Psychic Powers

Seven Fictional Characters Who Used Psychic Powers for Evil

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Explore seven fictional characters who used psychic powers for evil—from Stephen King’s Carrie to L. Ron Hubbard’s Doughface Jack and beyond. Learn about the dark side of telekinesis, mind control, and more, and see how these powers can corrupt even the most sympathetic of characters.
The Lieutenant by Frank Frazetta

Frank Frazetta’s The Lieutenant: A Self-Portrait from the War-Torn Future

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Frank Frazetta’s painting The Lieutenant, created for L. Ron Hubbard’s Final Blackout, is more than cover art—it’s a rare self-portrait. This blog explores the book’s history, the evolution of its covers, and how this iconic image became one of Frazetta’s many personal and powerful works.
The Birth of Final Blackout

The Birth of Final Blackout by L. Ron Hubbard

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Written in just nineteen days, Final Blackout became a defining work of speculative fiction. Read the author’s personal letters from October 1939 that provide a firsthand record of the novel that remains as timely and powerful today as when it first appeared.
A Library Between Two Covers

A Library Between Two Covers: L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future

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The Coordinating Judge of the Writers of the Future Contest famously describes the annual anthology as "A library between two covers." This blog will give you her insights on the anthology's value to both readers and aspiring writers of speculative fiction, highlighting how it brings together emerging talents with legendary authors and artists to forge a vibrant collection of fresh and diverse sci-fi and fantasy stories.
Writer’s Block

How To Beat the Writer’s Block

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L. Ron Hubbard once noted that “almost everyone, at some point in their life, has harbored a desire to write.” If this resonates with you, discover the creative journey of a Writers of the Future Volume 41 winner, learn how he beats the writer’s block, and how reading profoundly influences writing.
To The Stars: Man Out of Time

To the Stars: L. Ron Hubbard’s Man out of Time

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To the Stars by L. Ron Hubbard captures the profound emotional and temporal effects of space travel, where time dilation leads to interstellar travelers becoming displaced in time. The human sacrifices involved in technological advancements in space exploration, portrays the deep isolation experienced by those traveling near the speed of light.
Dr. Gregory Benford

Dr. Gregory Benford On To the Stars

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Dr. Gregory Benford offers a fascinating view of L. Ron Hubbard’s To the Stars, assessing its application of Einstein’s theory of relativity and its profound influence on science fiction. With his extensive background in science and speculative fiction, Benford uniquely assesses the scientific accuracy and portrayal of human space exploration in the novel.
Sweetie or Geeky

Valentine’s Day—Sweetie or Geeky?

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Celebrate the heart and the cosmos in one fascinating read! Blending romantic traditions with scientific milestones on February 14th, discover everything from the historical origins of Valentine’s Day to contemporary scientific achievements that coincide with this date.
The illustration for “The Crossroads”

Political Satire with a Supernatural Twist

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A political satire with a supernatural twist. Defying subsidized farming, Eben establishes trade at a mythological crossroads—crossing the millennia.
“All this happened, more or less.”

Iconic Sci-Fi First Lines – Part 3

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A three-part series on how master science fiction authors capture entire universes in iconic first lines. This third and final installment covers curve ball openings that catch you off guard right from the first pitch.