Positively Trek 295: Strange New Worlds: Toward the Night with author James Swallow!

Positively Trek Podcast:

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Toward the Night
Exclusive Interview with author James Swallow!

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Positively Trek 295: Playing My Favourite Songs

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: Toward the Night with author James Swallow

In this episode of Positively Trek, we finally have a new novel to talk about and an author to interview! Dan Gunther welcomes back Bruce Gibson to discuss the new novel Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: Toward the Night . Joining us is the amazing author himself, James Swallow! We talk about the novel spoiler-free to begin with, but get into spoilers later as we discuss the plot of this time-twisting adventure.

Positively Trek 295: Playing My Favourite Songs

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: Toward the Night
Exclusive Interview with author James Swallow

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Positively Trek Book Club: Greg Cox on Lost to Eternity!

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Star Trek: The Original Series
Lost to Eternity
Exclusive Interview with Author Greg Cox!

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Positively Trek 281: Book Club: Martha Landon Does Do a Judo Flip

Star Trek: The Original Series: Lost to Eternity - Exclusive Interview with Greg Cox!

In 1986, Dr. Gillian Taylor of the Cetacean Institute in Sausalito, California, seemingly disappeared off the face of the Earth. In 2024, a true crime podcaster tries to get to the bottom of the nearly 40 year-old cold case. In 2268, a missing scientist threatens to spark open war between the Federation and the Klingon Empire. And in 2292, three galactic powers vie for the favor of the advanced and ancient Osori civilization. What do these events all have in common? And how will they help solve the longest missing-persons case in the history of Star Trek?

In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club, Dan Gunther is joined by guest host Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi in welcoming author Greg Cox to the show to discuss his latest novel: Star Trek: The Original Series: Lost to Eternity. We talk about the three different time periods that make up the story and share our thoughts on the novel. The first part of the episode is spoiler-free, but be warned: we get into spoilers later on, so listener beware!

Positively Trek Book Club 74: Martha Landon Does Do a Judo Flip

Star Trek: The Original Series: Lost to Eternity

Exclusive Interview with Author Greg Cox!

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Positively Trek Book Club: The Story We Didn't Know We Needed

Positively Trek Podcast:

Star Trek: The Next Generation
Pliable Truths
Interview with author Dayton Ward!

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Positively Trek 273: Book Club: The Story We Didn’t Know We Needed

Dayton Ward: Pliable Truths

When Star Trek: Deep Space Nine hit our television screens in 1993, we were introduced to the planet Bajor, the end of the Cardassian Occupation, and a cast of colorful characters that were very different from the sanitized Starfleet environment of the Enterprise-D on Star Trek: The Next Generation. But what happened just before “Emissary”? How did Starfleet establish a presence in the Bajoran system? How was the withdrawal negotiated? Why did O’Brien decide to transfer to DS9? All of these questions and more are finally answered, over 30 years later, thanks to Dayton Ward’s latest Star Trek novel.

In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson are once again joined by New York Times Bestselling author Dayton Ward to discuss his new novel, Star Trek: The Next Generation: Pliable Truths. We talk about the story of the transition from TNG to DS9 that we have been waiting decades to read!

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Positively Trek Book Club 70: The Story We Didn't Know We Needed

Star Trek: The Next Generation: Pliable Truths
Exclusive Interview with author Dayton Ward!

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Positively Trek Book Club: Seven of Nine Knows Her Name!

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Star Trek: Picard
Firewall
Exclusive Interview with author David Mack!

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Positively Trek 265: Book Club: Seven of Nine Knows Her Name!

Picard: Firewall with David Mack & Guest Host Jessie Gender 

In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club, Dan Gunther and guest host Jessie Gender welcome David Mack to the show to discuss his new novel, Star Trek: Picard: Firewall!

When the USS Voyager returned to Earth, Seven of Nine’s life looked promising: Earth, the bastion of acceptance and equality, stood ready to accept the former Borg with open arms. Right?

Reality proved to be very different from what had been promised, and soon Seven finds herself on the outside looking in. Refused a commission in Starfleet, and even denied Federation membership, she sets out to find herself, beginning a journey that would eventually lead to the Fenris Rangers and the Seven that we meet in the series Star Trek: Picard.

Positively Trek Book Club 67: Seven of Nine Knows Her Name!

Star Trek: Picard: Firewall

Exclusive Interview with author David Mack!

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Positively Trek Book Club: The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko

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The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko
Exclusive interview with author Derek Tyler Attico!

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Positively Trek 254: Book Club: The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko with Derek Tyler Attico

We Interview the Author of The Emissary’s Autobiography!

Positively Trek Book Club is honored to have author Derek Tyler Attico on the show! His terrific entry in Titan Publishing’s line of Star Trek autobiographies should have a place on every single Niner’s shelf. Dan Gunther and returning host Bruce Gibson talk to Derek about The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko.

