Yesterday a Slave, Today a Shipmate
Yesterday a slave. Today a shipmate. Explore the complicated history of Black pirates, slavery and freedom under the black flag—and its place in L. Ron Hubbard’s Under the Black Ensign.
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Nine Arizona Adventures: A Trail Ride Through L. Ron Hubbard’s Frontier
/0 Comments/in Western/by Jason TothDiscover nine L. Ron Hubbard Western adventures set across Arizona, where Rangers, cattle ranges, mining camps, scarce water and unforgiving desert provide more than a backdrop—they help drive the stories.
The Western Endures: Why America’s Frontier Stories Still Matter
/0 Comments/in Western/by Jason TothWhy has the Western remained one of America’s most enduring literary traditions? In this adapted keynote address, Western Writers of America Executive Director Kellen Cutsforth explores the genre’s evolution, celebrates L. Ron Hubbard’s contributions to frontier fiction, and explains why stories of courage, honor, and perseverance continue to resonate with readers today.
Horse Opera. Soap Opera. Space Opera. What’s the Connection?
/0 Comments/in Sci Fi & Fantasy/by Jason TothEver wondered why they’re called horse operas, soap operas, and space operas? Discover the surprising connection between these familiar expressions, how a sarcastic nickname became one of science fiction’s proudest labels, and why the spirit of the Western frontier continues to ride among the stars.
Looking for Your Next Read?
/0 Comments/in Action & Adventure, Historical Fiction, Horror, Mystery & Suspense, Western/by Jason TothLook into the divide between literary fiction and adventure fiction through stories built for action, suspense, mystery, and momentum. From lost treasure and aviation thrills to westerns and noir, discover page-turning tales by L. Ron Hubbard, Robert Louis Stevenson, Dashiell Hammett, and other masters of fast-moving storytelling.
Exploring Digital Personhood and the Ethics of Cyberpunk Existence
/0 Comments/in Sci Fi & Fantasy, Writers & Illustrators of the Future/by Jason TothA long tradition of technological dystopia in science fiction gives us plenty of reasons to be wary as we enter a real-life era of cyberpunk existence.
A Man of Many Names: The Pen Names of L. Ron Hubbard
/0 Comments/in Action & Adventure, Sci Fi & Fantasy/by LucyDuring the golden age of pulp magazines, L. Ron Hubbard published stories under a remarkable range of pseudonyms. Discover the fascinating pen names behind his prolific pulp fiction career.
Outer Space: The Defence and Security Sectors’ New Battlefield
/7 Comments/in Mission Earth, Sci Fi & Fantasy/by John GoodwinWhen hearing such heavy-weight names as Space Command or Space Force we could be forgiven for dreaming up images of space adventures and conquests.
Give Literacy for the Holidays: The Gift That Keeps Giving
/0 Comments/in Community/by Jason TothDiscover why books make the perfect holiday gift. From stress relief and cognitive health to pure escapism, learn why giving the gift of reading transforms lives.
Captain Tom Bristol Riding the Airways Above Hollywood Blvd in the 93rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
/0 Comments/in Newsroom/by Jason TothThe five-story-tall Captain Tom Bristol depicting L. Ron Hubbard’s Under the Black Ensign in the Hollywood Christmas Parade