
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.
June 16, 2023/by Jason Toth
My Favorite Writers of the Future Story
What is the best way to know what to write for any contest or magazine?
June 12, 2023/by Jason Toth
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?
May 30, 2023/by Jason Toth
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."
May 25, 2023/by Jason Toth
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....
February 13, 2023/by Lucy
Are all Romance Writers Female?
Whether your flair for romance reading lies in Historical or Regency brands, or perhaps the previously popular Gothic or True Confession story, or today’s more popular Romantic Suspense, I had pretty much always assumed these were female writers....
February 13, 2023/by Lucy
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.
December 5, 2022/by Jason Toth
A Treasure of Words
Have you ever gone treasure hunting? I have experienced the thrill and anticipation of finding something of value in volumes of Writers of the Future.
December 4, 2022/by Jason Toth
Little Known Facts from Branded Outlaw
Little Known Facts about the guns that won the West, and stories of the West they inspired. Discover which guns made history by outlaws and lawmen alike.
October 18, 2022/by Jason Toth
Tasty Treats Inspired by Your Favorite Stories
5 recipes for tasty treats inspired by fiction, with alternates for sugar-free hot chocolate, healthy cinnamon rolls, and a dairy-free cookie recipe.
October 17, 2022/by John Goodwin
Little Known Facts from The Sky-Crasher
Little known facts of the 1930s added authenticity to The Sky-Crasher. Experience the courage of early aviators and how they live on through historical fiction.
August 10, 2022/by John Goodwin
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?
November 1, 2021/by John Goodwin
Little Known Facts from Man-Killers of the Air
This little-known fact about Gilmore the flying lion was likely inspiration for L. Ron Hubbard’s big cat air adventure Man-Killers of the Air.
October 8, 2021/by John Goodwin
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.
October 6, 2021/by John Goodwin
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.
October 1, 2021/by John Goodwin
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.
July 28, 2021/by John Goodwin
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.
July 23, 2021/by John Goodwin
Little Known Facts from Mister Tidwell, Gunner
Little-known facts about British Naval Commander Lord Nelson, the Napoleonic Wars, and L. Ron Hubbard’s Mister Tidwell, Gunner—an unlikely hero.
June 9, 2021/by Jason Toth
Women in Aviation and The Golden Age of Flight
Women have always played an important role in aviation—there have been courageous female pilots from the Golden Age of flight to those going to space.
June 7, 2021/by John Goodwin
Earth Day Quotes: “Cry Out”
Find one of many profound Earth Day Quotes in the lyrics for "Cry Out," written to raise environmental pollution awareness.
April 10, 2021/by Jason Toth
Little Known Facts from Tomb of the Ten Thousand Dead
The little-known fact about Alexander the Great’s march across the 200-mile desert inspires historical fiction adventure Tomb of the Ten Thousand Dead.
April 1, 2021/by John Goodwin
Women of the West
Men weren't the only colorful figures of the Wild West. Women of the West proved easily their equal.
March 31, 2021/by John Goodwin
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.
March 30, 2021/by John Goodwin
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.
March 4, 2021/by John Goodwin
Little Known Facts from Inky Odds
L. Ron Hubbard’s meticulous research added authenticity to his realistic fiction. This little-known fact is from Inky Odds, a China-Japanese War story.
February 24, 2021/by John Goodwin
Little Known Facts from All Frontiers Are Jealous
The little known facts from meticulous research add authenticity to L. Ron Hubbard's fiction. This one takes you to Africa when building Sudan railway.
February 17, 2021/by John Goodwin
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.
January 25, 2021/by John Goodwin
Little Known Facts from The Battling Pilot
This realistic fiction book used a little known fact: The Battling Pilot mentions the exclusive Pan Am Boeing 314 Clippers used by the superrich.
January 24, 2021/by John Goodwin
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.
January 23, 2021/by Lucy
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?
December 18, 2020/by John Goodwin
How the Legacy of the Arizona Rangers Lives On
The fact that the Arizona Territory became the 48th state in the Union is common knowledge. Less known though is the story of the men who made this possible.
October 27, 2020/by Lucy
Fear—The Pioneer of Modern Psychological Thrillers
Originally published in July 1940, L. Ron Hubbard’s immortal Fear is recognized as a pioneer of the modern psychological thrillers. It has riveted and influenced both readers and authors for over 75 years and continues to do so today.