We discuss Derek’s background as a Trek fan, how he got started in writing, and the incredible story about how he got this writing gig that actually has a connection to host Dan Gunther! We get into the book itself, covering Sisko’s early years and the unique place Captain Benjamin Sisko has in the Star Trek mythos.

Positively Trek Book Club 61: The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko
Interview with author Derek Tyler Attico

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Positively Trek Book Club: No Man's Land with Kirsten Beyer & Mike Johnson

Star Trek: Picard
No Man's Land
An Audio Drama Starring Michelle Hurd and Jeri Ryan with a full cast!

With special guests Kirsten Beyer & Mike Johnson!

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We’re excited to bring you a review of the first Star Trek audio drama to be released in a very long time: Star Trek: Picard: No Man’s Land, starring Michelle Hurd as Raffi Musiker and Jeri Ryan as Seven of Nine, along with a full cast! And joining us on this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club are the authors: Kirsten Beyer and Mike Johnson!

After the interview, hosts Bruce and Dan share their thoughts on the audio drama as well as our hopes for the future of this medium in the Star Trek universe!

Positively Trek Book Club 41: No Man's Land

Exclusive interview with authors Kirsten Beyer & Mike Johnson!

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Positively Trek Book Club: Oblivion's Gate

Coda, Book III
Oblivion's Gate

With special guest David Mack!

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The multiverse-shattering Coda trilogy comes to an end with the final chapter: Oblivion’s Gate by David Mack! Positively Trek Book Club hosts Dan and Bruce are joined by the veteran Star Trek author himself to discuss the final instalment and the trilogy as a whole. What was it like to write this huge turning point in the Star Trek literary universe? Find out in this exclusive interview!

We wrap up the show with our final thoughts and ratings for Oblivion’s Gate and the Star Trek: Coda trilogy.

Positively Trek Book Club 36: Oblivion's Gate

Exclusive interview with author David Mack!

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Positively Trek Book Club: The Ashes of Tomorrow with James Swallow!

Coda, Book II
The Ashes of Tomorrow

With special guest James Swallow!

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The multiverse-rending Coda trilogy continues! We have friends becoming foes, old allies joining the quest, and more tragedy than you can shake a mek’leth at! The temporal apocalypse continues to spread, with only our heroes in its way to stop it from destroying all of reality.

In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club, hosts Dan and Bruce are joined by author James Swallow to discuss Coda, Book II: The Ashes of Tomorrow. We talk about the collaboration between the three authors, another insurrection, Enterprising thieves, opening up the universe, Sisko and the DS9 crew, sacrifices, and what James is working on now. We wrap up the end of the episode with our final thoughts and ratings for The Ashes of Tomorrow.

Positively Trek Book Club 34: The Ashes of Tomorrow

Exclusive interview with author James Swallow!

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Positively Trek Book Club: Moments Asunder with Special Guest Dayton Ward!

Coda, Book I
Moments Asunder

With special guest Dayton Ward!

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The Temporal Apocalypse begins! For 20 years, the “novelverse” has presented us with a unique opportunity to grow the Star Trek universe outside the films and television that make up “canon,” with authors given unprecedented freedom to take the stories of the TNG era in new and exciting directions. After all, there was no way that televised Trek would ever return to the 24th century… right? Well, all of that changed with Star Trek: Picard, which meant that in order to line up with canon, the novelverse would have to be fixed. That fix comes in three parts, with the Star Trek: Coda trilogy by authors Dayton Ward, James Swallow, and David Mack.

In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club, hosts Dan and Bruce sit down with Dayton Ward to discuss Moments Asunder, the first book of the Coda trilogy. We talk about a story 20 years in the making, Dayton’s collaborators, Wesley Crusher, the big baddies of the novel, shocking story moments, swinging for the fences, and wrap up with our final thoughts and where Dayton can be found online and what he’s working on next.

Positively Trek Book Club 32: Moments Asunder

Exclusive interview with author Dayton Ward!

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Positively Trek Book Club: The Autobiography of Mr. Spock

 The Autobiography of Mr. Spock
The Life of a Federation Legend

With special guest Una McCormack!

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There are not many people who can be said to have influenced centuries of galactic politics and shaped the very foundations of the Federation. Described by Starfleet Admiral Brackett as “one of our most celebrated Ambassadors and advisors to Federation leaders for generations,” Spock has been one of the most revered and influential voices in Federation history. Now, available for the first time ever: his life, in his own words.

In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club, hosts Bruce and Dan sit down with the “editor” of The Autobiography of Mr. Spock, Una McCormack! We talk about the concept of a “wisdom book,” Spock’s struggles while growing up, his childhood with his brother and sister, his time on the Enterprise, his role as both a successful and unsuccessful mentor, his 24th century exploits, his relationship with James T. Kirk, and wrap up with our final thoughts and where Una can be found online and what projects she is currently working on.

Positively Trek Book Club 31: The Autobiography of Mr. Spock

Exclusive interview with author Una McCormack!

