We're back!!! Welcome back to the space castle, everybody! HUGE thanks to our Kickstarter supporters for making this possible. In our first episode of Season 2, we talk to Wool Omnibus author Hugh Howey. Find out how not to get shoved outside and how George R. R. Martin motivated Hugh's career.
We're back!!! Welcome back to the space castle, everybody! HUGE thanks to our Kickstarter supporters for making this possible. In our first episode of Season 2, we talk to Wool Omnibus author Hugh Howey. Find out how not to get shoved outside, how George R. R. Martin motivated Hugh's career, and his number one editing tip.
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Hugh Howey caused quite a stir with his findings about independent authors, but what does it mean for us readers? We also talk about the Wizard of Earthsea feminism implications and have an exciting election for the March book pick! There is a gavel involved.
Hugh Howey caused quite a stir with his findings about independent authors, but what does it mean for us readers? We also talk about the Wizard of Earthsea feminism implications and have an exciting election for the March book pick! There is a gavel involved.
WHAT ARE WE DRINKING?
Tom: New Belgium Fat Tire Amber Ale
Veronica: Vina Robles Red Blend
VIDEO SHOW COMING THURSDAY OMG!!!!!
QUICK BURNS
Self-published ebooks: the surprising data from Amazon
Most Amazon bestselling authors aren't making minimum wage
WH Auden told JRR Tolkien to cut the love story from Lord of the Rings
Daemon And Influx Author Daniel Suarez On Why Innovation Has Stalled
TV, MOVIES AND VIDEO GAMES
Read Them Now, Watch Them Later: Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Adaptation Watch
More on the Redshirts TV Series
What was cut to make the "unfilmable" book Winter's Tale into a movie
BOOK CHECK-IN
A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Leguin
BARE YOUR SWORD
Looking for more firearms in "High" Fantasy
Hi Tom & Veronica,
Listening to Gregory A Wilson talk about his daughter's name made me think of my own family. I was named after Jessica Atreides (Dune), putting me in the odd position of being named for a sci-fi character AND having one of the most common girls names of my generation.
I passed the nerd legacy onto my own children as well - my son's middle name is Zaphod (as in Beeblebrox) and my daughter is named Aeryn (after Aeryn Sun from Farscape). Hopefully she won't resent me for it the millionth time she has to spell it out loud for someone.
Love the show,
Jessica
We chat with Gregory A. Wilson, author of The Third Sign, about his newest novel Icarus and the graphic novel based on it that he and artist Matt Slay are working on. It's about a being who falls from the sky to save a world from tyranny. We also find out if he named his daughter after one of his own fictional characters.
Multiple video versions (ogg, MPEG, etc.) from Archive.org.
This time around we're kicking off our February book pick, A Wizard of Earthsea, by Ursula K. Le Guin. If you're looking for the first tale a of a boy who attends a school of wizardry, we've got the goods, as well as what Ms. Le Guin, who wrote her book in 1968, thinks of Ms. Rowling. Plus The Clarion Workshop deadline is looming and USC and Intel make one author's world come alive.
This time around we're kicking off our February book pick, A Wizard of Earthsea, by Ursula K. Le Guin. If you're looking for the first tale a of a boy who attends a school of wizardry, we've got the goods, as well as what Ms. Le Guin, who wrote her book in 1968, thinks of Ms. Rowling.
WHAT ARE WE DRINKING?
Tom: Bikini Blonde Lager
Veronica: 2011 Plantagenet Shiraz Omrah
QUICK BURNS
Announcing the instructors for the 2014 Clarion Writers' Workshop
SF writing competition: a world without the Normal Curve!
British science fiction book awards lurch towards gender parity
Intel Leviathan Project
This interactive chart maps out all the storylines in The Hobbit
CALENDAR
TV, MOVIES AND VIDEO GAMES
Neil Gaiman's American Gods gets a brand new TV deal
BOOK KICK-OFF
A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin
Wikipedia entry for 'A Wizard of Earthsea'
Ursula K. Le Guin's website
March Poll launched, vote on what our book should be!
