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?
What Did Pirates Eat?
/17 Comments/in Action & Adventure/by John GoodwinInternational 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?
The Epic Hero
/0 Comments/in Action & Adventure, Battlefield Earth, Sci Fi & Fantasy/by John GoodwinEpic heroes have inspired us since the beginning of recorded literature. Discover a few of L. Ron Hubbard’s timeless heroes and what defines epic.
Realistic Fiction Books
/0 Comments/in Action & Adventure/by John GoodwinWhat 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).
How Experience Makes for Great Military Fiction
/0 Comments/in Action & Adventure/by John GoodwinL. Ron Hubbard was able to write military fiction stories with such vivid color because of his experience with organizations like the Marine Corps Reserves.
Folklore and Mythology are Strong Influences in Modern Fantasy
/0 Comments/in Action & Adventure, Sci Fi & Fantasy/by John GoodwinModern 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…
Why We Appreciate Librarians: L. Ron Hubbard Stories from the Golden Age Celebrates 10th Anniversary
/1 Comment/in Action & Adventure/by LucyLibrarians 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.
Yesterday, You Might Have Been a Pirate
/0 Comments/in Action & Adventure/by LucyIn 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.
The Hero from “Under the Black Ensign” on the Red Carpet
/0 Comments/in Action & Adventure/by LucyTom 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.