I didn't want to read One Second After by William R. Forstchen. I knew it was a dismal and depressing book, so I procrastinated. I read rave reviews of the book, I knew the general storyline but hesitated because the book reflects one of my deepest ... Read More
12 Days of Christmas: Day 7, Give the Gift of Preparedness
So is your gift shopping all finished? If not, this year spread the message of preparedness with a plethora of thoughtful gift ideas that carry with them the underlying purpose of preparing your loved ones for emergencies. One of these just ... Read More
Why I Read Disaster Novels, and You Should, Too
When I was a kid, I was a voracious reader. I read a novel a day and if I couldn’t find something new to read, I would read a book over again. The variety of genres and subjects I read were all over the place and I have gone through phases of reading ... Read More
Book Review: Stacey’s Quest
It's official. There's an EMP book for everyone. If the doomsday scenario of One Second After weren't enough, and the non-stop attacks in Light's Out didn't thrill you, then Stacey's Quest might be more your cup of tea. image by Barbara ... Read More
Prepare for the Unthinkable with Doomer Lit
Think about it. What would it be like to get out of a city on fire, on foot? How would you cope with a sick child and stores empty of all medications? Imagine driving toward your home and suddenly seeing a mushroom cloud off in the distance. How ... Read More
20 Things The Paranoid Dad learned from One Second After
The Paranoid Dad will be the first to admit he's more of an action man than a reader. However, once he started reading One Second After, he was transfixed. I asked him what he learned from the book, and here is his list. You ... Read More
