Tag Archive for: L. Ron Hubbard

Little-Known Facts About “Hoss Tamer”

First published in Thrilling Western in January 1950, “Hoss Tamer” was adapted into an episode of NBC’s Tales of Wells Fargo in 1958. The story’s journey from pulp fiction to television highlights LRH’s enduring influence on Western storytelling and adventure tales.

Narcissist Grandiose: A Satirical Take on Self-Admiration in Comedy Science Fiction Works

Explore grandiose narcissists in sci-fi from Zaphod Beeblebrox in Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy to Lombar Hisst in the Mission Earth series. Satirical, insightful, and hilarious takes on ego and self-importance!

Political Satire with a Supernatural Twist

A political satire with a supernatural twist. Defying subsidized farming, Eben establishes trade at a mythological crossroads—crossing the millennia.

Little-Known Facts About the Finnish Winter War in On Blazing Wings

In On Blazing Wings, L. Ron Hubbard does not merely depict the little-known Finnish Winter War—he encapsulates the indomitable spirit of the Finnish resistance to the Soviet Union Red Army in this blend of military historical fiction, Finnish folklore, and unconventional romance.

Iconic Sci-Fi First Lines – Part 3

A three-part series on how master science fiction authors capture entire universes in iconic first lines. This third and final installment covers curve ball openings that catch you off guard right from the first pitch.

L. Ron Hubbard Theatre Recognized for 14 Years as Hollywood Christmas Parade Greenroom

Los Angeles Sheriff Luna recognized the L. Ron Hubbard Theatre for 14 years as the greenroom for the Hollywood Christmas Parade.

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

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.

Iconic Sci-Fi First Lines – Part 2

A three-part series on how master science fiction authors capture entire universes in iconic first lines. Part 2 explores dystopian worlds, highlighting opening lines that reflect societal fears, technological overreach, and the consequences of power and control.

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.

The Making of Fear—a Horror Book

Originally 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.