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Noobs and noodles at Illogicon

Posted on January 17, 2012 by J.L. Hilton

ILLOGICON was a small, first-year, fan-run science fiction convention in my home town this past weekend, with an attendance of about 200. I went to sell my handmade jewelry, promote Stellarnet Rebel and have fun! This event had a very … Continue reading →

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Stellarnet Rebel featured in Carina Press newsletter

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

STELLARNET REBEL is the featured book in my publisher’s newsletter! It’s also in the “Our Staff Loves…” section, where my editor Alison Janssen has this to say: “Stellarnet Rebel is such a smart, vivid and perfect imagining of space colonization and first … Continue reading →

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Release party at “Aileen’s Pub” (Tir na nOg)

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

We held a STELLARNET REBEL release party January 5 at Tir na nOg Irish Pub, the inspiration for Aileen’s Pub in my novel. Kilcarragh performed some of the traditional Irish songs mentioned in the book, and I gave away promotional … Continue reading →

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STELLARNET REBEL release day!

Posted on January 3, 2012 by J.L. Hilton

STELLARNET REBEL is now available for all digital reading devices, wherever eBooks are sold. It is also available as an audio book from AUDIBLE. My publisher is offering an extended excerpt via Facebook. ORDER on AMAZON U.S. / AMAZON U.K. … Continue reading →

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The roots of STELLARNET REBEL

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

I grew up with science fiction and fantasy. As a kid, I saw Star Wars in theaters in 1977, wrote fan letters to Gil Gerard and memorized the Buck Rogers theme song. I played with Star Wars action figures and … Continue reading →

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Sci-Fi holiday party

Posted on December 19, 2011 by J.L. Hilton

I spent the evening with the Research Triangle Science Fiction Society at their annual holiday party. I got to see some familiar faces, meet a few new ones, and hang with Sam Montgomery-Blinn, editor of Bull Spec magazine and keeper … Continue reading →

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Steampunk and STELLARNET REBEL

Posted on December 8, 2011 by J.L. Hilton

I began making neo-Victorian jewelry several years ago but didn’t learn the term “steampunk” until 2007. My work was not inspired by the steampunk community but by my interest in Art Nouveau, Victorian history, movies such as “Time Machine,” “20,000 Leagues Under the … Continue reading →

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New book only 28 days away

Posted on December 4, 2011 by J.L. Hilton

Only 28 days until the release of STELLARNET REBEL and things are getting very exciting! The book now appears on my publisher’s “coming soon” page and is available for pre-order on Amazon and B&N. It’s also listed on Goodreads. Read … Continue reading →

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Stellarnet Rebel coming soon

Posted on November 15, 2011 by J.L. Hilton

Stellarnet Rebel is now listed on the “coming soon” page of my publisher’s website. No pic of the cover yet. I imagine that will be posted in December. But you can see it, right here. Advance review copies will be … Continue reading →

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Stellarnet Rebel cover

Posted on October 27, 2011 by J.L. Hilton

I received the cover art for my book Stellarnet Rebel, coming from Carina Press in January 2012. I also received the official cover copy. This is what would be on the back cover if it was being inked onto dead tree … Continue reading →

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