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IllogiConIV science fiction convention January 9-11

Posted on January 8, 2015 by J.L. Hilton

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 →

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The Halloween Adventure

Posted on October 31, 2014 by J.L. Hilton

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 →

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Dishonored DLC shines like a rune in the void

Posted on October 17, 2014 by J.L. Hilton

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 →

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Heroism happens in all genders

Posted on October 12, 2014 by J.L. Hilton

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 →

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Dear Marvel, please let me choose your Doctor Strange

Posted on September 7, 2014 by J.L. Hilton

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Automatons & Armorers at ConTemporal 2014

Posted on July 5, 2014 by J.L. Hilton

Last weekend, I joined the Temporal Engineering Alliance (TEA) as Port Raleigh’s aide-de-aether, otherwise known as social media assistant for ConTemporal. In this industrious capacity, I met distinguished inventors, steamstresses, storytellers, troll hunters, melodians, haberdashers, automatons, armorers, leatherworkers, ladies and … Continue reading →

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THIEF leaves me feeling unsatisfied

Posted on April 9, 2014 by J.L. Hilton

THIEF Rating: M for Mature Blood, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs and Violence Read part 1: THIEF makes me feel oh so very naughty ********* SPOILERS ********* A few weeks ago I rented THIEF from Redbox … Continue reading →

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THIEF makes me feel oh so very naughty

Posted on March 19, 2014 by J.L. Hilton

THIEF Rating: M for Mature Blood, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs and Violence I prefer rogues. In Skyrim, my Nightingale Dragonborn sneaks and snipes her way through dungeons. My vampire assassin creeps and cut-throats her way … Continue reading →

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Skyrim shenanigans and Game of Thrones geekery, plus interviews with some really cool people

Posted on February 26, 2014 by J.L. Hilton

It’s been a few months since my last update, and in that time I’ve attended the Geek Gala, taken my family to Disney World, suffered a long spell of bronchitis, and dealt with Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year and Valentine’s … Continue reading →

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A writer’s — and jewelry maker’s — desk

Posted on February 21, 2014 by J.L. Hilton

My kids were looking at my desk and my 13yo said, “I suppose this is what you consider organized?” “Yes. I know exactly where everything is,” I replied. I turned my back to the desk and closed my eyes. “Go … Continue reading →

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