October 19, 2020/by Lucy
Books That Make You Think
Discover 10 books that will make you think, all recommended by bestselling authors.
September 23, 2020/by John Goodwin
Escape the Pandemic!
Scouts get whisked away while completing their Reading merit badge.
August 12, 2020/by John Goodwin
The Flying Dutchman: The Devil’s Rescue?
Did the Flying Dutchman exist? Discover when and where the legend started and how this ghost pirate ship is still lingering in mainstream media.
August 10, 2020/by John Goodwin
Things to do when Bored
With so many people stuck at home, the threat of boredom is at an all-time high. Here are a few things to do when bored which always work for my family.
June 17, 2020/by John Goodwin
Noir Detective: The Golden Threads of Mystery Books
Famous detectives, from the noir detective to the classic mystery, share a common thread: the ability to see what others do not.
May 19, 2020/by John Goodwin
Book Club Books: Recommendations and Discussion Questions
Discover unique and diverse book club books with discussion questions that will stimulate the conversation.
May 12, 2020/by John Goodwin
Scared of Things That Go Bump in the Night?
People fear what they don’t know or don’t understand and that includes things that go bump in the night. Read on to find out if fear is the mind killer or not.
November 7, 2019/by Lucy
L. Ron Hubbard Fiction: Order of Books
Is there a recommendation of which L. Ron Hubbard fiction book to begin with? Is there a recommended order of books to read?
October 31, 2019/by John Goodwin
Hard-Boiled Detective Thrills, Chills & Murder Mysteries
How did Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, L. Ron Hubbard and Dashiell Hammett hammer out hard-boiled detective stories in the Golden Age of Detective Fiction?
October 30, 2019/by John Goodwin
The Golden Age of Piracy
How did pirates handle gender/racial equality and fair and legal justice in the Golden Age of Piracy? Could pirates read or write? Were they artists?
September 18, 2019/by John Goodwin
Political Satire with a Supernatural Twist
A political satire with a supernatural twist. Defying subsidized farming, Eben establishes trade at a mythological crossroads—crossing the millennia.
September 17, 2019/by John Goodwin
What Did Pirates Eat?
International Talk Like a Pirate Day is celebrated on September 19th. People around the world will be celebrating with friends and family—dressing in a pirate costume, using pirate quotes and words, and making a pirate’s den out of their home. So, what do you serve to your friends who stop by for pirate food and a pint of grog?
September 7, 2019/by John Goodwin
Famous Outlaws of the Old West
How famous outlaws of the Old West bring out the best in the good guy.
August 20, 2019/by John Goodwin
Best Westerns of all Time
The best Westerns of all time—stories of how the west was won by authors like L. Ron Hubbard, Louis L’Amour, Zane Grey, and many others you will love.
July 27, 2019/by John Goodwin
The Epic Hero
Epic heroes have inspired us since the beginning of recorded literature. Discover a few of L. Ron Hubbard’s timeless heroes and what defines epic.
May 20, 2019/by John Goodwin
Teacher Created Resources
Teacher created resources are essential to the teacher toolbox for English language arts, as experienced teachers know how to achieve the required skills.
April 18, 2019/by John Goodwin
Realistic Fiction Books
What is realistic fiction? Is it based on a true story? Find out what it is and why L. Ron Hubbard's fiction is a trailblazing example. (get a free eBook).
March 26, 2019/by John Goodwin
Is the world ending?
Is the world ending? Threats of global warming dominate the media—especially in light of environmental disasters. Are science fiction stories warning us?
March 2, 2019/by John Goodwin
Best Mystery Books
Looking for a great murder mystery? These book recommendations are what mystery lovers are reading. Discover these amazing gems.
December 28, 2018/by Kim Catalano
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Vol 34 made it to the Best New Short Stories Books
I'm happy to announce that our book, L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Vol 34, the #1 bestselling sci-fi and fantasy short stories of the year, made it to BookAuthority's Best New Short Stories Books.
December 28, 2018/by John Goodwin
Gift Ideas: Best Sci-Fi Book Recommendations
Finding the right books to read for an avid sci-fi reader can be tough. These gift ideas and book recommendations for the best sci-fi books take into account the variety of science fiction sub-genres and the master authors of the craft. While you may recognize several of these, you are sure to find a few gems they have not yet discovered.
