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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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Brigid’s Jewels and the fire of inspiration

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

Jewelry and storytelling are two of my lifelong passions. At a very young age, I realized that jewelry was more than just a shiny thing or an expensive gift. It was a symbolic language, telling tales of who we are, what … Continue reading →

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Working on cover art for Stellarnet Rebel

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

I just received the “Art Fact Sheet” from my publisher Carina Press. I have to fill it out with information about the genre, themes, mood, plot, and characters of Stellarnet Rebel. The questions got me thinking about some of the actors … Continue reading →

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Can’t Stop the Serenity

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

I am a Browncoat. May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one. For six years, I’ve been involved in the Can’t Stop the Serenity worldwide charity screenings for Equality Now. The screening in my … Continue reading →

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Maker Faire NC is June 18, 2011

Posted on June 9, 2011 by J.L. Hilton

I’ll be at the Maker Faire in Raleigh, at the NC State Fairgrounds, on Saturday June 18, not as an author but as a founding member of the Triangle Jewelry Makers. We will have displays of finished jewelry and demonstrations … Continue reading →