Topic: Non Fiction

After the events of September 11, 2001, Perkins felt compelled to finally expose his past actions. To avoid further bribes or threats, he wrote the book in total secrecy without contacting former colleagues. He explains that getting the manuscript into the hands of a major New York literary agent served as his "insurance policy," as any harm coming to him would only increase the book's visibility and turn him into a martyr.

A brief comparison is made between the accounts of Pliny the Elder and the writings of Plato regarding the lost continent of Atlantis. The authors argue that because these figures were known for writing non-fiction, their accounts of "mythical" technologies or places should be taken seriously rather than dismissed as allegory.

Duncan Lunan discusses the challenges of publishing his research as a non-fiction work rather than sensationalized fiction. He emphasizes the importance of documenting historical facts and references to prevent the story from being dismissed as a mere legend. Lunan expresses a desire to find new publishers to make the detailed findings of Children from the Sky more accessible to a wider audience.

Martin Ball directs listeners to his website, martinball.net, for his music, fiction, and non-fiction books. He provides a disclaimer to distinguish his work from another artist named Martin Ball on iTunes who produces Christian worship music. The host and guest conclude the conversation with mutual appreciation.