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Next episode: Coda, Book I: Moments Asunder

Positively Trek Book Club: Rogue Elements with John Jackson Miller!

 Star Trek: Picard
Rogue Elements
Exclusive interview with author John Jackson Miller!

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In the third episode of Star Trek: Picard, retired Admiral Jean-Luc Picard hired Cristóbal Rios, freighter captain of La Sirena. As season one continued, we learned about this ex-Starfleet officer who was haunted by a traumatic experience aboard the U.S.S. ibn Majid, but there is more to Rios’ past than what we have seen on screen!

In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club, host Bruce Gibson is joined by author John Jackson Miller to discuss his latest novel, Rogue Elements. We talk about how Rios acquired his ship, his involvement with the Iotians from “A Piece of the Action,” the importance of physical books, the Sylvus Project, and the McGuffin in this book.

Positively Trek Book Club 29: Rogue Elements

Exclusive Interview with Star Trek: Picard: Rogue Elements author John Jackson Miller!

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Positively Trek Book Club: Shadows Have Offended with Cassandra Rose Clarke!

 Star Trek: The Next Generation
Shadows Have Offended
Exclusive interview with author Cassandra Rose Clarke!

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It’s been many years since TNG novels set during the series’ run have been published with the post-Nemesis continuity taking precedence. However, thanks to a newcomer to the Star Trek fiction universe, all that has changed with a brand-new novel set during season seven of Star Trek: The Next Generation!

In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club, hosts Bruce and Dan speak with author Cassandra Rose Clarke about her new TNG novel Shadows Have Offended! We discuss her prior works and how she came to write a Star Trek novel, the focus on Troi, Crusher, and Worf, her love of Betazed and its culture, Ambassador Lwaxana Troi, the mysteries at the heart of the novel, and wrap up with what she is working on now and where she can be found online.

Positively Trek Book Club 26: Shadows Have Offended

Exclusive interview with author Cassandra Rose Clarke

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Positively Trek Book Club: Wonderlands with Una McCormack

 Star Trek: Discovery
Wonderlands
Exclusive Interview with author Una McCormack!

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When Star Trek: Discovery’s third season debuted, Michael Burnham found herself down the rabbit hole in a strange, unfamiliar world. However, the U.S.S. Discovery, right behind her in the wormhole, was nowhere to be found. Along with unlikely allies and surprising foes, Burnham must make her way in this disturbing and dangerous future. The story of the year she spent apart from her crew can finally be told!

In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club, hosts Bruce and Dan are joined by master storyteller Una McCormack to discuss her latest novel: Discovery: Wonderlands. We talk about Alice in Wonderland, Sahil vs. Book, Burnham’s new career, Starfleet cosplayers, the White Palm raiders, the Fall of the Federation, and wrap up with where Una can be found online and what she has coming up.

Positively Trek Book Club 22: Wonderlands

Exclusive Interview with Una McCormack!

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Positively Trek Book Club: The Needs of the Many

 Star Trek Online
The Needs of the Many
By Michael A. Martin & Jake Sisko

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In 2010, the Star Trek community was eagerly anticipating the launch of Star Trek Online, the Trek universe’s first MMORPG (massively multiplayer online game). To tie into this next chapter of the Star Trek universe, the publishers of Trek novels produced a special tie-in to the game chronicling “The Long War,” the conflict between the powers of the Alpha and Beta Quadrants and the Undine, also known as Species 8472.

In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club, hosts Bruce and Dan are joined by Michael A. Martin to discuss his novel The Needs of the Many. We talk about Star Trek Online, the premise of the story, Michael’s co-author Jake Sisko, favorite parts of the book, and wrap up with what Michael is up to now and where he can be found online.

Positively Trek Book Club 16: Star Trek Online: The Needs of the Many

By Michael A. Martin & Jake Sisko

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Positively Trek Book Club: The Dark Veil

Star Trek: Picard

The Dark Veil

Exclusive Interview with author James Swallow!

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The year is 2386, and the United Federation of Planets has been dealt a serious blow: synthetic lifeforms have attacked the Utopia Plantia Shipyards at Mars, derailing a massive relief effort to save the Romulan people from an impending supernova. The Federation, reacting to this tragedy, has turned inward, halting relief efforts in the Romulan Empire and instituting a ban on research and development of synthetic lifeforms. All of this serves as the backdrop to the situation facing Captain Riker and the crew of the U.S.S. Titan as they respond to an urgent distress call from the Jazari, a species situated very near the Romulan Neutral Zone…

In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club, hosts Dan and Bruce welcome renowned author James Swallow to the show to discuss his latest novel, Star Trek: Picard: The Dark Veil. We talk about the genesis of the novel, the links to the Star Trek: Titan book series, Thaddeus Worf Troi-Riker, the situation in the Federation, the Romulans, the Jazari, easter eggs and continuity connections, and wrap up with where James can be found online and what he has coming next!

Positively Trek Book Club 13: Picard: The Dark Veil

Exclusive interview with author James Swallow!

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