Was Heinlein right or wrong in his descriptions of planetary orbits and spaceship maneuvers? Hard science fiction author, and astronautical engineer, G (Gerald) David Nordley takes a look at the Heinlein Maneuver from The Rolling Stones.
Blood Drive info at Readercon On Saturday, the American Red Cross Bloodmobile http://www.redcrossblood.org/ will serve Readercon for the first time for a Heinlein Society Blood Drive! Your consistent support over years means so much, especially during midsummer. Thank you! The ARC and the Heinlein Society will have token gifts of appreciation for all who present…
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We’re very pleased to announce the winners of this year’s scholarships for the 2013-2014 academic year. This year we received a total of 18 applications from students in 7 countries. Although only two scholarships were advertised, we in the scholarship committee found ourselves with the nearly impossible task of reducing the field of candidates to only two.…
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PODCAST FEATURING BILL PATTERSON at Baen Books. May 24th there will be a podcast featuring a lively discussion between Wen Spenser of Baen books and Bill Patterson, Heinlein Scholar, author of the Heinlein biography, and publisher of the Heinlein Journal (subscriptions available through the Heinlein Society). Baen Books Podcasts The podcast has two purposes — to…
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May 8, 2013 marks 25 years since the passing of Robert A. Heinlein. Rather than a cause of sadness, this milestone reminds us of the strength and lasting impact of Heinlein, his wisdom, and his works, and how they are, and will, reach into the future. Heinlein has never been out-of-print, and thanks to the…
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The Heinleins’ Adopted Granddaughter Invents Medical Product by Deb Houdek Rule “When your hero adopts you at age 12, there’s little that seems out of reach.” —Amy Baxter, M.D. Amy Baxter, the Heinleins’ adopted granddaughter, is gaining renown as the inventor of a medical device called Buzzy®. The Buzzy is designed to take the pain…
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KC Charland shines as our new blood drive coordinator for the Society at Chattacon in Cahattanooga, Tennessee. Blood Assurance, the service provider she chose, says, “We were very pleased with the drive overall, and the willingness of the donors to share this life saving gift. The efforts of ChattaCon have always been greatly appreciated and…
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Heinlein publishing history was made on March 26, 2013 when the Kickstarter project to fund a graphic novel version of Robert A. Heinlein’s Citizen of the Galaxy achieved its funding goal! With several days yet before the funding date of March 31st, pledges continue to come in from over 260 backers pledging amounts of up…
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A Kickstarter program has been started to turn Heinlein’s Citizen of the Galaxy will be the first graphic novel adapted from Robert Heinlein’s Virginia Edition.
Saturday 07-30-2005 5:00 P.M. EST The Matrix Pre-Loaded: The Unpleasant Profession of Jonathan Hoag Click Here to Return to Index Here Begins The Discussion Log You have just entered room “heinleinreadersgroupchat.” Reilloc has entered the room. Reilloc: Hey, Dave? Reilloc: What time is it on the east coast? RichardFctn has entered the room. RichardFctn: Hello…
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Heinlein Readers Group Topical Excerpts from Archived Discussions These links point to sections of individual archived files which contain excerpts of special interest, Click on the marker in the Select column to see them. Select Title of Excerpt o Anagrams in the Number of the Beast Click Here to Return to Index
Heinlein Readers Group Below are archives of Readers Group discussions, for new discussions visit the new Readers Group Forum! Discussion Logs Updated 03-17-2008 Selected Topical Excerpts From Archives 02-21-2008 Stranger In A Strange Land – Part I 01-10-2008 Heinlein’s Women 11-01-2007 Heinlein’s Aliens 08-02-2007 Horror In Heinlein 06-14-2007 The Door Into Summer 05-10-2007…
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Heinlein Readers Group Discussion Day 02/21/08 9 P.M. EST Stranger In A Strange Land Part I Click Here to Return to Index Here Begin The Postings Subject: February 21, 2008 meeting–Reading Group From: “David M. Silver” Topic: Stranger in a Strange Land–Parts I and II Date: Thursday, February 21, 2008, 9 PM EST Place: AIM…
