Category Archives: Science Fiction

Is it science fiction, sci-fi or SF?

Posted on May 22, 2013 by J.L. Hilton

I’m a published science fiction author but I still don’t grok the difference between “science fiction,” “sci-fi” and “SF.” As with religion, I’ve been warned to choose the right one or else. I’ve been told that “science fiction” refers to the real … Continue reading →

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Guest: B.V. Larson on his self-published success

Posted on May 7, 2013 by J.L. Hilton

My cousin Brian is also an author. He’s a self-publishing success story, reaching as many as a thousand downloads a day and over a million copies sold since 2010, which led to contract offers from publishers. His most recent book, … Continue reading →

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Aliens who are what they eat

Posted on April 24, 2013 by J.L. Hilton

This post originally appeared April 21, 2013, on the Contact – Infinite Futures SF blog. When inventing space aliens, I look for inspiration right here on Earth, such as the Elysia chlorotica. This green sea slug steals chloroplasts from the algae it … Continue reading →

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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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A valentine to my editor

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

This short story featuring Belloc from my Stellarnet books is a special valentine for my former editor, Alison Dasho. You can read other tales written for her by my fellow Carina Press authors Diane Dooley, Veronica Scott, Darcy Daniel, R.L. Naquin … Continue reading →

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Writers and the winds of change at Illogicon 2

Posted on January 17, 2013 by J.L. Hilton

IllogiCon is a small, local science fiction convention attended by fans, readers, authors, editors and publishers in my area. I had the chance to hang out with friends new and old — Joe from the Research Triangle Science Fiction Society, … 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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Goofy heroes and compassionate heroines

Posted on December 28, 2012 by J.L. Hilton

This post originally appeared on the Contact – Infinite Futures SF blog on December 18, 2012. My 12-year-old daughter asked me who would play Duin if they made a Stellarnet movie. She’s read portions of Stellarnet Rebel and Stellarnet Prince, and … Continue reading →

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J.L. Hilton interviewed by the Galaxy Express

Posted on December 12, 2012 by J.L. Hilton

This interview originally appeared November 12, 2012, on the Galaxy Express. The Galaxy Express: Name up to three experiences in your life that influenced your decision to become a writer. J.L. Hilton: I could read and write before I entered … Continue reading →

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