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)

The Motion Picture: 40th Anniversary Edition. A destructive menace is heading directly towards Earth, and the Enterprise is the only starship in interception range. Admiral James T. Kirk must once again assume command to take on this threat and solve the mystery of "Veejur" before it destroys all life on Earth. The film that launched the Star Trek movie series has mixed reviews, but the novelization of that movie offers us a glimpse into the mind of the creator of Star Trek! In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther are joined by "Dr. Trek" himself, Larry Nemecek, to discuss the novelization of Star Trek: The Motion Picture by Gene Roddenberry. We talk about differences between the film and the novel, the persistent "Alan Dean Foster myth," Kirk's subtextual relationship with Spock, the story from Veejur's perspective, Decker's ultimate fate, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings. In the news segment, we report on the announcement of Star Trek: The Motion Picture: Inside the Art & Visual Effects by Jeff Bond & Gene Kozicki, coming in March of 2020. We also respond to listener feedback from the Babel Conference for Literary Treks 283: Everyone's Tilting at Windmills. News ST:TMP Inside The Art & Visual Effects (00:03:40) Listener Feedback (00:04:40) Feature: The Motion Picture: 40th Anniversary Edition The Motion Picture (00:10:39) Different Iterations (00:20:53) The "Alan Dean Foster" Myth (00:24:24) T'hy'la and New Humans (00:31:32) Mining TMP for Future Star Trek (00:46:48) Canon Has Evolved (00:55:09) "In Thy Image" (01:01:55) V'Ger's Perspective (01:08:26) Additional Scenes (01:12:42) Epsilon Nine or IX (01:20:46) Marriage Contracts (01:24:06) Ratings (01:28:17) Final Thoughts (01:37:58) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Guest Larry Nemecek Production Bruce Gibson (Editor and Producer) Dan Gunther (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer)

The Gold Key Archives, Vol. 5: Part 1. It's been awhile, but it's once again time to dive into the hilarity and ridiculousness that is the Star Trek Gold Key comics! Incredible shrinking people, Japanese Samurais, and chilly red turtle people await you as we take on another round with the strangest corner of the *Star Trek* literary universe! In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther take a look at Star Trek: The Gold Key Archives Volume 5, Part 1, which includes issues 25, 26, and 27: "Dwarf Planet," "The Perfect Dream," and "Ice Journey." Make sure to pack your heat-stabilizer tablets, it's gonna be a crazy journey! At the top of the show, we respond to listener feedback from The Babel Conference for Literary Treks 267: That Word "Sacrifice" Keeps Coming Up. News Listener Feedback (00:04:16) Feature: Gold Key Archives, Vol. 5, Part 1 Gold Key Getting Better? (00:10:09) Dwarf Planet (00:12:41) The Perfect Dream (00:28:48) Ice Journey (00:46:13) Ratings (01:09:12) Final Thoughts (01:12:57) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Production Bruce Gibson (Editor and Producer) Dan Gunther (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer)

The Hall of Heroes: John Jackson Miller. Qapla'! The 50th anniversary of Star Trek is a time for celebration and revelry! And what better way to celebrate than with an epic three-part story featuring the Federation's stalwart allies, the Klingon Empire? The crews of Enterprise, Titan, and Aventine come together to defend the Empire in a battle worthy of story and song! In this episode of Literary Treks host Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther welcome John Jackson Miller to talk about his wrap up to the Star Trek Prey trilogy, The Hall of Heroes. We discuss the epic story, transformations, ramping up the tension, characters, themes, klingons, truthcrafters, the Federation/Klingon alliance and so much more. Feature: John Jackson Miller Epic Story (00:04:13) Transformations (00:10:26) Ramping Up the Tension (00:17:04) Major Characters (00:21:15) Themes (00:24:14) The Klingon Heart (00:27:26) Truthcrafters (00:36:50) Celebration of the Alliance (00:44:17) Battles That Matter (00:49:54) Captain Dax (00:53:24) What's Next (00:57:18) John Online (01:01:24) Final Thoughts (01:04:52) Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Guest John Jackson Miller Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer)