Kirsten Beyer and Mike Johnson: No Man's Land. At the end of Star Trek: Picard's first season, fans were greeted with the surprise that Raffi and Seven seemed to be taking their relationship to the next level, so now fans are being treated to the continuation of that story in a whole new format, an audio drama! In this episode of Literary Treks host Matthew Rushing is joined by authors Kirsten Beyer and Mike Johnson to talk about Star Trek's first audio drama, No Man's Land. We discuss the format, the partnership, the relationship, what is love, the Fenris Rangers, new characters, the professor, the villain, working with Jeri and Michelle, where to find Mike and Kirsten, then wrap up with final thoughts. Feature: Kirsten Beyer and Mike Johnson The Format (00:02:57) The Partnership (00:04:04) The Relationship (00:07:06) What is Love (00:11:54) The Fenris Rangers (00:18:15) New Characters (00:21:05) The Professor (00:26:45) The Villain (00:31:35) Working With Jeri and Michelle (00:34:35) Where to Find Mike and Kirsten (00:35:05) Final Thoughts (00:36:52) Hosts Matthew Rushing Guests Kirsten Beyer Mike Johnson Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

Kirsten Beyer: To Lose the Earth. In March of 2009, author Kirsten Beyer became the captain of the Voyager books and since that time has captivated readers but bring depth and life to a crew in the most astounding ways. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Christopher Jones  are joined by Kirsten to discuss what could be her final Voyager novel, To Lose the Earth. We discuss the book coming together, breaking our hearts, love you to, drive my car, holographic species, a yellow submarine, let it be, the end, audio book narration, what Kirsten is up to and where to find her as well as our final thoughts. In our news section we discuss new releases, upcoming books as well as review Year Five issues 13 and 14 as well as the one shot, Hell's Mirror. News New Releases and Upcoming Books (00:01:44) Year Five Issues 13 and 14 (00:03:25) Hell's Mirror (00:20:32) Feature: Kirsten Beyer Come Together (00:32:37) Spoiler Warning (00:32:37) Broke My Heart With Harry (00:37:25) Love You To (00:45:41) Drive My Car (00:56:35) Holographic Species (01:05:57) Yellow Submarine (01:11:13) Let it Be (01:17:53) The End (01:23:28) Author and Narrator (01:34:08) What Kirsten is Doing and Where to Find Her (01:41:02) Final Thoughts (01:50:05) Hosts Matthew Rushing and C Bryan Jones Guest Kirsten Beyer Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

String Theory: Fusion. As Voyager continues her exploration of the Monorhan star system, they encounter a vast array orbiting a black home. Tuvok, having been compelled to board the array, has come under the influence of a mysterious alien lifeform. Meanwhile, a powerful being in the guise of Captain Janeway's sister, Phoebe, carries out her sinister agenda aboard Voyager. In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther discuss the second book in the String Theory trilogy, Fusion by Kirsten Beyer. We talk about Tuvok's journey, the mysterious array, the fourteenth tribe of Monorha and their role in the events unfolding, Phoebe Janeway, and the cliffhanger ending, wrapping up with our final thoughts and ratings. At the top of the show, we discuss the results of a recent poll in our Goodreads group, review the classic DS9 comic Blood & Honor written by Mark Lenard, and respond to listener feedback from The Babel Conference for Literary Treks 303: A Pair of Legs in Sickbay. News Post-Series Novels Poll (00:04:08) DS9 - Blood & Honor Comic Review (00:06:31) Listener Feedback (00:22:27) Feature: String Theory: Fusion Tuvok’s Music (00:29:16) The Array (00:32:47) The Fourteenth Tribe (00:36:23) Phoebe Janeway (00:39:00) Kol-ut-shan for Tuvok (00:46:09) Exosia (00:54:22) Cliffhanger Ending (00:58:11) Ratings (01:01:38) Final Thoughts (01:06:59) 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) 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) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

