Travelling Through Time in “The Wall Isn’t a Circle”
“The Wall Isn’t a Circle” explores travelling through time, privacy, and self-identity in a tech-driven world, blending nostalgia and modern dilemmas.
How a World War Can Change the Outlook on Apocalyptic Books
/0 Comments/in Sci Fi & Fantasy/by LucyOriginally published in 1940 as the epitome of pre–WW II apocalyptic books, L. Ron Hubbard wrote a new post–WW II preface to Final Blackout in 1948. Read it here.
Most People Don’t Realize How Dark and Gripping this Novel Is…
/0 Comments/in Sci Fi & Fantasy/by LucyAt the pinnacle of apocalyptic books is the World War III dystopian novel, Final Blackout. It received much fanfare when it was first published in 1940, but even the most avid reader today doesn’t realize how pivotal a novel it was …
The Prime Directive: Ole Doc Methuselah Vs Captain Kirk of Star Trek
/2 Comments/in Sci Fi & Fantasy/by LucyCaptain Kirk and Ole Doc Methuselah both defied the prime directive of their respective superiors in difficult circumstances, but all in the name of doing the greater good for races, cultures, and civilizations.
1949 Hubbard and Heinlein Letter Correspondence
/4 Comments/in Sci Fi & Fantasy/by LucyExperience the wit and verve in the 1949 letter exchange between L. Ron Hubbard and Robert A. Heinlein. Amid the friendly banter, get advice on how to pan for gold in your back yard, and find out who is Heinlein’s favorite Hubbard space series character.
Hard Science Fiction, Nomads, and Metaphors
/0 Comments/in Sci Fi & Fantasy, Writers & Illustrators of the Future/by Jason TothI’ve had a career journey happening in parallel with my speculative fiction journey. Those parallel journeys have involved twists and turns, a handful of publications in small press magazines, and a decade and a half of not writing fiction at all. They also involved a long trek through a career in sustainable development.
Becoming a Writer of the Future: Lisa Silverthorne
/0 Comments/in Sci Fi & Fantasy, Writers & Illustrators of the Future/by Jason TothThe road to writing a winning story, “Summer of Thirty Years,” for Writers of the Future Contest and getting published in L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 40 was a long and winding one for me. The journey started with believing in my work. And the spark of an idea that came from the heart.
Visual and Literary Description of Fantasy Subgenres
/0 Comments/in Sci Fi & Fantasy/by John GoodwinBeyond the boundaries of mundane reality exist enchanted worlds populated by valiant heroes, terrible monsters, and fantastical beings. Find out about the major subsets of this genre through visual and literary descriptions of each.
Visual and Literary Description of Sci-Fi Subgenres
/0 Comments/in Sci Fi & Fantasy/by John GoodwinScience fiction is a rich genre that thrives on exploring the unknown, leading to the emergence of a wide variety of Sci-Fi subgenres, each with its own unique characteristics and themes.
Definition of Fantasy Novel: A Journey Beyond the Veil of Reality
/1 Comment/in Sci Fi & Fantasy/by Jason TothFind out how L. Ron Hubbard defines fantasy and how he compares fantasy and science fiction. Also, get a Fantasy History and Genre Education 101, including descriptions of some of the currently sprawling sub-genres: Urban Fantasy, Grimdark Fantasy, Romantasy, and many more.