December 3, 2018/by Kim Catalano
How Experience Makes for Great Military Fiction
L. Ron Hubbard was able to write military fiction stories with such vivid color because of his experience with organizations like the Marine Corps Reserves.
November 19, 2018/by John Goodwin
Space Opera: 10 Best Books to Read
The science fiction sub-genre of Space Opera has not always been the most popular category in sci-fi books.
October 31, 2018/by John Goodwin
Which Sci-Fi Books Inspired the Iconic Apple iPod, iPad and Earbuds?
In celebration of National iPod Day (October 23) and the anniversary of its first sale (November 10), we looked to see how sci-fi authors predicted and set the course of events for the Apple iPod, iPad, earbuds and similar products.
October 29, 2018/by John Goodwin
Folklore and Mythology are Strong Influences in Modern Fantasy
Modern fantasy authors have often been inspired by the wealth of folklore and mythology across many cultures, both current and ancient. L. Ron Hubbard, well-known for his science fiction and fantasy stories, had this to say about the fantasy genre...
October 22, 2018/by John Goodwin
Military Science Fiction: Rayguns, Rocketships, and a Dash of Gold
Battlefield Earth: A return to the Golden Age, written after the genre of science fiction had time to define itself.
September 24, 2018/by John Goodwin
Spice Up Your Murder Mystery Dinner with Hard-Boiled Detective Lingo
Entertaining and amusing hard-boiled detective lingo to impress your murder mystery dinner guests or make you sound more tough, hardheaded and cool.
September 8, 2018/by John Goodwin
I Don’t See Any Aliens
On February 14, 1990, as Voyager 1 was ready to leave the solar system, NASA turned the space probe around to take a photograph of planet Earth from a distance of 3.7 billion miles.
July 17, 2018/by John Goodwin
6 Reasons Stories from the Golden Age Audiobooks are the Best
For 6 years running, the Stories from the Golden Age audiobooks were selected as audiobooks of the year—the industry’s best.
July 11, 2018/by John Goodwin
Why We Appreciate Librarians: L. Ron Hubbard Stories from the Golden Age Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Librarians have been valuable partners since the launch of our Stories from the Golden Age campaign in 2008. So we thought we would have a look back through the years.
July 3, 2018/by Lucy
How 1 Director and 66 Hollywood Actors Solved Your Summer Reading
Stories from the Golden Age, a line of 80 books and unabridged audiobooks containing 153 stories written by L. Ron Hubbard—considered by many to be America’s quintessential pulp fiction author during fiction’s Golden Age—is celebrating its 10th anniversary.
June 21, 2018/by Lucy
L. Ron Hubbard’s Romance with the Old West
Among the most popular of pulp fiction’s genres, the western offered L. Ron Hubbard a made-to-order literary platform. Few, if any, of his contemporaries, could invoke the natural authenticity of a Hubbard western because, to him, the western frontier was home.
May 30, 2018/by Lucy
Meet the New Faces of Sci-Fi and Fantasy
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 34 debuts 12 new voices of creativity and diversity in science fiction and fantasy literature.
A full spectrum of short stories from techno-thrillers and Arabian Nights fantasy to humorous sarcasm and poetic inspiration.
April 15, 2018/by LucyA full spectrum of short stories from techno-thrillers and Arabian Nights fantasy to humorous sarcasm and poetic inspiration.

Science Fiction’s Role in Space Flight
It was in 1945, shortly after the end of World War II, that several science fiction writers and scientists got together to discuss how to get man into space fast enough so that he would be distracted from further wars on Earth.
March 15, 2018/by Lucy
Will Aliens Look Like Us?
For all the discussion about UFOs and alien races, there frequently seems to be an understood agreement that alien life forms have to somehow look or be like us.
March 8, 2018/by Lucy
When the Going Gets Tough, Americans Get Going: The Hard-Boiled Detective Pulp Renaissance
Author Thomas McNulty traces the rise of the gangster movies and the birth of hard-boiled detective pulp fiction and the current pulp renaissance.
March 6, 2018/by Lucy
Jim Marrs Discusses: Is Earth Prepared for an Alien Invasion?
