Little Known Facts from Inky Odds
L. Ron Hubbard’s meticulous research added authenticity to his realistic fiction. This little-known fact is from Inky Odds, a China-Japanese War story.
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Little Known Facts from All Frontiers Are Jealous
/2 Comments/in Historical Fiction/by John GoodwinThe little known facts from meticulous research add authenticity to L. Ron Hubbard’s fiction. This one takes you to Africa when building Sudan railway.
Mission Earth: Science Fiction & Satire
/1 Comment/in Mission Earth, Sci Fi & Fantasy/by John GoodwinAnother aspect to science fiction: by its nature most of it has an element of satire. It has been used by such notables as Mark Twain, Johannes Kepler, Samuel Butler, Jules Verne and Sir Thomas More. This becomes more obvious when the history of satire is examined and compared to science fiction.
Little Known Facts from The Battling Pilot
/0 Comments/in Historical Fiction/by John GoodwinThis realistic fiction book used a little known fact: The Battling Pilot mentions the exclusive Pan Am Boeing 314 Clippers used by the superrich.
The Story Behind Fahrenheit 451
/17 Comments/in Sci Fi & Fantasy/by LucyIn this next article in the series about authors and their stories, we talk about Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 and what inspired him to write the novel.
A War Correspondent Bleeds Ink, not Blood. Most of the Time.
/0 Comments/in Action & Adventure, Battlefield Earth, Horror, Mystery & Suspense, Sci Fi & Fantasy, Western/by John GoodwinWhat makes a war correspondent risk his or her life to report the truth about wars? What is their mission and why do we need outsiders to look at the battlefield from the inside?
How the Legacy of the Arizona Rangers Lives On
/33 Comments/in Western/by LucyThe fact that the Arizona Territory became the 48th state in the Union is common knowledge. Less known though is the story of the men who made this possible.
Fear—The Pioneer of Modern Psychological Thrillers
/0 Comments/in Sci Fi & Fantasy/by LucyOriginally published in July 1940, L. Ron Hubbard’s immortal Fear is recognized as a pioneer of the modern psychological thrillers. It has riveted and influenced both readers and authors for over 75 years and continues to do so today.
Books That Make You Think
/11 Comments/in Action & Adventure, Battlefield Earth, Horror, Mystery & Suspense, Sci Fi & Fantasy, Western/by John GoodwinDiscover 10 books that will make you think, all recommended by bestselling authors.
Escape the Pandemic!
/6 Comments/in Action & Adventure/by John GoodwinScouts get whisked away while completing their Reading merit badge.