Speculative Fiction: Why bother with it?
It’s the end of speculative fiction. Why bother with it? H.G Wells, Jonathon Swift, and Jules Verne have covered the lot—or have they?
Must-Read Book List, 5 Novels by L. Ron Hubbard
L. Ron Hubbard published over 260 short stories, novellas, and novels. Where to start? If you don't read any others, these top five are must-read books.
The Cowboy Era and Why Their Legacy Matters Today
The cowboy era won the heart and spirit of America. Discover the famous cowboys, the authors who immortalized them, and the actors who made them real.
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.
The American Frontier Lives on Through the Western
Through the literature of the Old West and the American frontier the traditions live on. This realistic fiction brings the Old West vividly to life.
Women of the West
Men weren't the only colorful figures of the Wild West. Women of the West proved easily their equal.
Ancient Environmental Cleanup Project Hidden in Plain Sight
A detailed environmental cleanup project for Earth was put forth in the 1983 SF novel Mission Earth by L. Ron Hubbard.
How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Home with Evergreen Audio Classics & Avocado Pistachio Tart
A new take on how to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at home, including listening to evergreen audio classics and savoring a healthy green avocado tart.
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....
Mission Earth: Science Fiction & Satire
Another aspect to science fiction: by its nature most of it has an element of satire. It has been used by such notables as Mark Twain, Johannes Kepler, Samuel Butler, Jules Verne and Sir Thomas More. This becomes more obvious when the history of satire is examined and compared to science fiction.
The Story Behind Fahrenheit 451
In this next article in the series about authors and their stories, we talk about Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 and what inspired him to write the novel.
A War Correspondent Bleeds Ink, not Blood. Most of the Time.
What makes a war correspondent risk his or her life to report the truth about wars? What is their mission and why do we need outsiders to look at the battlefield from the inside?
