Interview
Literary Treks 213: Suck on That, Gaila
David Mack: Fortune of War. We talk about the links to TNG's "The Survivors," the Husnock, Admiral Riker's new role, the characters of Titan, "The Chase" on speed, and wrap up with what David Mack has on the go for future novels and where you can find him online.
Literary Treks 212: Slips, Strips, Bars, and Bricks
Paula M. Block & Terry J. Erdmann: I, The Constable. We discuss the inspiration for the story, the research they did to capture the noir feel, societal changes on Ferenginar, the voices of the characters, Quark's seemingly newfound generosity, fun references, where to find Paula and Terry online.
Literary Treks 211: Team Garak!
A Stitch in Time. We talk about Garak's history, growing up on Cardassia Prime, the reason for his exile on Deep Space Nine, post-war Cardassia, The Oralian Way, the reliability of Garak's account of his life, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings.
Literary Treks 209: I'm in Love with Beverly Too
David A. Goodman: The Autobiography of Jean-Luc Picard. We discuss Picard's early years, his time aboard the U.S.S. Stargazer, his relationship with numerous figures throughout his life, context added to TNG, a surprising Star Trek: Discovery connection, and wrap up by discussing The Orville.
Literary Treks 208: Something Something Dilithium Crystals
Ethan Siegel: Treknology. We talk the of technologies covered in the book, the process of writing it, the influence Star Trek has had on our collective imaginations & the technology of modern society, where our technologies may go in the future, and wrap up with where you can find Dr. Siegel online.
Literary Treks 207: Video Game Save Point
David R. George III: Original Sin. We discuss the two stories told in tandem, the character of Jasmine Tey, crime drama as Star Trek story, the nature of Rebecca Sisko, a completely alien encounter, the possibility of a Gamma series going forward, and where to follow David R. George III online.
Literary Treks 206: Almost Too Much Latitude
Desperate Hours. We discuss collaborating with Discovery's writers, Captain Pike's devotion, Enterprise vs. Shenzhou, the Shenzhou's bridge crew, comparisons to the Vanguard series, Spock and Burnham, the look and feel of the universe, the book's non-canon status, and what is next for David Mack.
Literary Treks 203: The Ends Justify the Means
Patterns of Interference. We discuss the dictator Maltuvis, the ultimate Prime Directive debate, a strange new world, freedom and truth, Section 31's fatal flaw, what's in store for Trip, and Archer's beagle companion, Porthos.
Literary Treks 202: The Rosebud of My Collection
Scott Mantz: Star Trek Fotonovels. We discuss our fond memories of the '70s, Scott's favorite episode of all time, his collection of fotonovels, their influence on John Byrne's New Visions comics, and the interviews and glossaries found in the back of the books.
Literary Treks 200: Klingon-It Up a Little Bit
Dayton Ward: Travel Guide to The Klingon Empire. We discuss the research, where Dayton got his ideas, references, some great places for food and drink on Kronos, dos and don'ts while traveling in the Klingon Empire and what's next for Dayton.
Literary Treks 197: You've Been Macked
Enigma Tales: Una McCormack. We discuss the plot, the characters, some historical touchstones that the story parallels, enigma tales, the state of Dr. Bashir, and wrap up with Una's upcoming projects and where you can find her online.
Literary Treks 193: Dayton's Treks
Hearts and Minds. We talk about the History's Shadow trilogy, a tattletale , alt-fact history, research, Captain Picard's future, ask some questions posed by listeners, and Dayton's upcoming projects.