Dayton Ward: Moments Asunder. It affectionately became known as the Lit-Verse to Star Trek fans, beginning in 2003, with the release of the first novel to take place after the finale of Deep Space Nine in a book called Avatar. After the end of Enterprise, the universe in the novels would continue to expand with unprecedented freedom to explore the characters lives past the finales of each of the shows and now that Star Trek: Picard has begun, it's time for this iteration of the universe to find its way into continuity. In this episode of Literary Treks host Matthew Rushing is joined by author Dayton Ward to talk about his first book in the Star Trek: Coda series, Moments Asunder. We discuss, the end being near, batting order, collaboration, setting it all up, the villains, complete consumption, loose ends, Wesley, Picard's lineage, who's happy, who lives/who dies, early plans, open doors, how Dayton is feeling, where to find him online and our final thoughts. In the news section Bruce Gibson joins Matthew to discuss the zero issue of Mirror War as well as the finale to Year Five. News Mirror War #0 (00:02:57) Year Five, the Final Issue (00:08:54) Feature: Dayton Ward The End is Near (00:14:56) Batting Order (00:26:48) Collaboration (00:29:16) Setting it All Up (00:30:20) The Villains (00:34:18) Complete Consumption (00:38:46) Loose Ends (00:41:07) Redeeming Wesley (00:44:23) Picard's Lineage (00:49:51) Who's Happy (00:58:32) Who Lives, Who Dies (01:00:41) Early Plans (01:06:50) Open Doors (01:08:06) How Dayton is Feeling (01:11:55) Dayton Online (01:14:26) Final Thoughts (01:20:22) Hosts Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson Guest Dayton Ward Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

Literary Treks: A Star Trek Books and Comics Podcast

330: The Universes Are Not Enough

Recovery. The lost years for Kirk, Spock and McCoy have been eventful yet the fabric of the universe seems to be finding way to weave them back together as the time of The Motion Picture draws ever nearer. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson welcome Casey Pettitt to help them talk about Recovery. We discuss, coming to the final book, Kirk, Spock, the Recovery, the Tholians, setting up The Motion Picture, our ratings and final thoughts. In the news we talk about the release of Star Trek: Coda: Moments Asunder as well as the future for Star Trek literature. News Begun the Coda Has! (00:02:35) Feature: Recovery Coming Into the Final Book (00:06:48) Kirk (00:11:15) Spock (00:22:34) The Recovery (00:26:15) The Tholians (00:37:56) Setting Up The Motion Picture (00:43:46) Ratings (00:48:04) Final Thoughts (00:53:57) Hosts Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson Guest Casey Pettitt Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

329: Makes Good on the Promise

Fallen Gods. The fallout of the Andorian secession from the Federation reverberates clear across the quadrants as the U.S.S. Titan's Andorian members find themselves facing a difficult choice, go home to Andor to help repopulate the species or be placed in a less sensitive posting in Starfleet. LIn this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson talk about the Titan novel, Fallen Gods. We discuss political separation, fear, Ta'ith, One One Six, the Andorian/Tholian plan, our ratings and final thoughts. In the news we review the penultimate issue of Year Five, #24. News Year Five, Issue 24 (00:03:06) Feature: Fallen Gods Political Separation (00:19:21) Fear (00:26:33) Ta'ith (00:34:05) One One Six (00:43:26) The Andorian/Tholian Plan (00:50:19) Ratings (00:56:51) Final Thoughts (01:00:26) Hosts Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

328: Broken Trust

John Jackson Miller: Rogue Elements. Star Trek: Picard has give fans a lot of new characters whose backstories have not fully been revealed which has given the books many stories to tell! In this episode of Literary Treks host Matthew Rushing is joined by author John Jackson Miller to talk about his latest book, Rogue Elements. We discuss the inspiration, the Iotians, Ledger, the final frontier, writing Rios, the holographic doppelgängers, undiscovered connections, Parch, physical media, what is important, further connections, where to find John online and our final thoughts. In the news section of the show, Bruce Gibson helps Matthew break down the final cover for the Coda series! News Oblivion's Gate Cover (00:02:20) Feature: John Jackson Miller Inspiration (00:07:19) The Iotians (00:20:22) Ledger (00:26:29) On the Final Frontier (00:33:48) Writing Rios (00:36:16) The Holographic Doppelgängers (00:45:09) Undiscovered Connections (00:50:57) Parch (00:58:12) Physical Media (01:08:16) What is Important (01:15:41) Further Connections (01:18:34) Find John Online (01:28:28) Final Thoughts (01:32:51) Hosts Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson Guest John Jackson Miller Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer)

327: An Odyssey

Traitor Winds. The Lost Years series has been filling in the gaps between the end of the five year mission for the Enterprise and the next appearance of the character in The Motion Picture, but before we get the final book, there is one that slots in just before, A Flag Full of Stars. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson talk about the "third" book in The Lost Years series, Traitor Winds. We discuss continuity, focusing on other characters, earth in this time period, the plot, something different, doesn't quite come together, our ratings and final thoughts. In the news we remind everyone that Rogue Elements, the next book in the Picard series is out on August 17th! News Rogue Elements Release (00:01:42) Feature: Traitor Winds Continuity (00:06:29) Focusing on Other Characters (00:10:50) Earth of This Time Period (00:20:02) The Plot (00:27:39) Something Different (00:35:33) Doesn't Quite Come Together (00:41:18) Ratings (00:44:18) Final Thoughts (00:48:48) Hosts Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

