“It would appear, Captain,” Spock said with a trace of amusement, “that your reputation precedes you.”
Once again, the Enterprise and her crew are on the edge of the final frontier and it is the only ship standing between the Alpha Quadrant and a crusading invasion that will stop at nothing to convert the entire galaxy to their truth.
Read MoreJames Swallow’s new eBook, The Stuff of Dreams, sees the return of the Nexus. It’s a semi-sequel to Star Trek: Generations and directly follows David Mack’s recent Cold Equations series. Swallow has written a poignant, heartfelt story that dives into the depths of Jean-Luc Picard, leaving the reader with a better understanding of one of Star Trek’s greatest captains and one of its most fascinating anomalies.
Read More“It’s some sort of chromo-dynamic module powered by a tripolymer plasma”
Sound familiar? Technobabble (or Treknobabble, if you will) is the term used to describe all of the jargon used on Star Trek. The quote above was delivered by Lieutenant Torres in the episode “Prototype” and is just one of many examples of the kind of tech talk Star Trek provides.
Read MoreWe recently talked to David R. George III on Literary Treks and did not have time to talk about his epic Crucible trilogy. He has graciously written up some answers for us on this pivotal series.
Read MoreNews hit this past Thursday that J.J. Abrams was tapped to helm Star Wars VII. Although the reports were unconfirmed at the time (Lucasfilm confirmed that the rumors were indeed true on Friday), that didn’t stop fans of both franchises from voicing their views far and wide on the internet.
Read MoreIf Star Trek has taught us anything it is this: All good things must come to an end. David Mack’s grand new trilogy has come to its conclusion. As with his last trilogy, this one changes the universe of Star Trek forever.
Read MoreThe package arrives in a large box. When opened, it reveals another box inside. This is the beautiful box that holds the LCARS stand and the book itself. Immediately, this sets this reference book apart from all others that have come before it. Even before everything is out of the box, one is left marveling at the presentation of this product.
Read MoreThis interview was conducted at ValleyCon 38, held October 19-21, 2012 in Fargo, North Dakota, by Managing Editor Charlynn Schmiedt
Read MoreThe weather outside might be frightful, but the holiday spirit on the Enterprise is delightful. The crew recently set aside some time on the holodeck for their own merry celebration — a time away from staff meetings, escorting prestigious diplomats, and negotiations in the Neutral Zone. Trek.fm’s managing editor, Charlynn Schmiedt, talked each member of the crew into posing for a portrait with a Santa hat.
Read MoreIn October 2008, David Mack changed the face of the entire 24th century with the release of his book “Gods of Night.” This was the first book in the Star Trek: Destiny series, and this final showdown with the Borg not only wreaked on the galaxy, but it sent the novels on a new course.
Read MoreWhile a little something was happening on the other side of the Atlantic this weekend, I was immersed in my own convention experience. It was my first time as either a volunteer or even an attendee. I went into it with little idea of what to expect, and I came out of it knowing it might be one of the best convention experiences I’ll ever have.
Read MoreLet’s take a look at how overall ratings stacked up in season one…
Read MoreSaturday at Creation’s Las Vegas Star Trek convention was the day many fans were waiting for – the Next Generation cast reunion.
Read MoreIf you have a chance to grab tickets for one of the few dates left for Shatner’s World, let me channel the Abramsverse Kirk for a moment and say, “Do it, do it, do it!”
Read More“When I joined [Voyager] at the eleventh hour, we had nothing but hair problems. Short? Long? With a hairpiece? Without a hairpiece? All the concerns were about my hair—the hair being the trademark of the woman, right?” —Kate Mulgrew, TV Guide Star Trek Special, Spring 1995
Read MoreIt’s been ten years since the last episode of Star Trek: Voyager aired. With the exception of convention appearances, the world of Trek no longer consumes the cast’s lives. Here’s a look at what the actors and actresses behind the Voyager crew have been up to over the past decade.
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