10 Revealing Reasons Readers Like to Read Scary Books
Good horror novels engage readers in ways few other genres can. Have a look at ten revealing reasons why people are drawn to horror and scary books, each backed by an example from notable novels.
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The Making of Fear—a Horror Book
/0 Comments/in Horror/by LucyOriginally published in July 1940, L. Ron Hubbardʼs immortal horror novel, Fear, turned the genre to the direction it goes today—one in which the horror is based on everyday realism and could conceivably happen to anyone.
Iconic Sci-Fi First Lines – Part 1
/0 Comments/in Sci Fi & Fantasy/by Jason TothA three part series on how master science fiction authors capture entire universes in iconic first lines, challenging our understanding of humanity, technology, and cosmology. Part 1 examines three famous opening lines to books that grapple with cosmic scale and philosophical musings.
Eight Best Science Fiction Novels on Time Dilation
/0 Comments/in Sci Fi & Fantasy/by Jason TothAlbert Einstein’s theory of time relativity proposes the concept that time is relative and varies with the observer’s velocity. This phenomenon, known as time dilation, suggests that time passes more slowly for those traveling at speeds approaching the speed of light. Science fiction authors have addressed this subject in their novels. Read about eight of the best in this article.
The Era of Prohibition and its influence on pulp fiction books, the mafia, and Hollywood
/0 Comments/in Action & Adventure, Golden Age Stories, Mystery & Suspense/by LucyThe 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.
Travelling Through Time in “The Wall Isn’t a Circle”
/0 Comments/in Sci Fi & Fantasy, Writers & Illustrators of the Future/by Lucy“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.
A Campfire Story From “The Camp-Fire”
/2 Comments/in Action & Adventure/by John GoodwinWhere 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.