326: Star Trek: The Fugitive

Cassandra Rose Clarke: Shadows Have Offended. For the longest time, Star Trek books were written inside the years of each series and with the litverse coming to an end, the books are going to be returning to that format. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Christopher Jones are joined by Cassandra Rose Clarke to talk about her debut Star Trek novel, Shadows Have Offended. We discuss her Star Trek story, writing a Star Trek book, the genesis, Troi and Worf, Crusher, Picard, the unexpected, the Betazoids, links with DS9, dreamweavers, feeling like an episode, the experience, Cassandra online and our final thoughts. In the news section Bruce Gibson joins Matthew to talk about issues 22 and 23 of the Year Five comic as well as judge the first two covers of the Coda trilogy. News Issue 22 (00:03:00) Issue 23 (00:13:19) Coda Covers (00:23:30) Feature: Cassandra Rose Clarke Cassandra's Star Trek Story (00:31:53) Writing a Star Trek Book (00:40:25) The Genesis of the Story (00:42:46) Troi and Worf (00:45:46) Crusher Focus (00:50:28) Picard Focus (00:52:07) The Unexpected (00:54:20) The Betazoids (00:55:54) Links With DS9 (01:02:35) Dreamweavers (01:05:24) Feels Like an Episode (01:14:41) The Experience (01:19:21) Cassandra Online (01:21:51) Final Thoughts (01:25:44) Hosts Matthew Rushing, C Bryan Jones and Bruce Gibson Guest Cassandra Rose Clarke Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

325: Commandy Stuff

Paths of Disharmony. It has been few years since the Borg's final attack, yet planets are still reeling, facing supply problems, struggling to meet the most basic needs in ways they haven't for over a century and on top of all this the Andorian people are dealing with a reproductive crisis that could mean annihilation for their species if they cannot find a cure. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson continue the Typhon Pact series with Paths of Disharmony. We discuss character work, the blame game, saving civilization, connecting to Vanguard, on their heels, leaving the Federation, our ratings and final thoughts. In the news section we review the 21st issue of the Year 5 series. News Year 5, #21 (00:03:01) Feature: Paths of Disharmony Character Work (00:11:43) The Blame Game (00:21:07) Saving Civilization (00:31:45) Connecting to Vanguard (00:38:04) On Their Heels (00:43:03) Leaving the Federation (00:46:10) Ratings (00:49:32) Final Thoughts (00:54:35) Hosts Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

324: Every Crisis is an Opportunity

Living Memory. The period is Star Trek history between The Motion Picture and the Wrath of Khan is ripe for exploration, thankfully in Christopher L. Bennett's latest novel, that is exactly where the story takes place. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Chris Jones talk about Living Memory. We discuss Uhura's history, connections, the Warborn, more than one book, what is Starfleet?, understanding, progress, our ratings and final thoughts. Feature: Living Memory Uhura's History (00:04:23) Connections (00:15:25) The Warborn (00:18:22) More Than One Book (00:27:04) What is Starfleet? (00:32:13) Understanding (00:36:50) Progress (00:40:25) Ratings (00:45:52) Final Thoughts (00:49:20) Hosts Matthew Rushing and C Bryan Jones Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

323: Assumed Knowledge

A Flag Full of Stars. As the Lost Years series continues, we pick up the story about 8-12 months from where we left off and there have been a lot of changes in the life of James T. Kirk. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson talk about A Flag Full of Stars. We discuss Kirk's life, Riley and Kirk, overcoming prejudice, overcoming fear, the space shuttle, the news, last few things, our ratings and final thoughts. In the news section we discuss the upcoming IDW comic series Star Trek: The Mirror War. News Star Trek: The Mirror War (00:03:13) Feature: A Flag Full of Stars Kirk's Life (00:09:08) Riley and Kirk (00:18:02) Overcoming Prejudice (00:25:09) Overcoming Fear (00:32:24) Space Shuttle (00:37:56) The News (00:45:05) Last Few Things (00:48:42) Ratings (00:50:08) Final Thoughts (00:54:50) Hosts Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

322: What Would Kirk Do

Seize the Fire. The Gorn have found themselves in a bad way after the Borg attack, one of their biggest fleets decimated and if that wasn't bad enough, their best hatchery planet for their strongest warriors has just been destroyed by a natural disaster. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson continue the Typhon Pact series with Seize the Fire. We discuss the Gorn, to keep or destroy, undercover Starfleet, too much going on?, the Titan crew, diversity, evolution, constructive feedback, our ratings and final thoughts. Feature: Seize the Fire The Gorn (00:04:23) Keep or Destroy (00:15:37) Undercover Starfleet (00:20:26) Too Much Going On? (00:24:11) The Titan Crew (00:28:29) Diversity (00:31:41) Evolution (00:39:01) Constructive Feedback (00:41:26) Ratings (00:44:46) Final Thoughts (00:47:35) Hosts Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

