Category Archives: News & misc

Can’t Stop the Serenity 2013

Posted on April 2, 2013 by J.L. Hilton

This post originally appeared March 31, 2013, on the Contact – Infinite Futures SF blog. Seven authors from the Contact-Infinite Futures SF/SFR blog join Dark Horse Comics, Felicia Day, Think Geek, Joss Whedon and many others in sponsoring Can’t Stop the … Continue reading →

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The Great Raleigh Chocolate Tour of 2013

Posted on February 18, 2013 by J.L. Hilton

Please note that this information is based on my experiences in February 2013. Locations and products may have changed since then. The alien heroes in my science fiction Stellarnet books may think chocolate tastes like an oozing fungus from the planet … Continue reading →

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Stellarnet Rebel nominated for another sci-fi award

Posted on January 14, 2013 by J.L. Hilton

I just found out that the review staff from Love Romances & More Reviews nominated Stellarnet Rebel for Best Sci-Fi/Futuristic/Dystopian Book of the year. Voting is going on now, and voters are all of the members of LR Cafe. LR … Continue reading →

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One-year anniversary of Stellarnet Rebel

Posted on January 2, 2013 by J.L. Hilton

Carina Press published my first novel, Stellarnet Rebel, one year ago today, and changed my life. FWIW I will forever be a professional sci-fi author. But the achievement is bittersweet. My writing skills improved more than I ever thought possible … Continue reading →

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Q&A with sci-fi author J.L. Hilton and paranormal suspense author Angela Campbell

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

This interview originally appeared November 9, 2012, on paranormal suspense author Angela Campbell‘s blog. Angela Campbell: I’m a big sci-fi geek and loved Stellarnet Rebel — it was so unique and more emotional and, dare I say it, political than I … Continue reading →

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Stellarnet Tarot

Posted on December 1, 2012 by J.L. Hilton

For fun, I created Tarot cards of the main characters in my Stellarnet books, the cyberpunk romantic tale of interstellar news blogger Genevieve O’Riordan, her soulmate and alien rebel-turned-ambassador Duin, and the sapphire-skinned outcast Belloc. In the second book, Stellarnet … Continue reading →

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12 Cool Pieces of Technology from the Stellarnet Series

Posted on November 19, 2012 by J.L. Hilton

This post originally appeared November 17, 2012, on author Kait Gamble‘s blog. I love the Internet. I think it’s the most incredible invention since the printing press, refrigeration, vaccinations, beer or chocolate. It’s changed life on our planet and the course … Continue reading →

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Aliens in sock kilts

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

This post originally appeared on my publisher’s blog at CarinaPress.com on November 13, 2012, the release day of Stellarnet Prince. My in-laws gifted my 8-year-old daughter her own digital camera and her bedroom is now a sound stage, complete with … Continue reading →

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Foxy Ladies and Ferrets at the Charlotte Geek Gala

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

Saturday evening was a whirlwind of nerditude for a great cause, at the Geek Gala in Charlotte sponsored by the Charlotte Geeks and Spandex City. Proceeds benefit the Children’s Home Society of North Carolina. Carnival-style games included a nerf shooting … Continue reading →

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STELLARNET PRINCE release month madness

Posted on October 27, 2012 by J.L. Hilton

Free ebooks, recipes, character interviews, cool jewelry, Stellarnet tarot cards and all the goodies! Here’s my blog tour schedule and most of it revolves around the release of Stellarnet Prince, sequel to Stellarnet Rebel, available from AMAZON U.S. Kindle * … Continue reading →

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