Author Archives: J.L. Hilton

Maker Faire NC is June 18, 2011

Posted on June 9, 2011 by J.L. Hilton

I’ll be at the Maker Faire in Raleigh, at the NC State Fairgrounds, on Saturday June 18, not as an author but as a founding member of the Triangle Jewelry Makers. We will have displays of finished jewelry and demonstrations … Continue reading →

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Poem: In which tower do you dwell?

Posted on May 4, 2011 by J.L. Hilton

My friend Lilith plays World of Warcraft. Today she told me about an in-game achievement she needed to complete, in order to win a really sweet mount. A purple wyvern or something. Which sounds awesome. Anything purple is awesome. The … Continue reading →

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Princess Amber’s Bed

Posted on April 19, 2011 by J.L. Hilton

PRINCESS AMBER’S BED is a children’s book based on a bedtime story I made up for my daughter, who likes to fall asleep anywhere in the house except her own bed. I’ve been telling this story to her for a … Continue reading →

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As if turning 40 wasn’t enough…

Posted on April 16, 2011 by J.L. Hilton

I had an eventful birthday. Things started off right when I dreamed that Richard Armitage fell madly in love with me. After I reluctantly woke up, my husband made me belgian waffles for breakfast and later bbq ribs for lunch. In … Continue reading →

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Notes from NASFiC

Posted on August 8, 2010 by J.L. Hilton

I met several lovely people this week at the North American Science Fiction Convention. * Craig Cummings, creator of marvelous steampunk regalia and impromptu master of ceremonies at the Steampunk Fashion Show. * John G. Hemry, author of the Stark’s War, Paul … Continue reading →

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Celtic knot crescent moon

Posted on September 12, 2009 by J.L. Hilton

This is my own original Celtic knot crescent moon design. I drew it with pen and ink several years ago, then turned it into a digital file. I’ve sold t-shirts, magnets and other merchandise with this design over the years. It frequently … Continue reading →

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