Interview
Literary Treks 119: Unique Opportunity
The Returned: Peter David. We discuss his work experiences, the genesis of New Frontier, creating original characters, the tone of New Frontier, The Returned, writing Calhoun, The return of Q, The Dayan, what’s next for New Frontier.
Literary Treks 117: Read the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy
Seekers 3: Long Shot: David Mack. We talk about it’s creation, being villainless, illustrating the Prime Directive, scientific research, crew interactions, personal connections, life to the fullest, what’s next for David and where to find him online.
Literary Treks 112: A Bajoran Copernican Revolution
Sacraments of Fire: David R. George III. We talk about stitching together the DS9 quilt, what goes where, the different faces of faith, Ro's growth, a place for Sisko, the many plot threads, the new DS9, tidbits about Ascendance and David online.
Literary Treks 104: WWKD and WWSD
Crisis of Consciousness: Dave Galanter. We discuss his Star Trek story, coming up with new adventures, his influences, writing the TOS cast and them working together, dovetailing with is first book, the psychology of Star Trek.
Literary Treks 96: Invited to Sili-Con
Savage Trade: Tony Daniel. We discuss the genesis of the book, building from the show, good and evil, historical characters, expanding on the Vulcans, writing the ensemble, chosing certain figures from history, creating races for the book, his upcoming projects and lastly where to find Tony online.
Literary Treks 94: I'm Getting Too Old For This Bleep
Slings and Arrows: Enterprises of Great Pitch and Moment: Keith DeCandido. We discuss the conclusion, the genesis of the series, choosing the writers, Keith's installment, Sisko & Picard, tying it all together, favorite moments, Keith's future in Treklit, his other work and where to find him online.
Literary Treks 93: Riker Goes Full Fabio
The Gorn Crisis. We discuss the story, if the comic captures the TNG characters, the art work, the impact this comic has on the novels and our ratings.
Literary Treks 92: Good Thing Riker Doesn't Listen to Amy Winehouse
Takedown: John Jackson Miller. We discuss John catching up with the continuity, inspirations for the story, being concurrent with The Missing, humor in the book, major spoilers as well as writing Admiral Riker and Captain Dax.
Literary Treks 91: Pulaski Fights Crime
The Missing: Una McCormack. She discusses following up The Fall, "day in the life" of DS9, exploring the new station, writing Pulaski, featuring the women of Star Trek, deepening the Tzenkethi, themes elements, reminding us that DS9 is truly a home for the homeless.
Literary Treks 85: Jurassic Park of the Billionth Century
Department of Temporal Investigations: The Collectors. We discuss Dan's thoughts on the first two books, how DTI could work as ebooks moving forward, the themes of change and letting go as well as timelines we'd love to see explored.
Literary Treks 84: The Maroon Jacket Era
Foul Deeds Will Rise: Greg Cox. We find out the genesis behind the story, the difference of writing in the movie era, how crafting Star Trek murder mysteries is different from normal mysteries, some of the important themes that run though the book and Greg's upcoming projects.
Literary Treks 79: Something Wicked This Way Comes
Acts of Contrition: Kirsten Beyer. We discuss the latest installment in the Voyager relaunch series with author Kirsten Beyer and learn the goals, inspirations, and writing process behind Acts of Contrition.