In December 1945, Heinlein’s writing career was taking off. He generously made another attempt to help Hubbard to adjust to civilian life. Heinlein offered Hubbard a contract to rewrite his early (and unpublished) novel, “For Us, the Living” which he had created back in 1938. Hubbard signed a generous contract that would have given him 50% of the profits. Soon after, he left Hubbard’s home to move in with Jack Parsons, and nothing more was heard of the project. Hubbard had passed up a chance … [Read more...] about Article: Robert A Heinlein – A Real Science Fiction Author’s Experience with L Ron Hubbard (2014)
Vida Jameson
Letter: Robert Heinlein to John and Dona Campbell (1946)
Speaking of the West-Coast Movement, the Manana Literary Society is unanimous in trying to get Vida Jameson to return here as soon as she gets her visit out with her mother. I think we may manage it by September, although the more violent wing, Cleve, Roby,and Mice, are all for organizing a safari at once. She leaves a large hole in our pleasantly wacky lodge. We can't figure out why Ron persuaded her to come out here in the first place, since he was already lashed up with his new girl friend … [Read more...] about Letter: Robert Heinlein to John and Dona Campbell (1946)
Letter: Robert Heinlein to John Arwine (1946)
Vida does not resemble your mother. She looks like a wood nymph. You like her. You do not love her to desperation. You are not jealous of her. She thrills you physically and you enjoy her. — L. Ron Hubbard (ca. 1946) [1. From The Admissions of L. Ron Hubbard, ca. 1946] Source: The Heinlein Archives (CORR220-3) Re: Vida Jameson, Jack Parsons, Sara Northrup, L. Ron Hubbard. (Relevant sections paraphrased) Heinlein wrote that he and his wife had hoped to hear more about what Hubbard was … [Read more...] about Letter: Robert Heinlein to John Arwine (1946)