Category Archives: Science Fiction

The Curious Case of the Coffee Contraption Chronicles

Posted on January 29, 2015 by J.L. Hilton

When first I scrutinized Professor Phineas Fitzwhistle’s Marvelous Mystifying Mechanical Mocha Maker, I experienced considerable consternation at the contrivance of cogs, cups and coils. “I believe it is, in equal parts, polished brass and poppycock,” I said. * * * … Continue reading →

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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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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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DISHONORED aka What Thief Should Have Been

Posted on September 16, 2014 by J.L. Hilton

DISHONORED Rating: M for Mature Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language Read parts one and two of my thoughts on Thief * * * MINOR SPOILERS * * * I recently finished Dishonored (in high chaos) and … 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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Redefining sexy with dwarves, demons and aliens

Posted on May 22, 2014 by J.L. Hilton

This post originally appeared May 16, 2014, on the Contact – Infinite Futures SF blog. I’ve loved science fiction and fantasy my whole life. I saw the first STAR WARS in the 70s, played with the original Battlestar Galactica toys, … 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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