TNG: The Stuff of Dreams

Discussion in 'Trek Literature' started by JoeZhang, May 27, 2012.

  1. JoeZhang

    JoeZhang Vice Admiral Admiral

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    I can't see a thread about this - what is this upcoming James Swallow book about?
     
  2. Mage

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    If I recall, it was (as seems to happen a lot lately) only a working title and not the final title.

    And I can't remember reading anything about plotdetails yet.
     
  3. Defcon

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    There is a thread about it.

    The only other info from that thread: It's a standalone set before David Mack's trilogy.

    BTW: Has there been any information what it means that the book has vanished from the S&S site (Amazon still has it listed, but for March 2013 instead of December 2012).
     
  4. James Swallow

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    Actually, that's pretty much going to be the final title.
     
  5. Mage

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    Ah, guess I was wrong. Oops. In any case, good look with writing, I'm always looking forward to more Trek. :)
     
  6. James Swallow

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    Blogged some more about this Here...
     
  7. Deranged Nasat

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    Thanks for sharing (what you could, anyway). :)

    So it actually follows on from Cold Equations, then? Interesting.
     
  8. shanejayell

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    Ebook only? Ewwww.
     
  9. ryan123450

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    Wow I'll have to get this!
     
  10. JD

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    Yeah, this certainly sounds very interesting.
     
  11. James Swallow

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    Chronologically speaking, that is. It's not like a direct sequel/coda or anything. Originally, it was actually going to come out around now and be set just before Dave's trilogy, but once S&S decided to move the release date back, I revised the story to account for...stuff.
     
  12. MatthiasRussell

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    A connection to Generations? Could be interesting. I'm intrigued. I hope it continues the theme of mortality that Generations had and the Nexus provided an escape from.
     
  13. Warp Coil

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    This sounds like it could be pretty good. I've been very reluctant to jump aboard the eBook bandwagon, but I may take the plunge and get myself an iPad early next year, and so I'd probably just go ahead and make the switch.
     
  14. JWolf

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    Have you ever read an eBook?
     
  15. E-DUB

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    Every time you read an E-book, a bookstore clerk loses their job.
     
  16. JWolf

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    Then I've been putting entire stores out of business. Kewl shit! :devil:
     
  17. Judith Sisko

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    I don't think that's true. Last time I was in a B&N, I saw jigsaw puzzles, stuffed animals and other toys, board games, stationary, greeting cards, wrapping paper, gift-y things like wall plaques, desk items and the like... not to mention their coffee shop/baked goods area.
     
  18. Christopher

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    Not to mention that B&N stores sell Nook e-book readers. When I go to the local B&N store, they're always promoting the Nook in their front window and displays.
     
  19. rfmcdpei

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    Indigo in Canada, B&N's local version, has been doing the same.

    Briefly, any book stores that survive are having to transition from selling books only to selling anything book-related, whether items or experences.
     
  20. DEWLine

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    Some of those stores are still managing to make a go of it with the actual books, I'm noticing. Although the experiences of weekly workshops in those bookstores is certainly helping matters in several instances.