S&L Video - #18 - Doctor Who, Dragon Kisses, and Paul Cornell

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We bend space and time to have Paul Cornell, all-around geek writer
extraordinaire, join us to talk London Falling, how he bridged the
Marvel-DC divide, and the next step in his plans for world domination.

More about our guest, Paul Cornell:
On the Web: www.paulcornell.com/
On Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/author/show/63341.Paul_Cornell
On Twitter: twitter.com/Paul_Cornell
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/PaulCornellOfficial
On Pintrest: http://pinterest.com/paulcornell/

More on Paul's Works:

London Falling: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16094514-london-falling
Saucer Country: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13536521-saucer-country-vol-1

Marvel & DC Comics by Paul:

Superman: The Black Ring:http://www.goodreads.com/series/62210-the-black-
ring
Young Avengers: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6883138-dark-reign
Batman: Knight & Squire: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10241986-batman
Demon Knights: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13228422-demon-knights-vol-1

Paul's Doctor Who work:

Doctor Who: Virgin New Adventures: http://www.goodreads.com/series/40456-virgin-new-adventures

Bernice Summerfield Audio Dramas: http://www.goodreads.com/series/41407-bernice-summerfield-audio-drama
Big Finish Doctor Who Audio Dramas: http://www.goodreads.com/series/53351-big-finish-doctor-who-audio-dramas

"Blueprint for World Domination" by Aaron: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlC7saNwYgI

S&L Video - #16 - Author Guide to Jim Butcher!

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S&L Podcast - #114 - World-builder porn

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It's a fun show this time.  No, seriously, you should try to listen. We talk with Dave Gross, Lead Writer at Overhaul Games, and James L. Sutter a co-creator of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game and the Fiction Editor for Paizo Publishing. They share some great insights on the relationship of role-playing games to fantasy novels as well as just about the craft of writing itself. Also Veronica peer pressures Tom into drinking.



WHAT ARE WE DRINKING?
Tom: Racer 5 IPA 
Veronica: 2009 Pirie South Tasmania Pinot Noir
 
QUICK BURNS
How to Get Signed and Personalized Scalzi Books for the Holidays, 2012

Who would win in a fight between Tolkien characters and Game of Thrones characters? George R.R. Martin weighs in

Fake William Gibson novels, tweeted

Philip Pullman's Grimm's Fairytales 

BARE YOUR SWORD
Is this indicative of Tad Williams' work?
 
CALENDAR
 
INTERVIEW
Dave Gross, Lead Writer at Overhaul Games, developers of Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition. and James L. Sutter a co-creator of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game and the Fiction Editor for Paizo Publishing.
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ADDENDUMS

 

S&L Podcast - #114 - World-builder porn

S&L Podcast - #112 - Interview with G. Willow Wilson!

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Today we show you just why the audio podcast is different and more REAL than anything else you listen to. Then we calm down, sober up, time travel, and have a fascinating interview with G. Willow Wilson. Turns out, she is awesome.  Find out why!
 
WHAT ARE WE DRINKING?

Tom: 2011 Black Mountain Vineyard Pinot Noir Haro Hills 
 
QUICK BURNS

2 New “Star Wars” Books on the Horizon by John Jackson Miller and James S.A. Corey (Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck) 

Neil Gaiman announces new novel 

Amazon Studios Options Its First Novel, Seed, For A Crowdsourced, Big-Screen Adaptation
 
The Humble Ebook Bundle Is Back With Works By Doctorow, Gaiman, and Scalzi
 
Student Publishes Extensive Statistics On the Population of Middle-Earth
 
CALENDAR
 
INTERVIEW

 
G. Willow Wilson's Website 
 
ADDENDUMS
 
This podcast is brought to you by Audible.com the internet’s leading provider of audiobooks with more than 100,000 downloadable titles across all types of literature and featuring audio versions of many New York Times Best Sellers. For listeners of this podcast, Audible is offering a free audiobook, to give you a chance to try out their service. For a free audiobook of your choice go to audiblepodcast.com/sword.

S&L Podcast - #112 - Interview with G. Willow Wilson!

S&L Video - #13 - Author Guide to Cherie Priest!

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We sit down with Cherie Priest, the author of 'Boneshaker' and all around steampunk extraordinaire, to talk the new direction her writing is taking, why she loves steampunk, and learn a little about a family legend passed down from her "feuding hillbilly" ancestors.

More about our guest, Cherie Priest!

Webpage: http://www.cheriepriest.com/
On Twitter: http://twitter.com/cmpriest
On Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/221253.Cherie_Priest

S&L Podcast - #110 - Interview with Anton Strout!

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It's a virtual bachelorette party of SciFi and Fantasy discussion today, with a chat about how SciFi can be interesting if it follows the laws of physics, and an interview with author Anton Strout.

WHAT ARE WE DRINKING?
Tom: Kona Big Wave Golden Ale
Veronica: Fruity vodka drink with Passion Fruit and stuff

QUICK BURNS
The full story of the Targaryen Conquest in A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE
Sneak peek at graphic novel of Wrinkle in Time
William Gibson on Twitter, Antique Watches and Internet Obsessions
William Gibson on Why Sci-Fi Writers Are (Thankfully) Almost Always Wrong
William Gibson on Punk Rock, Internet Memes, and ‘Gangnam Style’
William Gibson on the io9 show
Neal Stephenson on the Hieroglyph Project
Neal Stephenson on Predictions and Surprises 
How to Write a Killer Space Adventure Without Breaking the Speed of Light 

CALENDAR

Interview with Anton Strout

This podcast is brought to you by Audible.com the internet’s leading provider of audiobooks with more than 100,000 downloadable titles across all types of literature and featuring audio versions of many New York Times Best Sellers. For a free audiobook of your choice go to audiblepodcast.com/sword. 

