Troublesome Minds Cover

[BillJ]

I didn't even see this novel on the upcoming schedule

http://trekweb.com/articles/2008/11/12/Cover-for-UpcomingnbspStar-Trek-Troublesome-Minds-Novel.shtml

 

[Trent Roman]

Huh. I thought the novel line was avoiding this period not to conflict with the upcoming film.

Fictitiously yours, Trent Roman

 

[Therin of Andor]

I didn't even see this novel on the upcoming schedulel

It was mentioned at Shore Leave last July:
http://therinofandor.blogspot.com/2008/07/missing-shore-leave-this-weekend-annual.html

 

[BillJ]

Huh. I thought the novel line was avoiding this period not to conflict with the upcoming film.

Fictitiously yours, Trent Roman

I for one am looking forward to a Star Trek: The Original Series novel once the Destiny books wrap up.

 

[Brendan Moody]

Huh. I thought the novel line was avoiding this period not to conflict with the upcoming film.

That was the plan for 2008 (made before the film was pushed back), but various TOS-era projects have always been on the 2009 schedule.

 

[Mistral]

I have no idea what this might be about(well, other than Spock) but its a helluva good cover picture.

 

[JD]

Yeah, it's pretty sweet cover. I wonder if this could be the last original cast picture cover?

 

[Trent Roman]

That was the plan for 2008 (made before the film was pushed back), but various TOS-era projects have always been on the 2009 schedule.

I recall there are Captain April and Saavik novels in the work, but they're early 2010...

Fictitiously yours, Trent Roman

 

[JoeZhang]

I don't think much of that cover - He looks nothing like Zachary Quinto!

 

[Brendan Moody]

I recall there are Captain April and Saavik novels in the work, but they're early 2010...

Aside from Troublesome Minds, in 2009 there's the third Errand of Fury book, which was announced many moons ago, and two more Vanguard books.

 

[Trent Roman]

I'd forgotten about Errand of Fury. I tend not to consider Vanguard as TOS, despite sharing a timeframe; certainly I expect little in the Taurus Reach would be affected by the cinematic reboot, so there's no cause for avoidance there.

Fictitiously yours, Trent Roman

 

[Brendan Moody]

I tend not to consider Vanguard as TOS, despite sharing a timeframe; certainly I expect little in the Taurus Reach would be affected by the cinematic reboot, so there's no cause for avoidance there.

Be that as it may, the described plan for 2008 was to avoid the 23rd century as a whole, which would indeed include TOS-era projects like Vanguard.

 

[Dayton Ward]

Well, other than reprints, how many TOS books did you see in 2008?

 

[Brendan Moody]

Well, other than reprints, how many TOS books did you see in 2008?

Um... none. (Well, Forged in Fire, but that's barely 23rd century.) That was my point, that there were always going to be none in 2008 and some in 2009.

 

[Mysterion]

I recall there are Captain April and Saavik novels in the work, but they're early 2010...

Am really anticipating the Saavik novel. One of my favorite characters, and am looking forward to seeing more about her.

 

[JoeZhang]

I'd forgotten about Errand of Fury. I tend not to consider Vanguard as TOS, despite sharing a timeframe; certainly I expect little in the Taurus Reach would be affected by the cinematic reboot, so there's no cause for avoidance there.

Fictitiously yours, Trent Roman

What if there was a terrible miscommunication "oh my god, they've destroyed the Taurus reach!"

meanwhile over in the Vanguard books "Oh my god, they've destroyed the *other Taurus reach!"

 

[Dayton Ward]

Well, other than reprints, how many TOS books did you see in 2008?

Um... none. (Well, Forged in Fire, but that's barely 23rd century.) That was my point, that there were always going to be none in 2008 and some in 2009.

Ah, my bad. I misunderstood the context of your remark.

 

[Sci]

Yeah, it's pretty sweet cover. I wonder if this could be the last original cast picture cover?

I doubt it. If nothing else, the original cast remains too iconic not to use them some of the time. Plus, Abrams's cast is a little too young to put them on the covers of TOS film-era novels.

 

[JD]

Good point, I didn't think about the original movie era.

 

[bok2384]

Great cover. I'm glad to see a good-old traditional Original Series stand-alone back on the schedule. Although I love all the latest novels and series, I have a certain fondness and a place in my heart for the old stand-alone TOS novels.