Visual and Literary Description of Sci-Fi Subgenres

Science fiction is a rich genre that thrives on exploring the unknown, leading to the emergence of a wide variety of Sci-Fi subgenres, each with its own unique characteristics and themes.

Definition of Fantasy Novel: A Journey Beyond the Veil of Reality

Find out how L. Ron Hubbard defines fantasy and how he compares fantasy and science fiction. Also, get a Fantasy History and Genre Education 101, including descriptions of some of the currently sprawling sub-genres: Urban Fantasy, Grimdark Fantasy, Romantasy, and many more.

If Looks Could Kill: The Greek Myth of Medusa and Modern Literature

The Greek myth of Medusa whose “looks could kill” has forever fascinated storytellers, readers, and horror enthusiasts with its terrifying power.

How did Futurist L. Ron Hubbard Make Innovative Predictions Known?

How L. Ron Hubbard made predictions of the future through his 10-Volume science fiction magnum opus, Mission Earth.

Readers and Fans

What was it like to win the Readers of the Future Contest and fly to Hollywood meeting some of the significant authors of my life?

Dread and “Tyson’s Turn” my favorite Writers of the Future story

Scott T. Barnes’s favorite Writers of the Future story “Tyson’s Turn.”

Valentine’s Day – Sweetie or Geeky?

Just about everyone in the US is familiar with Valentine’s Day, celebrated worldwide on February 14, but few know the scientific achievements that share the same date….

Slaves of Sleep—A Fantasy Tale of Arabian Mythology

Discover how L. Ron Hubbard weaves Arabian Nights lore and real-world adventure into a timeless a classic of the genre: Slaves of Sleep.

Outer Space: The Defence and Security Sectors’ New Battlefield

When hearing such heavy-weight names as Space Command or Space Force we could be forgiven for dreaming up images of space adventures and conquests.