The following article by Jim Marrs written for Galaxy Press addresses the issue of UFOs, aliens and alien invasion initially from the perspective of fiction literature and then from documented incidents.
February 28, 2018/by Lucy
George Orwell: Visionary or Master Storyteller
This article by S.E. Smith is dedicated to George Orwell, one of the 88 writers listed in the dedication to Battlefield Earth by L. Ron Hubbard as that “merry crew of science fiction and fantasy writers of the thirties and forties—the Golden Age—who made science fiction and fantasy the respected and popular literary genres they have become today.”
December 23, 2017/by Lucy
Was It a Mistake to Broadcast Earth Coordinates on Voyager?
Was it a mistake to put Earth's coordinates on the space probes Voyager 1 and 2? According to the science fiction novel, Battlefield Earth, by L. Ron Hubbard, the answer is yes. In this article, we cover both the pros and cons of NASA's decision.
November 13, 2017/by Lucy
The Backstory to Robert Bloch’s “Psycho”
The next article in our series entitled “What Was the Author Thinking” spotlights the master of the macabre Robert Bloch, author of Psycho. The novel originally published in 1959 and the basis of Alfred Hitchcock’s movie is considered a classic in the genre.
November 1, 2017/by Lucy
The Story Behind Jack Williamson’s “With Folded Hands”
In this next article in the series about authors and their stories, we discuss the Dean of Science Fiction Jack Williamson's story "With Folded Hands" and what influenced him to write it.
October 26, 2017/by Lucy
What Inspired Stephen King to Write “Pet Sematary”
Do you ever wonder how Stephen King comes up with the ideas for his novel? In this blog you find the real-life incidents that inspired "Pet Sematary."
October 13, 2017/by Lucy
What Inspired Philip K. Dick to Write “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?”
Do you ever wonder how an author comes up with the idea for a novel? In this blog you discover what inspired Philip K. Dick to write his classic novel.
October 12, 2017/by Lucy
Galaxy Press Rocked the Salt (Salt Lake City that is…)
We attended the Salt Lake City Comic Con which took place at the Salt Palace in downtown Salt Lake City with over 100,000 attendees over the 3-day event. One of the best parts of attending these conventions is seeing amazing friends—judges from Writers and Illustrators of the Future, contest winners and the amazing fans!
September 28, 2017/by Lucy
Yesterday, You Might Have Been a Pirate
In celebration of “Talk Like a Pirate Day,” we thought it would be appropriate to post this article written by L. Ron Hubbard which portrays pirates in a wholly different light than what is commonly held to be the case.
September 19, 2017/by Lucy
Surprising Way L. Ron Hubbard and Robert A. Heinlein Just Saved 10,000 Lives
Bestselling authors L. Ron Hubbard and Robert A. Heinlein are well-known for their epic, trendsetting science fiction. This past week, these two great legends of sci-fi were teamed up to save lives.
September 12, 2017/by Lucy
Dragon Con 2017 – Day 4
Today was the final day in Atlanta for Dragon Con.
September 5, 2017/by Lucy
Dragon Con 2017 – Day 3
We are now over the halfway mark for the Atlanta Dragon Con and things are still going at high speed.
September 4, 2017/by Lucy
Dragon Con 2017 – Day 2
Another great day at the Atlanta Dragon Con! It all started with the Dragon Con Parade and our entry featuring Battlefield Earth.
September 3, 2017/by Lucy
Dragon Con 2017 – Day 1
Today was the first day of Dragon Con in Atlanta, GA and it was jam-packed all day long.
September 2, 2017/by Lucy
Terl’s Back-to-School Reading List
We decided to approach Terl for his suggested back to school list of books to read, and we were surprised when he agreed to provide his list.
August 23, 2017/by Lucy
Hats, Horseshoes and Rodeos. A Note on Superstitions of the Old West
From the beginning of time people have told tales of folklore, legend, myth and superstition. Such tales of the supernatural in a western setting did not escape cowboys of the Old West, and authors of Wild West novels and novelettes.
August 23, 2017/by Lucy
Dragon Con 2017 Here We Come
We are very excited to be heading back to Atlanta for Dragon Con 2017. In preparation for this and for the very BIG surprise we are bringing with us—quite in addition to the new mass market paperback release—we thought we would recap on last year's event.