321: The Gorn Holy Grail

Rough Beasts of Empire. The Typhon Pact hammers out their agreement to formalize relations between six interstellar nations, yet one of the member is still divided into two empires, leaving the Romulans feeling inadequate in comparison to their fellow members. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson talk about Rough Beasts of Empire. We discuss creating the Typhon Pact, Romulan reunification, Sisko, flashbacks, our ratings and final thoughts. Feature: Rough Beasts of Empire Creating the Typhon Pact (00:04:54) Romulan Reunification (00:11:02) Sisko (00:24:29) Flashbacks (00:39:43) Ratings (00:46:29) Final Thoughts (00:49:11) Hosts Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

320: Sad Sack Sisko

The Lost Years. The end of the five year mission for the crew of the Enterprise would bring many changes by the time fans saw them again in The Motion Picture and filling in those gaps between the two was a question for years. In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson talk about The Lost Years. We discuss our first readings, filling in the gaps, Kirk, Spock, McCoy, crazy Vulcans, our ratings and final thoughts. In the news section we review the latest issue of Year Five, #20. News Issue #20 (00:03:39) Feature: The Lost Years Read Before (00:12:41) Filling in the Gaps (00:15:16) Kirk (00:18:55) Spock (00:28:25) McCoy (00:40:49) Crazy Vulcans (00:47:37) Ratings (00:53:54) Final Thoughts (00:58:05) Hosts Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

319: Missing Pieces

Debt of Honor. James T. Kirk has lost a lot following the events of The Voyage Home and the one that weighs on him is the debt of honor he feels he owes the Enterprise herself, to reclaim her name in the eyes of the Starfleet. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Chris Jones talk about the comic Debt of Honor. We discuss the art, the framing device, the flashbacks, the present story, the Klingon power shift, losing a son but gaining a daughter, the wrap up, our ratings and final thoughts. Feature: Debt of Honor The Art (00:02:07) The Framing Device (00:05:58) On the Farragut (00:12:31) After the Doomsday Incident (00:25:54) After the Motion Picture (00:33:59) The Present Takes Over (00:41:10) Klingon Power Shift (00:45:00) Lost a Son but Gained a Daughter (00:49:10) The Wrap Up (00:52:05) Ratings (00:58:52) Final Thoughts (01:00:33) Hosts Matthew Rushing and C Bryan Jones Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

318: Space Lice

Zero Sum Game. In the wake of the Dominion War and the Borg invasion he Romulans, Breen, Tholians, Gorn, Tzenkethi, and the Kinshaya have joined forces in a twisted version of the Federation to combat the latest Khitomer Accords Alliance between United Federation of Planets, Klingon Empire, Cardassian Union, and Ferengi Alliance. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson discuss David Mack's Zero Sum Game. We discuss a cold war, Bashir, Ezri and Sarina, spy morality, the Breen, the Aventine crew, anything we missed, our ratings and final thoughts. In the new we talk about the big changes to the 2021 release schedule, the Star Trek: Coda trilogy, the last book of the year's blurb and our review of Year Five #19. News Release Schedule Change (00:02:49) Star Trek: Coda Trilogy (00:09:57) The December Book (00:19:00) Year Five #19 (00:21:11) Feature: Zero Sum Game A Cold War (00:27:28) Bashir and Ezri (00:34:39) Bashir and Sarina (00:39:51) Spy Morality (00:42:58) The Breen (00:44:59) The Aventine Crew (00:55:49) Anything We Missed (01:00:54) Ratings (01:05:12) Final Thoughts (01:08:38) Hosts Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

317: Every Breath You Take

Synthesis. The Titan crew find themselves confronting one of their deepest fears which have only been accentuated by their recent experience with the Borg invasion, will they be able to over come and save the universe from extinction? In this episode of Literary Treks host Matthew Rushing is joined by Bruce Gibson, who returns to the show to continue the 24th century novels with Synthesis. We discuss where the Titan is, AI, valid points the Sentries, pride and prejudice, unintended consequences, the Null, ratings and final thoughts. In the news section Chris Jones joins Matthew to wrap up the Seven's Reckoning series with it's fourth and final issue. News Seven's Reckoning #4 (00:02:08) Feature: Synthesis Welcome Back Bruce (00:13:51) Where the Titan Is (00:16:12) AI (00:16:59) Valid Points (00:25:25) The Sentries (00:27:11) Pride and Prejudice (00:36:27) Unintended Consequences (00:49:04) The Null (00:53:32) Ratings (00:58:28) Final Thoughts (01:00:58) Hosts Matthew Rushing and C Bryan Jones Guest Bruce Gibson Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

316: Baby Steps

Literary Treks is a Trek.fm podcast dedicated entirely to Star Trek in written form. Each week hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson explore Star Trek books and comics and chat with authors.

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