April will be a book picked by our Kickstarter backer Bryan Benson!
BARE YOUR SWORD
What fictional items would you decorate a room with?
Adding "lem" to the dictionary
EMAIL
Hi Guys,
I listened to TNT for a long time and really enjoyed Tom’s narrative about tech and the tech industry. I just returned to TNT from a short hiatus to discover that Tom is no longer there. It’s only been a couple of episodes but it doesn’t feel the same. I don’t think TNT will be the same without Tom.
Anyway…. I remembered Tom use to mention S&L from time to time on TNT and figured I’d give it a try. I downloaded and listened to my first S&L episode (#160) today and liked what I heard.
I use to submit articles in the TNT’s sub reddit from time to time. Not sure what the official way is to submit for this show but I just read a book I thought was very relevant to discuss you guys had about how Fantasy and Scifi are so tied together and how (as Tom mentioned) it even mixes into Horror sometimes.
I thought this book was really cool for just that reason. It’s got pirates it’s got sudo time travel it’s got monsters. Take a look!
Mike E.
Kevin Singer – The Last Conquistador
We've got some awesome news about new books from Peter F. Hamilton, Richard Morgan, Joe Abercrombie and Gillian Anderson. Plus we wrap up our January book, The Einstein Intersection.
We've got some awesome news about new books from Peter F. Hamilton, Richard Morgan, Joe Abercrombie and Gillian Anderson. Plus we wrap up our January book, The Einstein Intersection.
QUICK BURNS
Cover art for HALF A KING by Joe Abercrombie
Richard Morgan completes THE DARK DEFILES
X-Files' star Gillian Anderson writing sci-fi book series
FINALISTS: 2013 Philip K. Dick Award
CALENDAR
TV, MOVIES AND VIDEO GAMES
The first Outlander trailer is all epic battles (with a hint of sex)
First Game of Thrones season 4 trailer shows why Westeros is hell
READ THEM NOW, WATCH THEM LATER: SCIENCE FICTION, FANTASY AND HORROR ADAPTATION WATCH
BOOK CHECK-IN
Best websites that explain the Einstein Intersection
The role of music in Einstein Intersection
February Pick
Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Leguin
BARE YOUR SWORD
The "Party Scene" in classic Sci-FI
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On your last podcast you talked about the "controversy" of picking a weirder, lesser known title like "The Einstein Intersection" over something more well known, like "Nova." But those weird picks, informed by the personal tastes of you two, are so much more interesting than standard picks that I might come across just by googling "top Delaney novels." The weirder picks you guys do don't always sync up exactly with my tastes, but they're always interesting, and they're often something I never would have had the pleasure of coming across on my own.
I personally am loving the weird beauty of The Einstein intersection, and I thought it a good idea to let you guys know that not everyone hates the decision to sometimes go off the beaten path.
-Rob
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We have a chance to chat with the fabulous Ian Tregillis, author of the Milkweed Triptych and Something More Than Night. He alludes to his secret 'Clakkers" project, explains how to make an angel talk like a shamus, and reveals Gretel's secret Reagan baby.
We have a chance to chat with the fabulous Ian Tregillis, author of the Milkweed Triptych and Something More Than Night. He alludes to his secret 'Clakkers" project, explains how to make an angel talk like a shamus, and reveals Gretel's secret Reagan baby.
Ian Tregillis entry at Wikipedia
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It's our first episode after New Year's and we're still recovering. Thank goodness Neil Gaiman, the Wertzone and Stephen Chow are here to perk us up. Plus we kick off our January book, The Einstein Intersection by Samuel R. Delany.
It's our first episode after New Year's and we're still recovering. Thank goodness Neil Gaiman, the Wertzone and Stephen Chow are here to perk us up. Plus we kick off our January book, The Einstein Intersection by Samuel R. Delany.
WHAT ARE WE DRINKING?
