How a World War Can Change the Outlook on Apocalyptic Books
Originally 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.
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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 …
Galaxy Press Reconnects with Fans at San Diego Comic-Con 2024
/0 Comments/in Newsroom/by Jason TothGalaxy Press attended the San Diego Comic-Con, featuring the fiction works of L. Ron Hubbard and the internationally acclaimed Writers of the Future series.
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.
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.
Elements of a Good Mystery Story: Rain as a Catalyst in Murder Mysteries
/0 Comments/in Mystery & Suspense/by John GoodwinRain has an uncanny ability to set a somber tone, act as an ominous prelude to the macabre, serve as a character in its own right, and act as a catalyst in murder mysteries.
The Little-Known Facts of Newsreels from Trouble on His Wings
/1 Comment/in Action & Adventure, Historical Fiction/by Jason TothBefore the Internet and TV there were newsreels. These preceded feature presentations in cinemas worldwide to give news and updates on current events.
Captain Tom Bristol Teams with Boy Scouts of America in the Hollywood Christmas Parade
/0 Comments/in Newsroom/by John GoodwinThe five-story-tall Captain Tom Bristol was carried by Los Angeles Scout Troops 8, 88G, 555, and Cubs from Troop 88 in the Hollywood Christmas Parade.