August 23, 2017/by Lucy
Collecting L. Ron Hubbard’s Edgy Western Mags
Although he is best known as a science fiction author from the golden age of pulp fiction, L. Ron Hubbard was a master of all genres. During his extraordinary career, he published not only science fiction but fantasy, air-adventure, detective thrillers, crime suspense stories, far-flung tales of adventure, sea stories, mysteries, tales of the Orient and westerns.
August 22, 2017/by Lucy
Hunky Hero, Sunset Maloney from Tinhorn’s Daughter
I was reading the website, Find Me An Author/Western Fiction, and found this: “It has become apparent that the Western enjoyed its Golden Age in the 1930s and 1940s ...” So, wanting to read the best Western I could, I went in search of a 1930’s Western Romance Hero.
August 22, 2017/by Lucy
Conspiracy for a Better World Snapshot: A.E. van Vogt
Battlefield Earth was dedicated by L. Ron Hubbard to Robert A. Heinlein, A. E. van Vogt, John W. Campbell, Jr. and “all the merry crew,” a list of over 80 names! Hubbard states, “They are all worth rereading, every one.” This blog is to help shed some light on A.E. van Vogt’s contribution to that “golden age of science fiction.”
August 17, 2017/by Lucy
Superheroes and Star Wars Characters Stand with Terl at Comic Con
Terl returned to San Diego Comic Con 2017 and found good company with superheroes as well as Star Wars characters Chewbacca and a baby Ewok and more.
July 27, 2017/by Lucy
Check Out How SD Comic Con Welcomed Writers of the Future
Over 500 Comic Con attendees had an opportunity to meet Writers of the Future Volume 33 winners Jake Marley and Andrew L. Roberts to get an autographed copy of volume 33 and the beautiful poster of the cover art, Crimson Dawn, painted by Larry Elmore.
July 26, 2017/by Lucy
A Short History of the Birth of Sci Fi
Science fiction, also known as SF or sci-fi, is part of a larger genre within fiction known as speculative fiction. Speculative fiction not only includes science fiction, but also fantasy and horror as well.
July 19, 2017/by Lucy
This Is How We Celebrate Excellence in Marketing
Nearly 40 guests gathered at the L. Ron Hubbard Theatre to celebrate Battlefield Earth winning an Audie in the category of Excellence in Marketing, one of the top categories for this award bestowed by the Audio Publishers Association.
July 18, 2017/by Lucy
David Farland at Nellis AFB to Promote Writers of the Future
Writers of the Future Coordinating Judge David Farland visited the Nellis Air Force Base just outside of Las Vegas, Nevada, to promote Writers of the Future and this year’s bestselling volume of the annual anthology this past weekend.
June 29, 2017/by Lucy
Alien Invasion: Is Earth Prepared? (Part 3 of 3)
This is a three-part article written by Jim Marrs, the author of the New York Times bestseller "Alien Agenda." The final in the series discusses "Is Earth Prepared?"
June 29, 2017/by Lucy
Alien Invasion: Is Earth Prepared? (Part 2 of 3)
This is a three-part article written by Jim Marrs, the author of the New York Times bestseller "Alien Agenda." Part 2: What If They Really Exist? Today, the topic of alien invasion is taken more seriously. A controversial book purporting to be a genuine report from the early 1960s by a “Special Study Group” connected to the federal government entitled "Report from Iron Mountain on the Possibility and Desirability of Peace" looked into ...
June 28, 2017/by Lucy
Alien Invasion: Is Earth Prepared? (Part 1 of 3)
This is a three-part article written by Jim Marrs, the author of the New York Times bestseller "Alien Agenda." Part 1: A History of Alien Invasion Stories. Some believe the battle for Earth has already begun.
June 27, 2017/by Lucy
Who’s the Greatest of Them All?
So we have talked about who’s the baddest of them all. But just as there is no disagreement that it takes a really good bad guy to bring out the best in the hero, it nevertheless remains that a great hero is…well…great!
June 26, 2017/by Lucy
Ten Amazing Story Openings
A great opening sentence can sometimes be as memorable as the book it begins.
June 20, 2017/by Lucy
Audiobooks Make the Miles Fly
Audiobooks have long proven themselves a great way to read a book without having to actually “read” it. Perhaps when audiobooks first appeared on the marketplace, this was not the case, as they were abridged, meaning a shortened version of the book which could very often leave out important parts of the story.