Tom: Earl Grey
Veronica: Literally nothing
QUICK BURNS
2014 Hugo Award Nomination Period Is Now Open
Neil Gaiman's The Ocean at the End of the Lane named 2013 Book of the Year
The Wertzone Awards 2013
300 Years of Imaginary Space Ships: 1630-1920
What Does Sherlock Entering the Public Domain Really Mean?
Reading a Novel Alters Your Brain Connectivity — So What?
Our Flipboard Magazine is out!
TV, MOVIES AND VIDEO GAMES
Stephen Chow's Journey to the West is delightfully insane
BOOK Kick-Off
The Einstein Intersection by Samuel R Delany (Damon Knight Grand Master Recipient)
Wikipedia article on Einstein Intersection
BARE YOUR SWORD
Marie Brennan still answering your questions
Reading Goals for 2014 (again!)
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We chat with Marie Brennan about her historical fiction her fictionalized history and all kinds of matters relating to anthropology, ethnography, archaeology and natural history. And dragons. Plus get a peek at how much glee she takes in chopping off hands. That and more insights coming your way in this interview with Marie Brennan.
We chat with Marie Brennan about her historical fiction her fictionalized history and all kinds of matters relating to anthropology, ethnography, archaeology and natural history. And dragons. Plus get a peek at how much glee she takes in chopping off hands. That and more insights coming your way in this interview with Marie Brennan.
It’s a no-holds barred episode where Tom and Veronica reveal their most horrible secrets. Happy Christmas! Also good news from Scott Lynch, slightly bad news from Charles Stross, and the book character you want on your side in a bar fight.
It's a no-holds barred episode where Tom and Veronica reveal their most horrible secrets. Happy Christmas! Also good news from Scott Lynch, slightly bad news from Charles Stross, and the book character you want on your side in a bar fight.
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WHAT ARE WE DRINKING?
Tom: Talisker 18
Veronica: 2010 Pali Wine Co. Tower 15 The Jetty
QUICK BURNS
New writer hired to continue 'The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo' book series
PSA: Why there won't be a third book in the Halting State trilogy
Scott Lynch on THE THORN OF EMBERLAIN
New Yorker on Kim Stanley Robinson: "Our Greatest Political Novelist"
CALENDAR
TV, MOVIES AND VIDEO GAMES
First Tantalizing Footage from Game of Thrones Season 4!
BOOK WRAP-UP
A Natural History of Dragons: A Memoir by Lady Trent (but actually by Marie Brennan)
Alt: His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik
Next Book: Einstein Intersection by Samuel R Delany (Damon Knight Grand Master Recipient)
BARE YOUR SWORD
Reading Goals for 2014
Improved version of Reading Goals thread
Favorite Series?
When in trouble, who'd you want watching your back?
EMAIL
I just wanted to send along a thank you to you guys and the whole sword and laser community. Thanks to the sword and laser hive-mind I was able to pull together the resources I needed to complete my Masters Thesis in History. I defended my thesis today and passed! Sword and laser's book club also provided a much needed respite from the demands of grad school. If anyone's interested I wrote my thesis on the perception of the atomic bomb in American media in the postwar period. And so many people from this group helped me find the works I needed to bolster my research. Thanks again!
-Bethany
ADDENDUMS
Borderlands Meetup Jan. 20
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We had a really good time chatting with Sam Sykes, author of the Aeon's Gate series. Among other things, we learned what a flying shark is good for, why he left the Horde, what a "stealfie" is, and how Sam keeps his daily threat-making to a minimum. Plus your questions!
We had a really good time chatting with Sam Sykes, author of the Aeon's Gate series. Among other things, we learned what a flying shark is good for, why he left the Horde, what a "stealfie" is, and how Sam keeps his daily threat-making to a minimum. Plus your questions! Enjoy.
And just because....
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It’s a very dragon-filled episode, as we kick off our December pick, A Natural History of Dragons: A Memoir by Lady Trent, actually by Marie Brennan. Also Temeraire. And Paul and Storm steal our idea but we decide we like them anyway.
It's a very dragon-filled episode, as we kick off our December pick, A Natural History of Dragons: A Memoir by Lady Trent, actually by Marie Brennan. Also Temeraire. And Paul and Storm steal our idea but we decide we like them anyway.
WHAT ARE WE DRINKING?
Tom: Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey, bitters and a brandied cherry
Veronica: Hot Toddy with Bulleit Rye
QUICK BURNS
Samuel R. Delany Named 2013 Damon Knight Grand Master Recipient
George R.R. Martin shows what happens when dragons go to war
Paul and Storm do an anthology with everyone you love
Young adult readers 'prefer printed to ebooks'
Website Launch: THE APOCALYPSE TRIPTYCH Edited John Joseph Adams and Hugh Howey
TV, MOVIES AND VIDEO GAMES
SHANNARA to become a TV series at...MTV?
The climate of Middle Earth
First scientific paper to be released in Elvish, Dwarvish and English
Original Ballantine book cover concept art for J.R.R Tolkien's Lord of the Rings on eBay
Book Kick-Off
A Natural History of Dragons: A Memoir by Lady Trent (but actually by Marie Brennan)
Alt pick: His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik
BARE YOUR SWORD
Tom and Veronica,
I've been listening to the podcast for a few months now and am
really enjoying it. I've backfilled a good number of the past
episodes and watched most of the video shows. I listen to a
fair number of podcasts, but S&L always skips to the front of
the queue.
I really like that it is both relaxed and professional at the
same time. The quick burns are excellent. The show lengths
are about right. I wouldn't mind if the frequency of episodes
was a little higher.
Also, thanks for keeping the language clean. The amount of
swearing in many podcasts makes me uncomfortable with sharing
them with my daughters. This is especially lossy when the content
would be interesting to them. I am aware that the school yard is
full of colorful speech, but I am trying to promote a more varied
vocabulary.
I haven't been able to follow along with any of the book club reads.
The queue is already too long (and getting longer (curses S&L!)), but
I still enjoy listening to you talk about the books.
Originally I hated the theme music, but it is growing on me a little.
Thanks (or curses) for the heads-up on the information about the
non-attending member benefits of WorldCon (more things to read).
I don't understand you S&L was not in the running for a Hugo this
year. Is it not eligible for some reason?
Thanks for a wonderful podcast!
--paul
Voicemail from Chris from Maine. Thanks!
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We talk with Peter V. Brett about his Demon Cycle books, the grim world of dark fantasy, his old HP iPaq and why he's so big in Germany.
Peter V. Brett's website
About Peter V. Brett on Wikipedia
To get in on the D&D action at ConFusion and possibly see Myke Cole's head get shaved visit Worldbuilders.org.
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We talk with Peter V. Brett about his Demon Cycle books, the grim world of dark fantasy, his old HP iPaq and why he's so big in Germany. Peter V. Brett's website About Peter V. Brett on Wikipedia To get in on the D&D action at ConFusion and possibly see Myke Cole's head get shaved visit Worldbuilders.org.
Two big reasons to cheer on this episode. One, you backed us, you really backed us, and we have 12 glorious episodes of the video Sword and Laser authors guides coming next year. Two, author Ann Leckie joins us to wrap up Ancillary Justice!
WHAT ARE WE DRINKING?
Tom: Yorkshire Gold Tea
Veronica: Water
QUICK BURNS
We funded!! Thank you so much to everyone who backed the Season 2 Kickstarter. We’ll send out updates as we get details on things like add-ons and of course shoot dates and post dates for the shows!
Own William Gibson's bomber jacket!
Neil Gaiman wrote this fairy tale short film about a girl that can fly
Crowdfunding an sf/f mag for teens
Singularity & Co. is saving the sci-fi, one pulp novel at a time.
