Alicia Hilton

Alicia Hilton is an author, editor, attorney, professor, actor, and former FBI Special Agent. Her work has appeared or is forthcoming in Back 2 OmniPark, Daily Science Fiction, Gamut, Strange Horizons, Vastarien, Year’s Best Hardcore Horror Volumes 4, 5 & 6, and elsewhere. She is a member of the Horror Writers Association, the Science Fiction and Fantasy Poetry Association, and the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association.
Her website is https://aliciahilton.com. Follow her on Twitter @aliciahilton01 and Bluesky @aliciahilton.bsky.social.

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Sating the Need: Writing a Satisfying Romantic Subplot

May 14, 2023 10:30 am to 11:30 am

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Panelists: Meghan Ciana Doidge, Alicia Hilton, Sumiko Saulson and Greta Kelly (moderator)
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Want to perfect that romantic subplot to add character depth and, potentially, heat to your story? Panelists will discuss the purpose of romantic subplots, how to use them effectively, and what makes them satisfying for cross-genre readers.

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Diving into Dark Academia

May 14, 2023 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

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Panelists: K. Eason, Alexis Brooks de Vita, Alicia Hilton, Sydney Meeker and K.R. Monin (moderator)
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This panel will analyze this relatively new subgenre and its overlaps with SFF. What are the essential aesthetic and plot elements? What kind of commentary, if any, does this subgenre make about higher education?

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Strength and the Feminine

June 6, 2024 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

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Panelists: Jeffe Kennedy, Alicia Hilton, Robyn Dabney and AJ (Angela) Super (moderator)
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A panel discussing what “strong” means in relation to female-presenting characters and the dichotomies of the expectations of the binary male and female in science fiction and fantasy.
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Fury Unleashed: Exploring Angry Girls in SFF

June 6, 2024 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

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Panelists: Sarah Branson, Reed Mingault, Alicia Hilton, A. J. Hackwith and Sandra Rosner (moderator)
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A dive into the realm of fierce and angry heroines with a panel of SFF authors as they dissect the portrayal of anger in female characters. Unravel stereotypes, explore empowerment, and uncover the power of anger in shaping unforgettable female protagonists in SFF literature.

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It’s Not Just Fart Jokes and Slang: Developing a Voice in Middle-Grade SFF

June 8, 2024 9:00 am to 10:00 am

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Panelists: Greg van Eekhout, Alicia Hilton, Sarah Branson and Amber Morrell (moderator)
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Voice permeates every aspect of writing, from dialog to description to narrative. Beyond marketing-based audience age ranges and content restrictions, nothing defines middle-grade fiction more than voice. Is there a middle-grade voice? How can writers evoke authentic middle-grade characters without sacrificing their own authorial voice?
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