Category Archives: Science Fiction

How do you define “steampunk”?

Posted on June 22, 2012 by J.L. Hilton

This post originally appeared on the Contact – Infinite Futures SF blog on June 17, 2012. Next weekend I’ll be at ConTemporal, a new sci-fi convention in North Carolina. Guests will include steampunk authors Cherie Priest, Clay and Susan Griffith, and John Claude Bemis, … Continue reading →

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Summer shenanigans

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

Now is the summer of my discontent. My body does not tolerate heat or sun, I’m not a “water person,” and the mosquitoes eat me alive. So, when the mercury rises, I start looking for things to do in the … Continue reading →

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Costumes and coolness at ConCarolinas 2012

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

This weekend, I attended my first ConCarolinas, an annual sci-fi convention in Charlotte, NC. I met actor Jeffrey Combs (Weyoun/Brunt in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Kevin in The 4400, and many more), who autographed a picture for me with … Continue reading →

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You can’t take the sky from me

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

This year, I am a global sponsor of Can’t Stop the Serenity 2012, an annual event where Browncoats — fans of Firefly — coordinate special screenings of the movie Serenity to raise money for Equality Now, an organization that works … 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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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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Bots and bulges at StellarCon 36

Posted on March 6, 2012 by J.L. Hilton

I spent the weekend at StellarCon 36,  a science fiction & fantasy convention in High Point, North Carolina. It was a fun three days, full of interesting people. Mark Poole was the StellarCon artist guest of honor. He’s from South Carolina … Continue reading →

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Team Duin vs Team Belloc

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

This post originally appeared on the Contact – Infinite Futures SF blog on February 26, 2012. I love all of my characters, whether they’re heroes, villains, gamers, pub musicians or AI sims. But the two alien protagonists seem to divide readers … Continue reading →

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My StellarCon 36 schedule

Posted on February 21, 2012 by J.L. Hilton

I will be on the following panels for STELLARCON 36 March 2-4, 2012: Friday 7:00 PM – Steampunk Artwork and Costuming – A discussion on steampunk, what it means, and how to capture its spirit in costume or on canvas. Panelists: … Continue reading →

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