The Top 101 Science Fiction Adventures
CALENDAR
TV, MOVIES AND VIDEO GAMES
Guillermo Del Toro's TV series greenlit
HBO no longer developing AMERICAN GODS
Adaptation Watch: Robert J. Sawyer’s TRIGGERS Optioned for Film, Sawyer to Write Screenplay
J.R.R. Tolkien Biopic Being Developed
BOOK KICK-OFF
A Natural History of Dragons: A Memoir by Lady Trent by Marie Brennan
BOOK WRAP-UP
Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie
EMAIL
Dear Tom and Veronica (and Tom's dogs)
Just dropping a quick line to say that I really enjoyed your Myke Cole interview - Myke came across as a really engaging, gracious and humble guy, and I've downloaded Control Point to Kindle so that I can make a start on Shadow Ops.
Thanks, as always, for Sword and Laser - I'm afraid that I'm struggling a bit with Ancillary Justice this month, but regardless of how I'm getting on with the month's read, the podcast contains so much discussion of Sci-Fi/Fantasy as a whole that it's a must-listen, each week.
All the best from the UK
Ralph aka slowfox
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We have the distinct pleasure of chatting with author Myke Cole about his Shadow Ops series, playing D&D with SFF authors and how he took on the challenge of writing from the POV of a 12-year-old-girl. Plus he offers free ass-kickings if you need writing motivation right now. It is NaNoWriMo, after all.
Staffers Book Review (The link to Justin's blog we promised!)
This week we introduce you to Nicholas Kaufman, author of the new book Dying Is My Business among many others! We cover questions about writing in an urban-fantasy world, whether self-publishing is worth it, and mispronouncing names (we'll give you one guess who started that topic...).
Nicholas Kaufmann's website
http://www.nicholaskaufmann.com/
Nicholas Kaufman's Live Journal
http://nick-kaufmann.livejournal.com/
[GUEST POST] Nicholas Kaufmann on Why Some Boxes Should Never Be Opened
http://www.sfsignal.com/archives/2013/10/guest-post-nicholas-kaufmann-on-why-some-boxes-should-never-be-opened/
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We’re back and our Kickstarter is funded! Hooray! That means Sword and Laser video episodes will return. And if we make our stretch goal you might get even more! We’re also here to wrap-up Boneshaker by Cherie Priest and Kick-off our November book from NaNoWriMo victor and first-time novelist Ann Leckie, Ancillary Justice.
WHAT ARE WE DRINKING?
Tom: NyQuil
Veronica: Some kind of white wine
QUICK BURNS
Hey we launched a Kickstarter
Two new MISTBORN novels signed
Amazon Kindle Matchbook is live
Escape Pod, Podcastle and Pseudopod podcasts need your help
Neil Gaiman explains the worth and value of libraries
BOOK KICK-OFF
Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie
Inside 'Ancillary Justice': Q&A with Sci-Fi Author Ann Leckie
A Skillfully Composed Space Opera In 'Ancillary Justice'
“Nothing quite clarifies your thoughts like thinking you’re about to die.” Ann Leckie’s Ancillary Justice
BOOK WRAP-UP
Boneshaker (Clockwork Century) by Cherie Priest
What did you think of the ending?
BARE YOUR SWORD
NaNoWriMo 2013 Folder
Divide and Conquer: A NaNoWriMo Alternative
I love the podcast but I have one tiny correction to what Tom said about ebooks and libraries. At least at the library district where I work, we can only lend out one copy of an ebook to one patron at a time. In other words, the ebook works just like a physical book. We have to buy multiple licenses in order for more than one person to check out a particular title. Also, some publishes put a limit on the number of checkouts a title can have. After that limit is hit, we have to buy another copy of the ebook.
Keep up the great work!
Chris
ADDENDUMS
Get Tom's new book 'Lot Beta' at tommerrittbooks.com
Sign-up for Veronica's vampire-unfriendly gift box at quarterly.co.
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Bradley P. Bealieu, author of The Lays of Anuskaya, was nice enough to take some time to chat with us about his books, his blogs and more. He's even a podcaster! We milk for details about his forthcoming book Twelve Kings in Sharakhai and put a few of your questions to him as well. Enjoy!