June 14, 2017/by Lucy
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Who’s the Baddest of Them All?
Everybody loves a good villain. But who is the baddest of them all? And what makes the bad guy a really good bad guy? In other words, what are the qualities that make a character we can all enjoy hating?
June 12, 2017/by Lucy
L. Ron Hubbard, On Writing and Science Fiction
The following interview by L. Ron Hubbard conducted with the Rocky Mountain News not only provides insight for the science fiction enthusiast into that period now known as the Golden Age of Science Fiction but meaningful writing tips from one of the crew responsible for the creation of the Golden Age of Science Fiction.
June 8, 2017/by Lucy
10 Great Science Fiction Books No SF Fan Should Miss Out On
Our original thought was to title this blog post “the 10 Greatest Science Fiction Books.” But that sounded too definitive, as there are dozens if not hundreds of SF books that one could argue should make that list. So instead, here are 10 SF books we say are great and that every science fiction reader should not miss...
June 6, 2017/by Lucy
Battlefield Earth Audiobook – or rather Terl – Wins Audie Award
L. Ron Hubbard’s Battlefield Earth audiobook just won an Audie Award for Excellence in Marketing, culminating a year-long progression of recognitions from its successful release last June where it topped bestseller lists.
May 31, 2017/by Lucy
Jim Marrs Talks Aliens and Battlefield Earth
Jim Marrs, New York Times bestselling author of Alien Agenda, the top selling non-fiction book on UFOs in the world, took some time to answer questions on aliens, Battlefield Earth and his views on space travel.
May 27, 2017/by Lucy
A Look at Satire and Science Fiction
One of three stories published in May 1949, along with “The Conroy Diary” and “The Incredible Destination,” the “Battle of Wizards” is not just a fun science fiction yarn. This is a story where ...
May 25, 2017/by Lucy
King of Illustration: Frank Frazetta
“I was born with a pencil in my hand. Most artists reach a certain age, and then their eyes open and they start doing art. I was drawing as far back as I can remember. I had unusual talent right then and there, in that I saw things differently ...
May 17, 2017/by Lucy
Book Bomb for newly published authors
With the release of L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 33, we are proud to introduce 14 talented new authors and artists of science fiction and fantasy. These short stories are a creative mix of ...
April 12, 2017/by Lucy
The Story Behind L. Ron Hubbard’s First Sci-Fi Story
By 1938, L. Ron Hubbard had become a marquee name among adventure writers and his work was in demand by magazine editors, book publishers and movie studios. In the words of author and critic Robert Silverberg, Ron had also become ...
February 23, 2017/by Lucy
Frank Frazetta’s “Battlefield Earth” Artwork is Big Draw at Long Beach Comic Expo
L. Ron Hubbard called Frank Frazetta the “King of Illustrators” when he commissioned the legendary artist to paint the cover illustration that now graces the upcoming edition of Battlefield Earth.
March 1, 2016/by Lucy
Typewriter in the Sky Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Typewriter in the Sky Celebrates 75th Anniversary
December 31, 2015/by Lucy
5 Great Gift Ideas for Book Readers on Your Holiday List
December 9, 2015/by Lucy
The Hero from “Under the Black Ensign” on the Red Carpet
Tom Bristol, the swashbuckling hero in L. Ron Hubbard’s pirate adventure, Under the Black Ensign, walked the red carpet in the 84th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade. Standing over five stories tall, Bristol was seen by an estimated one million fans who packed the parade route along Hollywood and Sunset Blvds.
December 1, 2015/by Lucy
Most People Don’t Realize How Dark and Gripping this Novel Is…
Did you know that Final Blackout received much fanfare when first published in 1940, but even the most avid reader today doesn’t realize how pivotal a novel it was …
November 18, 2015/by Lucy
Facts about Literacy
In a study of literacy among 20 ‘high income’ countries, the United States ranked 12th. 44% of American adults do not read a BOOK in a year. 1 in 4 children in America grows up without learning how to read...
November 11, 2015/by Lucy
The Making of “Fear”
Originally published in July 1940, L. Ron Hubbard’s immortal Fear has riveted readers for 75 years and will continue to do so in the years and decades to come.
