In honor of the first anniversary of the Superversive Literary Movement, I am reposting the article that started it all: Where it All Began! The Superversive Literary Movement Good storytelling. Great ideas. Greetings, and welcome to the first post of the new Superversive Literary Movement blog, which will appear here on Wednesdays (or occasionally Thursday,…
Part Two of our multi-part look at the psychology of Science Fiction, as explained by Ruth Johnston, author of Re-Modeling the Mind, a new book that takes a fresh look at Jung’s work on personalities. Part One: What Forces Drive the SciFi Culture Wars? Part Two: Optimistic in the Night Land Q: For Part Two…
Today we have a special treat, another post from the fantastic teen author, April Freeman. Teen author extraordinaire: April Freeman Not everyone loves reading, but who can resist a good story? There is something about a good story. The way it pulls you in, the way it makes you want more, the way it…
Hello, All! Welcome back, as Superversive Blog recovers from its summer hiatus. Today, we have an interesting treat, especially for those of you who appreciate psychology and personality tests! The Culture War Posts! The recent intrusion of the current culture war into the sphere of Science Fiction has drawn the attention of people…
I am reposting this essay because I love it so much. It was written by Andy Robertson, the man for whom John wrote his Night Land stories. Mr. Robertson ran a website dedicated to William Hope Hodgeson's book, The Night Land. Back when all the other magazines were paying 2 and 5 cent a word.…
A Victorian administers smelling salts to a lady who has fainted. I know of a family where the father was a man of many virtues, but—like all of us—he also had some vices. One of his vices was that he treated his wife quite imperiously, ordering her around and expecting a great deal…
Some of you know that I am currently taking the Boy Scouts of America’s Wood Badge Leadership Course. A friend, who had been both military and State Department, (they used to send him places to make sure it was safe before they sent the Secretary of State,) told me that it was the best leadership…
Ever wonder why you are having such a hard time getting along with that once-dear friend who is now on the far side of the political Great Divide? This post might help bridge that knowledge gap. These illustrations are from an article on cameras that can be found Cambridge In Colour Many years…
This subject has been quite topical recently. I thought a longer treatment than fit in a Facebook comments box was due. Imagine that you had a friend. He was clever and funny, loyal, brave and generous. He had done some wonderful things for your family. BUT he posted some very odious ideas online. Let’s say…
Today, I thought I would do a post explaining the concept of the Needs of Drama vs. The Needs of Culture using visual aids. Normally, I avoid things quite this tacky, but it is such a simple way to make the point. I hope my readers will for give me for the lapse. (Originally, I…