NuTrek lit?

[David Mack]

^ It is true, though, that an awful lot of Trek authors either are only published in Trek or are only published in Trek and other tie-in properties. David Mack's first original novel is only now coming out (...)

This is true, but I had other credentials coming into the process. First, by the time I got the go-ahead to write my first solo work of Star Trek fiction, I had 10 years of professional experience as an editor and as a freelance writer of nonfiction articles for magazines and newspapers; I had co-written two produced episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine; I had spent six years working as a freelance slush reader and uncredited reference-material writer for Pocket Books; and I had worked on a number of Star Trek CD-ROM and computer games. My ratio of Star Trek-specific experience to general writing experience was about 1:1.

Also, my résumé tends to be the exception rather than the rule in these matters...

 

[Thrawn]

^ It is true, though, that an awful lot of Trek authors either are only published in Trek or are only published in Trek and other tie-in properties. David Mack's first original novel is only now coming out (...)

This is true, but I had other credentials coming into the process. First, by the time I got the go-ahead to write my first solo work of Star Trek fiction, I had 10 years of professional experience as an editor and as a freelance writer of nonfiction articles for magazines and newspapers; I had co-written two produced episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine; I had spent six years working as a freelance slush reader and uncredited reference-material writer for Pocket Books; and I had worked on a number of Star Trek CD-ROM and computer games. My ratio of Star Trek-specific experience to general writing experience was about 1:1.

Also, my résumé tends to be the exception rather than the rule in these matters...

Fair enough

And I am, of course, eagerly awaiting The Calling. Though, speaking of which, I think this is a long shot but do you have any idea if they're planning an eBook version? Amazon doesn't list one yet.

(Sorry for running off-topic...)

 

[David Mack]

^ No idea whether there will be an eBook version of The Calling. I certainly hope so, as every sale is precious with an original. If you enjoy it, please consider giving new copies as gifts...

 

[JD]

I'm certainly going to read it, and I'll probably be recommending to my family and any coworkers who see it.

 

[Thrawn]

^ No idea whether there will be an eBook version of The Calling. I certainly hope so, as every sale is precious with an original. If you enjoy it, please consider giving new copies as gifts...

For the record, Amazon just listed a Kindle version for pre-order as well. Which is outstanding. I can't wait to read it.

 

[Deranged Nasat]

^ No idea whether there will be an eBook version of The Calling. I certainly hope so, as every sale is precious with an original. If you enjoy it, please consider giving new copies as gifts...

I have to read it. I read the first chapter you provided...somewhere..and I must find out if

Spoiler: well, minor spoiler for The Calling's opening chapter, I guess

that poor child

ends up okay.

 

[Amy Sisson]

No spoilers here, I promise.... but I read The Calling on the plane home from Shore Leave yesterday, and it is well worth reading. I really enjoyed the hell out of it.

 

[David Mack]

^ Thanks, Amy! Glad to hear you dug it.

 

[Defcon]

^ No idea whether there will be an eBook version of The Calling. I certainly hope so, as every sale is precious with an original. If you enjoy it, please consider giving new copies as gifts...

I have to read it. I read the first chapter you provided...somewhere..and I must find out if

Spoiler: well, minor spoiler for The Calling's opening chapter, I guess

that poor child

ends up okay.

Not sure if that specific spoiler is mentioned there again since I don't read excerpts anymore, but David also has excerpts from chapters 2 & 3 on his website.

 

[Deranged Nasat]

^ No idea whether there will be an eBook version of The Calling. I certainly hope so, as every sale is precious with an original. If you enjoy it, please consider giving new copies as gifts...

I have to read it. I read the first chapter you provided...somewhere..and I must find out if

Spoiler: well, minor spoiler for The Calling's opening chapter, I guess

that poor child

ends up okay.

David also has excerpts from chapters 2 & 3 on his website.

Oooh. Thank you. I shall read them.

 

[rahullak]

Is The Calling good enough to become a movie?

 

[David Mack]

^ One can only hope Hollywood studio execs will think so...