Bradley P. Bealieu's website Quillings.com
Are ebooks killing reading? Why do zombies exist? What is Veronica drinking? All of these-- SOME of these questions, and more are answered on another thrilling edition of Sword and Laser.
WHAT ARE WE DRINKING?
Veronica: Wine!
QUICK BURNS
R. Scott Bakker completes THE UNHOLY CONSULT
Talking to Jo Fletcher About the British Invasion of U.S. Publishing
Video interview with Scott Lynch
Learn a New Language with this Animated Video Explanation of Elvish, Klingon, Dothraki and Na’vi
How L.A.'s "Last Bookstore" evolved from post-apocalyptic to magical
The Abomination of Ebooks: They Price People Out of Reading
TV, MOVIES AND VIDEO GAMES
BOOK CHECK-IN
Boneshaker (Clockwork Century) by Cherie Priest
Boneshaker a Visual Guide (Spoiler-free Goodreads thread link)
BARE YOUR SWORD
Did You Suffer Eighth Grade Syndrome?
So I was just looking for a particular book that was recommended on the S&L video show a while ago. It's actually out of print and there are no e-book or audio versions available. The only copies on ebay were expensive first editions. Since there are no viable options to give money to the author (in this case his estate) or the publisher/rights holder, what are your thoughts on pirating such hard-to-find works (i.e., searching for an unauthorized epub version)? - Eric
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Veronica Tuckerizations for Robot Army! A Tuckerization is when an author writes the name of a person into their story. Only 2 Veronica Tuckerizations are available. They're priced at $100 a pop, but that gets you the Tuckerization as well as a copy of the anthology ebook. Back the Kickstarter!
Tom has a new book
[GUEST POST] Tom Merritt on His Science Fiction Retelling of King Arthur
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It's been a year since we interviewed Rob Reid and so much has changed. The price of his book has changed! His species has changed! Well, no. He's still human. But his book did become 99 cents. He explains why he loves this, and the mystery of the OTHER Rob Reid. It's spoooooooky.
YEAR ZERO EBOOK (BRIEFLY) AT 99¢ – AND THOUGHTS ON FREE VS. CHEAP VS. PRICEY
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Find out why Veronica liked a laser book better than Tom. Who's Hugo-award winning short story is becoming a TV show? And get an early NaNoWriMo pep talk.
WHAT ARE WE DRINKING?
Tom: 2012 Ande's Crossing Malbec
Veronica: 2007 St. Supéry Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
QUICK BURNS
Charlie Jane Anders’ “Six Months, Three Days” Coming to NBC
A New Grant to Encourage Science Fiction Writing from Diverse Worlds
STAR WARS READS DAY RETURNS OCTOBER 5, 2013
Random House Launches Flipboard Magazines Curated by Margaret Atwood and for George R.R. Martin Fans
CALENDAR
BOOK KICK OFF
Boneshaker (Clockwork Century) by Cherie Priest
Authors guide to Cherie Priest
WRAP UP
The Demolished Man by Alfred Bester
Tech that should be there but is not.
Finished it. Loved it. Mmmm pulpy goodness.
BARE YOUR SWORD
NaNoWriMo 2013 is a month away!
Robin Hobb working on new ‘Fitz & Fool’
"Speaking of Inter Library Loan (ILL), I also was one of those kids who lived at their library. I used to use ILL to get books from all over. At one time, there was a fee hike, where ILL was going from free to $1. As a kid with just a paper route, there was no way I was going to be able to afford the new fees. I spent a few hours one afternoon filling out forms for ILL, to submit them the day before the pricing went into effect. The head librarian wanted to disallow this seeming abuse of the system, but the other librarians stuck up for me. These books trickled in for me for over a year, it was glorious.
Rob"
ADDENDUMS
HELP FUND MY ROBOT ARMY!!! & Other Improbable Kickstarters
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