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Heinlein Readers Group Discussion Thursday 01/10/2008 9:00 P.M. EST Heinlein’s Women Click Here to Return to Index Here begins the Discussion morganuci: To begin, there’s Gilliam Boardman, “a little girl who was about to go charging out and maybe get herself killed …all guts and gallantry but too ignorant to be allowed to monkey was…
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Heinlein Readers Group Discussion Thursday 11/01/2007 9:00 P.M. EST Heinlein’s Aliens Click Here to Return to Index Here Begin The Postings From: Tim Morgan Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2007 03:48:23 -0000 Subject: HEINLEIN READERS GROUP MEETING: Heinlein’s Aliens HEINLEIN READERS GROUP MEETING SCHEDULED WHEN: October 25, 2007, 9:00 PM EDT [Editor’s Note: Re-scheduled for Nov.…
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Heinlein Readers Group Discussion Thursday 08/02/07 9:00 P.M. EST Horror In Heinlein Click Here to Return to Index Here Begin The Postings From: “David M. Silver” Date: Sun, 01 Jul 2007 08:10:36 -0700 Subject: Horror by Heinlein Late this month the reading group will have a meeting discussing the topic of “horror” writings by Heinlein.…
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Heinlein Readers Discussion Group Thursday 06/14/07 9:00 P.M. EST The Door Into Summer Click Here to Return to Index Here Begin The Postings From: Tim Morgan Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2007 02:46:55 -0000 Subject: HEINLEIN READERS GROUP MEETING 6/14 HEINLEIN READERS GROUP MEETING SCHEDULED WHEN: June 14, 2007, 9:00 PM EDT WHERE: The usual AIM…
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Heinlein Readers Discussion Group Thursday 05/10/07 9:00 P.M. EST Time Enough For Love – Part 2 Click Here to Return to Index Here Begin The Postings From: “Tim Morgan” Date: 12 Mar 2007 10:51:46 -0700 Subject HEINLEIN READERS GROUP MEETING: Time Enough for Love, April 5th HEINLEIN READERS GROUP MEETING SCHEDULED WHEN: April 5, 2007,…
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Heinlein Readers Discussion Group Thursday 04/05/2007 9:00 P.M. EDT Time Enough For Love Click Here to Return to Index Here Begin The Postings From: “Tim Morgan” Date: 12 Mar 2007 10:51:46 -0700 Subject HEINLEIN READERS GROUP MEETING: Time Enough for Love, April 5th HEINLEIN READERS GROUP MEETING SCHEDULED WHEN: April 5, 2007, 9:00 PM EDT…
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Heinlein Readers Discussion Group Thursday 03/08/2007 9:00 P.M. EST The Number of the Beast & World As Myth Click Here to Return to Index Here Begin The Postings From: “Tim Morgan” Date: 25 Feb 2007 22:16:55 -0800 Local: Mon, Feb 26 2007 1:16 am Subject: HEINLEIN READERS GROUP MEETING NOTICE HEINLEIN READERS GROUP MEETING SCHEDULED…
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Heinlein Readers Discussion Group Thursday 02/22/2007 9:00 P.M. EST Glory Road Click Here to Return to Index Go To Beginning of Discussion Here Begin The Postings From: “Tim Morgan” Subject HEINLEIN READERS GROUP MEETING NOTICE Date: 20 Jan 2007 17:00:26 -0800 HEINLEIN READERS GROUP MEETING SCHEDULED WHEN: February 8, 2007, 9:00 PM EDT WHERE: The…
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Heinlein Readers Discussion Group Thursday 01/11/2007 9:00 P.M. EST Rocket Ship Galileo Click Here to Return to Index Go To Beginning of Discussion Here Begin The Postings From: “Tim Morgan” Subject: Heinlein Reading Group meeting notice Date: 4 Jan 2007 22:04:40 -0800 Rocket Ship Galileo has been called the weakest of Heinlein’s juveniles. To some…
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Heinlein Readers Discussion Group Thursday 12/07/2006 8:00 P.M. EST Heinlein/Robinson’s Variable Star Click Here to Return to Index Here Begin The Postings There were several pre-discussion threads. First Second Thread Third Thread Fourth Thread From: “Puppet_Sock” Subject: Why I loathed _Variable Star_ Date: 14 Nov 2006 15:47:23 -0800 Ok, put on your asbestos outerwear. I’m…
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Heinlein Readers Discussion Group Thursday 07-28-2005 9:00 P.M. EST The Matrix Pre-Loaded: The Unpleasant Profession of Jonathan Hoag Click Here to Return to Index Here Begin The Postings From: LNC Subject: Heinlein Readers Group Meeting Announcement for July, 2005 Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 20:41:46 GMT ANNOUNCEMENT: HEINLEIN READERS GROUP MEETING SCHEDULED WHEN: July 28,…
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Heinlein Readers Discussion Group Saturday 06/25/2005 P.M. EDT Nature in Heinlein or “Is June bustin’ out all over? Click Here to Return to Index Here begins the Discussion You have just entered room “heinleinreadersgroupchat.” DavidWrightSr: That did it. AGplusone: great DavidWrightSr: Ok. Now I’ve got to run and finish cleaning the dishes before we get…
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