Interview
Literary Treks 252: Continuity Cop
Keith R.A. DeCandido: A Time for War, A Time for Peace. We discuss the whole series, Die Hard at the Federation embassy, Alexander, Nan Bacco, the politics of the Federation, linking to Star Trek Nemesis, the theme of moving on, what's coming up from Keith as well as where you can find him online.
Literary Treks 250: Tom Clancy Without Technobabble
David Mack: A Time to Heal. We discuss the difference between this book & A Time to Kill, Starfleet at war, the effect of war, Troi's anger, Riker's experiences as a prisoner of Kinchawn, and a surprise announcement from David Mack about an upcoming project, as well as where you can find him online!
Literary Treks 249: A Fun Labor of Love
David Tilotta & Curt McAloney: Lost Scenes. We discuss how the authors became fans, the origin of the book, their website, the process of research, behind the scenes, deleted scenes, and bloopers from The Original Series, they're plans for the future and where you can find them online.
Literary Treks 244: Less Hair, Pointier Head
Robert Greenberger: A Time to Hate. We discuss the situation on Delta Sigma IV, the supposed cure, bridging the gap, Riker and Troi's relationship, Riker's relationship with his father, a dark secret, wrapping up with what Bob is currently working on and where to find him online.
Literary Treks 238: Don't Be Afraid to Ask for Help
A Time to Harvest. We discuss the situation so far, an ill-advised plan to help the Dokallans, the familiar enemy the crew faces, Starfleet and Federation principles, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings.
Literary Treks 236: Nitpicking in Good Cheer
Phil Farrand: The Nitpicker's Guides. We discuss the origin of the guides, the process of writing them, The Nitpicker's Guild, positive nitpicking versus negativity and toxic fandom, and what Phil is currently working on and where you can find him online.
Literary Treks 234: The Seed That Never Gets Any Water
James Swallow: Fear Itself. We discuss the process of writing, getting inside Saru's head, the various specie, Saru and Burnham's relationship, Captain Georgiou's leadership style, overcoming fear, what other projects James has on the horizon. We also briefly talk about the future of Pocket books.
Literary Treks 233: The Yin and the Yang of Klingons
The Root of All Rage. We discuss the delicate relationship between the Federation and the Klingon Empire, bigotry and hate, mistreatment of people who are different, the situation back on Earth, Lwaxana Troi's role, Renao mythology, a tie to a TOS, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings.
Literary Treks 232: Andorian Crinkled Bendy Straw Antenna
Greg Cox: Identity Theft. We discuss the book taking place in the movie-era, we finally get Chekov in the spotlight. We discuss Chekov's identity crisis, getting off the bridge, how this is absolutely not a sequel, and much more!
Literary Treks 225:A Ship Full of Legends
Kirsten Beyer: Architects of Infinity. We discuss a medical situation that has ethical concerns, the nature of Kriosians and Ensign Aytar Gwyn's choices, Icheb's budding relationship, the plight of the junior officers aboard Voyager, a massive mystery, and an ending that left us all shocked.
Literary Treks 222: The Ward Rule
Dayton Ward: Drastic Measures. We discuss the Tarsus IV massacre, mirror Lorca vs. prime Lorca, the fate of Governor Kodos, other characters at Tarsus IV, the book within the book, a surprise "after the credits" chapter you might have missed, what Dayton is working on now & where to find him online.
Literary Treks 219: No Such Thing as a Ferengi Customer Service Department
David R. George III: The 34th Rule. We talk about the genesis of the story, the Ferengi belief system, politics, racism towards the Ferengi, the cycle of violence, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings and where you can find David R. George III online.