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Our story this week is by Miles J Breuer, an American-Czech physician who wrote science fiction and short stories in his spare time. This story is typical of Breuer's writing: fast paced and full of interesting ideas.You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-well-told-tale I would like to thank my patrons: Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Cho Jinn and Douglas HarleySupport the show
Following in his Czech family footsteps, Miles J. Breuer became a physician in the small community of Crete, Nebraska. He served in World War I, only to come back and resume his family's practice. But science fiction was always an interest, and he published dozens of stories throughout his life.
It's a sci-fi double feature! Evil paintings come to life! Menacing miniature metal men! Enjoy our discussion of these two obscure classics of pulp fiction and maybe bring a unique element or two to your next gaming session.www.nobleknight.comManly Wade Wellmanborn May 21, 1903 in Portuguese West Africa (now Angola); died April 5, 1986his father was a doctor; family moved to United States while still a boyfirst published story was “The Lion Roared” in 1927; first science fiction novel The Invading Asteroid, 1929in the 1920s, wrote movie reviews for Wichita Beacon; worked as a court and crime reporter for Wichita Eaglemarried Frances Obrist, a horror writer published in Weird Talescareer spanned the 1940s to the 1980s; wrote first issue of Captain Marvel Adventures for Fawcett ComicsThe Golgotha Dancers appeared in Weird Tales, October 1937John Stuart Williamsonborn April 29, 1908 in Arizona Territory; died November 10, 2006often called “Dean of Science Fiction” after the passing of Robert Heinleinread Amazing Stories as a young manearly influenced by Miles J. Breuer, a doctor who wrote science fiction; also influenced by A. Merritthe was a published author by the 1930's; Isaac Asimov was a fanhe continued to write into his 90s; he died at the age of 98 in 2006The Pygmy Planet appeared in Astounding Stories, February 1932My guests:Louis Brentontwitter - @revlouisbrentonJeremiah McCoywebsite - http://thebasicsofthegame.wordpress.comCo-host:Jeffrey Wikstromwebsite - jeffwik.comemail - jeffwik@gmail.comEmail us with your comments!http://www.thetomeshow.comthetomeshow@gmail.com Support the show, shop below... NOBLE KNIGHT GAMES
It’s a sci-fi double feature! Evil paintings come to life! Menacing miniature metal men! Enjoy our discussion of these two obscure classics of pulp fiction and maybe bring a unique element or two to your next gaming session.www.nobleknight.comManly Wade Wellmanborn May 21, 1903 in Portuguese West Africa (now Angola); died April 5, 1986his father was a doctor; family moved to United States while still a boyfirst published story was “The Lion Roared” in 1927; first science fiction novel The Invading Asteroid, 1929in the 1920s, wrote movie reviews for Wichita Beacon; worked as a court and crime reporter for Wichita Eaglemarried Frances Obrist, a horror writer published in Weird Talescareer spanned the 1940s to the 1980s; wrote first issue of Captain Marvel Adventures for Fawcett ComicsThe Golgotha Dancers appeared in Weird Tales, October 1937John Stuart Williamsonborn April 29, 1908 in Arizona Territory; died November 10, 2006often called “Dean of Science Fiction” after the passing of Robert Heinleinread Amazing Stories as a young manearly influenced by Miles J. Breuer, a doctor who wrote science fiction; also influenced by A. Merritthe was a published author by the 1930’s; Isaac Asimov was a fanhe continued to write into his 90s; he died at the age of 98 in 2006The Pygmy Planet appeared in Astounding Stories, February 1932My guests:Louis Brentontwitter - @revlouisbrentonJeremiah McCoywebsite - http://thebasicsofthegame.wordpress.comCo-host:Jeffrey Wikstromwebsite - jeffwik.comemail - jeffwik@gmail.comEmail us with your comments!http://www.thetomeshow.comthetomeshow@gmail.comSupport the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT GAMES
It’s a sci-fi double feature! Evil paintings come to life! Menacing miniature metal men! Enjoy our discussion of these two obscure classics of pulp fiction and maybe bring a unique element or two to your next gaming session.www.nobleknight.comManly Wade Wellmanborn May 21, 1903 in Portuguese West Africa (now Angola); died April 5, 1986his father was a doctor; family moved to United States while still a boyfirst published story was “The Lion Roared” in 1927; first science fiction novel The Invading Asteroid, 1929in the 1920s, wrote movie reviews for Wichita Beacon; worked as a court and crime reporter for Wichita Eaglemarried Frances Obrist, a horror writer published in Weird Talescareer spanned the 1940s to the 1980s; wrote first issue of Captain Marvel Adventures for Fawcett ComicsThe Golgotha Dancers appeared in Weird Tales, October 1937John Stuart Williamsonborn April 29, 1908 in Arizona Territory; died November 10, 2006often called “Dean of Science Fiction” after the passing of Robert Heinleinread Amazing Stories as a young manearly influenced by Miles J. Breuer, a doctor who wrote science fiction; also influenced by A. Merritthe was a published author by the 1930’s; Isaac Asimov was a fanhe continued to write into his 90s; he died at the age of 98 in 2006The Pygmy Planet appeared in Astounding Stories, February 1932My guests:Louis Brentontwitter - @revlouisbrentonJeremiah McCoywebsite - http://thebasicsofthegame.wordpress.comCo-host:Jeffrey Wikstromwebsite - jeffwik.comemail - jeffwik@gmail.comEmail us with your comments!http://www.thetomeshow.comthetomeshow@gmail.comSupport the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT GAMES
It’s a sci-fi double feature! Evil paintings come to life! Menacing miniature metal men! Enjoy our discussion of these two obscure classics of pulp fiction and maybe bring a unique element or two to your next gaming session.www.nobleknight.comManly Wade Wellmanborn May 21, 1903 in Portuguese West Africa (now Angola); died April 5, 1986his father was a doctor; family moved to United States while still a boyfirst published story was “The Lion Roared” in 1927; first science fiction novel The Invading Asteroid, 1929in the 1920s, wrote movie reviews for Wichita Beacon; worked as a court and crime reporter for Wichita Eaglemarried Frances Obrist, a horror writer published in Weird Talescareer spanned the 1940s to the 1980s; wrote first issue of Captain Marvel Adventures for Fawcett ComicsThe Golgotha Dancers appeared in Weird Tales, October 1937John Stuart Williamsonborn April 29, 1908 in Arizona Territory; died November 10, 2006often called “Dean of Science Fiction” after the passing of Robert Heinleinread Amazing Stories as a young manearly influenced by Miles J. Breuer, a doctor who wrote science fiction; also influenced by A. Merritthe was a published author by the 1930’s; Isaac Asimov was a fanhe continued to write into his 90s; he died at the age of 98 in 2006The Pygmy Planet appeared in Astounding Stories, February 1932My guests:Louis Brentontwitter - @revlouisbrentonJeremiah McCoywebsite - http://thebasicsofthegame.wordpress.comCo-host:Jeffrey Wikstromwebsite - jeffwik.comemail - jeffwik@gmail.comEmail us with your comments!http://www.thetomeshow.comthetomeshow@gmail.comSupport the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT GAMES