Star Wars and Battlefield Earth: Classic Science Fiction at Its Best
A fan’s deep dive into Star Wars and Battlefield Earth. What makes them timeless? If you love Star Wars, see why Battlefield Earth is a must-read.
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The Children of Battlefield Earth – Chrissie
“It is also a story of superstition and fear and how it is overcome—by children.” —Rocky Mountain News interview with L. Ron Hubbard
Ender Wiggin and Jonnie Goodboy Tyler Take the Hero’s Journey
Travel the hero’s journey with two of science fiction’s most beloved heroes from Enders Game and Battlefield Earth. Enjoy part one as their adventure begins.
Battlefield Earth and The Lord of the Rings: Timeless Heroic Adventure
Take a deep dive into these timeless heroic adventures. Discover how they compare and why they continue to entertain generations of readers.
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.
UFO Sightings: A Peaceful Union or a Battlefield Earth?
Big government maintains that there are no such things as intelligent alien life forms, while evidence to the contrary abounds. There are 2,625 reported UFO sightings in 2000, 3,069 reported sightings in 2010 and 4,881 in 2017—all listed with the National UFO Reporting Center.
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.
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.