Little Known Facts - Orders Is Orders

Little Known Facts on Editorial Defiance and the Second Sino–Japanese War in Orders Is Orders

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Orders Is Orders is set during the Second Sino–Japanese War and highlights L. Ron Hubbard’s innovative character development. His unique approach defied conventional pulp fiction of the 1930s, showcasing a revolt against stereotypical heroines or heroes.
Why do people read?

Why do people read?

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Ask a number of book readers why they read and you will inevitably get a variety of answers. So recently we did just that.
The Era of Prohibition

The Era of Prohibition and its influence on pulp fiction books, the mafia, and Hollywood

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The Era of Prohibition influenced pulp fiction books, the mafia, and Hollywood with crime fighting heroes who could challenge the ruthless criminal gangsters and the misery they inflicted on the public.
Campfire Stories

A Campfire Story From “The Camp-Fire”

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Where did iconic explorers, legendary adventurers and master storytellers of the pulp fiction era go to discuss their campfire stories? “The Camp-Fire” editorial column in the Adventure pulp magazine! And this is the campfire story as told by a real-life Indiana Jones―L. Ron Hubbard.
Little Known Facts - Trouble on His Wings

The Little-Known Facts of Newsreels from Trouble on His Wings

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Before the Internet and TV there were newsreels. These preceded feature presentations in cinemas worldwide to give news and updates on current events.
Devil's Island

A Penal Colony in French Guiana―The Infamous Devil’s Island

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The history of the French Guiana penal colony on Devil’s Island has inspired various works of literature, including several memoirs by survivors, documentaries, and movies.
Must-Read Book List

Must-Read Book List, 5 Novels by L. Ron Hubbard

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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.
American Frontier

The American Frontier Lives on Through the Western

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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 in Aviation

Women in Aviation and The Golden Age of Flight

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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.
CBS War Correspondent Bill Downs

A War Correspondent Bleeds Ink, not Blood. Most of the Time.

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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?