 

S&L Podcast - #110 - Interview with Anton Strout

S&L Video - #12 - Interview with LeVar Burton!

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Take a look, he's not in a book, he's on Sword & Laser! LeVar Burton joins us to discuss his favorite novels, the future of Reading Rainbow, and what one line he'd strike from our memory of Star Trek: The Next Generation.

More about our guest, LeVar Burton!

Webpage: http://levarburton.com/
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/levarburton
Reading Rainbow App: http://www.rrkidz.com/

Show Notes: 

http://whatever.scalzi.com/2012/09/03/the-hugo-winners-2012/
http://www.tor.com/blogs/2012/09/patrick-rothfuss-will-write-more-fantasy-aft...
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/third-hobbit-film-sets-release-367258
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-3126_7-57507546/amazons-new-kindles-everything-y...
http://scifisongs.blogspot.com/2012/08/new-album-due-september-18th.html

"Kitty Norville" Whiteboard Review by Aaron: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjk9ecE5sv0

S&L Podcast - #109 - Live at DragonCon with R.A. Salvatore!

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It's that time of year again... DragonCon! If you weren't able to join us for our live show, never fear! We recorded it for you. Joining us on this episode is the wonderful R.A. Salvatore, who answered your questions and gave us some great advice for new writers. 

Also, don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter! We'll keep you up-to-date on all the upcoming live shows and appearances, and make sure you don't miss a video show or audio podcast!

S&L Podcast - #109 - Live at DragonCon with R.A. Salvatore!

S&L Video - #10B and #11 - Gary Whitta and Assassin's Apprentice Wrap-up

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We sit down with writer and all around great geek Gary Whitta to discuss his upcoming projects, The Book of Eli, and how The Walking Dead video game nearly made his head explode.

We wrap-up our August pick, Assassin's Apprentice, and Veronica uses the Skill* to check in with everyone over on GoodReads. 

*Tom's pretty sure she just used the internet.

 

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S&L Video - #10 - Interview with Adam Christopher

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We talk with 'Empire State' author Adam Christopher about his upcoming book 'Seven Wonders,' alternate New Yorks, and what kind of superhero he'd like to be. 

Learn more about our guest!
Adam Christopher: http://www.adamchristopher.co.uk/
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/ghostfinder
On Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/adamchristopher

Show Notes: 
http://www.gfmfilms.co.uk/films/pre-production/neuromancer/
http://savethescifi.com/
http://storybundle.com/
http://www.galacticfootballleague.com
http://www.theawl.com/2012/08/a-timeline-of-future-events

'Damiano' Whiteboard Review by Aaron: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smc8PBVDkfY

S&L Video - #09 - Interview with John Scalzi and Assassin's Apprentice Kick-off!

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Here for your viewing pleasure are the two videos that, combined, compromise Episode 9 of the Sword and Laser! We interview the fantastic Mr. John Scalzi, and in our August book kick-off discuss one of Veronica's favorite picks, Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb!

S&L Video - #06 - George R. R. Martin Game of Thrones Special!

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Our Game of Thrones spectaular is here! We interview author George R.R. Martin and ask many of your questions, and we also talk philosophy with Henry Jacoby (Game of Thrones and Philosophy: Logic Cuts Deeper Than Swords). We drink blue wine while wrapping up Tigana, and much more!

Show Notes:

Three Hidden Keys Open Three Secret Gates

Audiobooks Times Three

THE OFFICIAL YEAR ZERO TRAILER

S&L Podcast - #103 - Interview with Seanan McGuire

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Ha! Didn't think you were getting an audio podcast this week did you? Well, we had a chance to interview Seanan McGuire, who also writes as Mira Grant, and we jumped at the opportunity to talk about zombies, SFSqueecast and Low Men in Yellow Coats. We think you'll like hearing about it too.
Interview!
Thanks everyone for your questions!
Seanan Maguire, AKA Mira Grant
Addendums

This podcast is brought to you by Audible.com the internet’s leading provider of audiobooks with more than 100,000 downloadable titles across all types of literature and featuring audio versions of many New York Times Best Sellers. For listeners of this podcast, Audible is offering a free audiobook, to give you a chance to try out their service. For a free audiobook of your choice go to audiblepodcast.com/sword. 

 

S&L Podcast - #103 - Interview with Seanan McGuire

S&L Video - #05 - Interview with James S.A. Corey & our Tigana kick-off!

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S&L Podcast - #101 - Interview with Todd McCaffrey at BayCon 2012

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We set out to interview author Todd McCaffrey at BayCon 2012, but it ended up turning into a wonderful conversation about dragons, bacteria, space travel, and big ideas. Veronica also gets very flustered when asked to describe an "Anne McCaffrey dragon."

S&L Podcast - #101 - Interview with Todd McCaffrey at BayCon 2012

S&L Video - #04 - Interview with Ernest Cline & our Hyperion wrap-up!

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Author and screenwriter Ernest Cline joins us today to talk about Ready Player One, and we wrap up our May pick, Hyperion!

Learn more about our guest and book pick!

Ernest Cline: http://www.ernestcline.com/

Ernie on Twitter: twitter.com/erniecline

Ready Player One: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9969571-ready-player-one

Hyperion: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/77566.Hyperion

Show Notes:

SCOTT LYNCH - THE BASTARDS AND THE KNIVES TO BE PUBLISHED, SUMMARY AND COVER ART REVEALED

StarShipSofa Online Narrators Workshop

Nominate a Podcast

John W. Campbell Memorial Award Finalists 

Video Review by Dr. P:  

 

YouTube Direct Link: http://youtu.be/7FkioqeLtyg