 2012 by J.L. Hilton

My recently-released cyberpunk novel STELLARNET REBEL reached #2 today on my publisher’s “Most Popular” list. Here’s a screen shot of my laptop. If you look closely in the bottom left corner, you’ll see that I’m working on a file called … Continue reading →

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