November 2, 2015/by Lucy
The Real True Detectives
Gritty, raw, detectives stories, like those portrayed in the HBO series, True Detective didn’t happen overnight.
October 20, 2015/by Lucy
Zombies—Fact or Fiction?
Are zombies real? And what separates the facts from the fiction? Here are the facts from Hollywood to Haiti and in literature on zombies.
October 16, 2015/by Lucy
FEAR’s 75th Anniversary
Seventy-five years after its 1940 publication, Fear by L. Ron Hubbard remains one of the foundations of the contemporary horror genre, widely influential and powerfully effective.
September 30, 2015/by Lucy
Salt Lake Comic Con 2015
The 3rd annual Salt Lake Comic Con is in full swing and you can stop by and see us at our booth (#3510). With over 130,000 attendees, Salt Lake Comic Con is a world-class pop culture phenomenon with guests from TV shows and films such as Star Wars, Star Trek, Doctor Who, Harry Potter, Firefly, The Walking Dead and more. It’s the ultimate fan celebration and more.
September 25, 2015/by Lucy
The Code of a Pirate
Arr! Saturday, September 19th is Talk Like a Pirate Day. In order to talk like a pirate it would be helpful to understand more about a pirate’s life. For example, how did one become a pirate?
September 16, 2015/by Lucy
Yo-Ho-Ho-Ho, a Pirate’s Life for Me!
Saturday, September 19th, is International Talk Like A Pirate Day. The height of the pirate culture, often referred to as the Golden Age of Piracy, was from the 1650s to the 1730s. Probably one of the most famous pirates was ...
September 14, 2015/by Lucy
Dragon Con 2015
We just got back from Dragon Con 2015 which was held over the Labor Day Weekend in Atlanta, Georgia. This year there were more than 80,000 people in attendance.
September 9, 2015/by Lucy
What a Book Can Do for You
Have you ever wondered what the benefits of reading are for you? If you are like most people this is not a question you ask yourself a lot.
September 2, 2015/by Lucy
The Art of Storytelling
The Art of Storytelling
August 27, 2015/by Lucy
Why do people read?
Ask a number of book readers why they read and you will inevitably get a variety of answers. So recently we did just that.
July 23, 2015/by Lucy
Comic-Con Wrap Up
This past weekend we attended Comic-Con in San Diego and as always everyone had a great time.
July 13, 2015/by Lucy
Winner Twins Writing Panel at Comic-Con
The Winner Twins, Brittany and Brianna, multiple award-winning, national bestselling sci-fi authors, script writers, and producers,
July 12, 2015/by Lucy
Seeing Double!
Last night director and narrator Phil Proctor must have thought he was seeing double after the show when he was congratulated for another fine performance of “Dead Men Kill” at the L. Ron Hubbard Theatre.
May 3, 2015/by Lucy
Zombies Invade Hollywood!
Last night we had a confirmed sighting of ZOMBIES!
April 27, 2015/by Lucy
Saturday Night at the Theatre
Voice actor and the narrator of the 80 volumes in the Stories from the Golden Age Audiobook series, R.F. Daley, narrated and directed the live theatrical reading of “The Automagic Horse,” a science fiction spoof on life in Hollywood, at the L. Ron Hubbard Theatre last night. He was joined on the stage by Vince Caso, Skip Harris, Colleen McNamara and Richard Reich.
April 20, 2015/by Lucy
Toughest Wranglers Gather at Pinnacle Peak In Arizona
Over 500 cowboys and cowgirls gathered at the Pinnacle Peak to enjoy performances by Jesse Colter, Jerry Riopelle and the live performance of the L. Ron Hubbard wild west story, “Reign of the Gila Monster,” starring Marty Kove (Karate Kid), Paul Pape (Saturday Night Fever), Lee De Broux, Jesse Kove, Rob Word, Rex Hardin and Buck Montgomery.
March 28, 2015/by LucyLoot of the Shanung Best Audiobook of the Year
The audiobook version of Loot of the Shanung by L. Ron Hubbard—part of the 80-title Stories from the Golden Age series begun in Fall, 2008—has been named an Earphones Award Winner as well as Best Audiobook of the Year for Audio Theater category by Audiofile Magazine.
August 1, 2014/by Lucy