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Guest: Ruth Diaz with DYNAMA, her new superhero romance

Posted on August 30, 2012 by J.L. Hilton

Every mom is a kind of superhero, but what if there’s a mom who really is a superhero? And what if her evil ex is truly eeeeeevil? This is the premise of Ruth Diaz’s debut novella, Dynama, now available DRM-free … Continue reading →

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Men still dominate the world

Posted on August 23, 2012 by J.L. Hilton

I have two daughters. They are growing up in a world where they may vote, read, attend school, study math and science, work outside the home, own property, divorce, control when or if they have children, play sports, choose to marry or … Continue reading →

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How long does it take to write a book?

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

I’m often asked how long it took me to write my first novel, Stellarnet Rebel, or when I’ll be “done” with the sequel Stellarnet Prince. My friends and family are probably tired of hearing me say “I’m on a deadline.” … Continue reading →

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Alison edits

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

I am indebted to Alison Dasho for pulling me out of the Carina Press slush pile and making Stellarnet Rebel a reality. She loved the story and the characters as much… no, definitely even more than I did. Which I … Continue reading →

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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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One reader’s trash is another reader’s treasure

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

If there’s anything I’ve learned from being a published author, it’s one reader’s trash is another reader’s treasure. I used to be a ruthless reviewer, when I wrote entertainment columns for newspapers. Movies, music, books, and events all filtered through my personal … 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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Imagination will continue, with or without paper

Posted on March 16, 2012 by J.L. Hilton

In opposition to eReaders, I’ve been hearing a lot of people say, “But I like books. I like the way they smell, I like turning pages, I like libraries and book stores…” I’m going to dust off my psych degree … 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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