Recommended Books for Teens
Recommended books for teens: Out of millions of books, these are my personal favorites–books that captivate interest and will nurture a love of reading.
Entries by Terl
Larry Niven on Hard Sci-Fi
Larry Niven shares insights on writing hard sci-fi in this rare author interview.
40 Years of Battlefield Earth. Why is it a Classic Sci-Fi Novel?
Grant Bremner, science fiction author and life-long fan of the genre, on why Battlefield Earth stands among the best classic sci-fi novels.
Sci-Fi Weaponry: Laser Guns to Planet Busters—How do they measure up?
From laser guns to vaporizing a planet, the best sci-fi books have awesome weapons. And as technology develops, so will our ability to dish out damage.
An Interview with Academy Award Winner Roger Christian on the Making of Battlefield Earth the Movie
Academy Award Winner Roger Christian on the Making of the Battlefield Earth movie.
Science Fiction Classic Books, Foundation and Battlefield Earth
With the new Apple TV series for the Foundation coming out, I dug into what makes must-read classic science fiction, using Battlefield Earth and Foundation.
The Irony of Negative Reviews: Creating SF Cult Classics
How movies that were critically reviewed upon release have become cult classics, such as “2001: A Space Odyssey,” “Blade Runner” or “Battlefield Earth.”
Cameras of Future Past
Science fiction has pushed technology to reach the impossible. Sci-fi cameras are at the forefront with 45% of the world’s population owning one—don’t you?
Gifts for a Dad Who Wants Nothing
With Father’s Day right around the corner, it can be especially tough to find gifts for a dad who wants nothing. If he is a reader, this is a sure winner.
Was It a Mistake to Broadcast Earth Coordinates on Voyager?
Was it a mistake to put Earth’s coordinates on the space probes Voyager 1 and 2? According to the science fiction novel, Battlefield Earth, by L. Ron Hubbard, the answer is yes.