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Frequently Asked Questions about the LostStories Web Site
What is the purpose of your site? The LostStories Channel has been designed to provide a place where we can all take an active part in assembling the clues to some of the greatest mysteries of the Universe, clues we already have at our disposal — a place where people around the world can involve themselves in an ongoing, digital dialog, a place where people can visit 24 hours a day to listen, learn, and discuss.
Where do I go from here? There are several ways to go when traveling through The LostStories Channel. There's The Front Page of The Journal, which provides a window into everything featured in our latest issue. There, you can find new hyperlinks in favorites places like Lost in Time, The Men Behind the Myths, or Forgotten Heroes of History. You can go to News and Reviews, where you can learn more about the first edition of the Lost Stories saga entitled Lost Stories for All Ages. You can enter The Know Zone, where a brief quiz will lead you into the rest of the web site. Or you can check out all the new books in StrangeLand: A Collection of Tales, where you'll discover A Strange World: The Face of Truth, which includes Snow Madness, Driven, and The Mirror Man; The Spider's Web: A True Story of Nazi Escape; and Lost Stories Revealed: Hidden Wisdom for a Modern Age, which includes Dawn of Time, Fire and Blade, and Trial by Fury.
Can I send you my comments as well as my questions? Of course, by all means, contact us right away. We always love to know about what people think of our web site. Hopefully, with your continued feedback, we will be able to ensure that interacting with The LostStories Channel is always an enjoyable and enlightening experience.
Should I read the articles in any special order? No, not necessarily. There is no required order to read The Journal. But it is important to read as many different sections as possible, in order that you might begin to see all the subject matter as a whole.
Will there be more issues of The LostStories Journal? Yes. Because our main focus is rediscovering and shedding new light on what has already been dug up and translated, we plan on telling many more lost stories. Our most exciting work is the on-going process of collating all the information, piecing together the many clues we have in our arsenal, and discovering a "pattern of patterns" that exist along the way.
How did you come up with the idea for The LostStories Journal? It was really an idea born out of necessity. After more than twenty years of researching history, philosophy, science, and theology, W. Kent Smith wrote the book Lost Stories Revealed. (read W. Kent's filmography...) Once he began to distribute the book, numerous questions were raised regarding the origin of the present manuscript. In an attempt to explain the many historic and scientific facts that substantiate its creation, W. Kent decided to discuss some of the factors involved in the production of the book. The result was the premiere issue of The LostStories Journal.
Can you tell me about W. Kent's background? Ever since his Whittier College days (1977-1980), Kent has endeavored to show that the historical process is a vast puzzle capable of being pieced together. His entire life as a writer has been spent researching history, philosophy, theology, science, and technology. It was this lifelong pursuit which eventually came to shape a unique perspective for Kent on the interconnectedness of all human history. (read W. Kent's filmography...)
Does he have any mentors? Mr. Smith has had many mentors guiding and influencing him along the way. The mixture includes aspects of knowledge drawn from many of his school teachers. As a young man, Kent was particularly drawn to the scientist and artist Leonardo da Vinci, renowned for his ability to harmonize artistic expression and scientific inquiry. Add to that mix, the inspiration of Rod Serling, Arthur C. Clarke, James A. Michener, and Ray Bradbury. Then, as an adult, there came the added blend of C.S. Lewis' allegoric style and Alfred Hitchcock's cinematic tradition.
Can you tell me something about the author of the book? W. Kent Smith's offbeat approach to history has been a source of considerable amazement to critics ever since his first book, Lost Stories for All Ages. Since its publication in November of 1999, Smith has been acknowledged as a resourceful and meticulous commentator on historical figures and events, even when challenging traditional viewpoints. Although some skeptics have taken exception to his version of history, Smith has always produced solid evidence for the authenticity of his work. (read W. Kent's filmography...)
How did W. Kent become interested in apocryphal literature? That was something that happened while en route to writing a political thriller based on events spoken of in the last book of the Bible, the Book of Revelation. W. Kent's research led to many amazing discoveries, which in turn led him into unexpected directions. Smith's desire to create a believable and accurate depiction of futuristic events led him into a lifelong study of the chronology and symbolism contained in Revelation. In order to properly depict a story about the culmination of all the prophecies of the Bible, he needed to familiarize himself with every available text telling the story of prophecy itself. Eventually, this search led to other sources—ones that had, for whatever reason, become stigmatized down through the ages. From this never-ending quest through biblical and then apocryphal sources, Lost Stories for All Ages emerged. (read more about Lost Stories...)
