Trek Cast Involved in Trek Lit?

[PaulSimpson]

Actually, it was John DeLancie who wrote ST:TNG Annual #1, heavily featuring Q. When the script arrived, I was concerned that it didn't feature the rest of the crew enough and that some sort of B story be added to give everyone some "screen" time.

John, though Richard Arnold, insisted the story was fine. Paramount's Licensing Department, though, also felt the main cast was under-represented so I asked Michael Jan Friedman for a polish.

Richard Arnold bluntly told me that the script was fine with him and Gene Roddenberry as is and Licensing was to be ignored.

I asked my superiors at DC to speak with Paramount and sort this out since I did not want to be caught between Gene's office and the Licensing office. In the end, Michael's script was approved for use and they share the byline. John's contributions are far from minor since we just added stuff, taking away very little from his original draft.

Fortunately, time heals most wounds, so John and I have been able to get past this and enjoy friendly terms whenever out paths cross.

How do you get on with Mr Arnold?

 

[Bob Greenberger]

There has been nowhere near enough time to have passed for me to answer that question without saying something libelous or actionable.

 

[PaulSimpson]

There has been nowhere near enough time to have passed for me to answer that question without saying something libelous or actionable.

I'll come back to you around the time Star Trek Destiny is set then!

 

[ronny]

I saw Richard Arnold once at the Star Trek Experience in Vegas. He was at a table like where the visiting authors or actores go, hawking something but I had no idea what it was because I wasn't interested enough to check it out. No one else seemed to be either as I never saw anyone else at his table.

 

[Dayton Ward]

^ I've seen him at cons from time to time, manning a table in the dealer's room and selling Trek-related trading cards and other stuff.

Kevin tried introducing himself once during one of these situations (they both were writing for the old Communicator mag at the time), and you'd think he'd pissed on the guy's leg or something. I saw all I ever needed to see of the man on that occasion.

 

[BrotherBenny]

^ I've seen him at cons from time to time, manning a table in the dealer's room and selling Trek-related trading cards and other stuff.

That's what he's reduced to these days? Ain't Karma grand

Kevin tried introducing himself once during one of these situations (they both were writing for the old Communicator mag at the time), and you'd think he'd pissed on the guy's leg or something. I saw all I ever needed to see of the man on that occasion.

Isn't the tax collector more friendly, or is it too close to call?

 

[Dayton Ward]

^ I don't have a problem with the cards/Trek merchandise thing. Heck, I could probably retire if I sold everything taking up space in my various closets.

As for the other: At least the tax collector brings lube, even if he bills you for it.

 

[BrotherBenny]

^ I don't have a problem with the cards/Trek merchandise thing. Heck, I could probably retire if I sold everything taking up space in my various closets.

As for the other: At least the tax collector brings lube, even if he bills you for it.

More than we needed to know, on both counts.