Kirsten Beyer: Architects of Infinity. A strange planet with an enticing mystery is also the perfect destination for shore leave for the Full Circle fleet led by the U.S.S. Voyager. However, the mission to investigate this mysterious world may uncover a force that has the power to completely overwhelm the crews of the four Federation starships that comprise the fleet. Will the unintended consequences of the fleet's actions ultimately destroy them? In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson are joined by guest host Matthew Rushing and New York Times bestselling author Kirsten Beyer to talk about her newest novel, Architects of Infinity. We discuss a medical situation that has ethical concerns for all involved, the nature of Kriosians and Ensign Aytar Gwyn's choices, Icheb's budding relationship, the plight of the junior officers aboard Voyager, a mystery that is way above the heads of even the brightest Starfleet officers, and an ending that left us all shocked. We also briefly touch on Kirsten's role as the media tie-in guru in the Star Trek: Discovery writers' room. In the news segment, we talk about an April Fools' gag that briefly tricked us, the upcoming Incredibuilds Star Trek 3D wooden model kits with accompanying books written by author Dayton Ward, and review the first issue of the new Star Trek: Discovery Annual series written by Kirsten Beyer and Mike Johnson. News Mission to Gamma VI??? (00:03:02) IncrediBuilds (00:06:29) Star Trek Discovery Annual (00:08:38) Feature: Kirsten Beyer Infinity Stones? (00:16:11) Expectations (00:17:41) Conlon and Kim (00:20:27) Gwyn and Metamorphosis (00:36:27) Coming Together (00:43:14) The Bonding (00:46:27) It's All About Relationships (00:49:35) New Directions (00:55:39) Possibile Sacrifice (01:00:51) In the Shadow (01:03:49) Indistinguishable From Magic (01:10:45) Dat End Tho! (01:19:22) The Audiobooks (01:24:27) Wrapping Up the Book (01:26:00) Acknowledgements (01:27:18) Her Discovery Role (01:30:23) Biggest Lesson (01:34:53) What's Next (01:38:24) TrekBBS (01:41:09) Final Thoughts (01:46:50) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Guests Kirsten Beyer Matthew Rushing Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and 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) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer)

Children of the Storm. When Kirsten Beyer took over the "Voyager relaunch," she breathed new life into a series that many Trek fans dismissed the first time around. Crafting stories that feature well-developed and fascinating characters and embody the best qualities of Star Trek, Beyer took Voyager and made it amazing, and the subject of this week's episode of Literary Treks is the perfect example. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing, Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson talk about the Star Trek Voyager book Children of the Storm. We discuss figuring things out, character relationships, the way to Eden, a crush, the life, anger and mistrust, being Star Trek and ratings. In the news we talk about the upcoming DTI ebook The Shield of the Gods, Face of the Unknown audio book, upcoming comics and a comic art exhibit. News The Shield of the Gods (00:02:56) Face of the Unknown Audio Book (00:04:49) Upcoming Comics (00:07:08) Comic Art Exhibit (00:13:46) Feature: Children of the Storm Finally Figuring it Out (00:17:53) Character Relationships (00:24:16) The Way to Eden (00:28:20) A Bit of a Crush (00:34:50) The Life (00:39:16) Anger and Mistrust (00:47:52) It’s Very Star Trek (00:59:45) Ratings (01:03:39) Final Thoughts (01:05:23) Hosts Matthew Rushing, Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson 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)

Unworthy. When the crew of Voyager finally returned to the Alpha Quadrant after seven years on the far side of the galaxy, they never thought they would have to return. Now, on a long-term mission of exploration, they find themselves back in uncharted space, confronting not only familiar faces, but new life and new civilizations, as well as something they have long been unfamiliar with: character development! In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing, Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson talk about Unworthy. We discuss Kirsten’s writing of Voyager, the books mysteries, playing god, Tom and Harry, how well we know our friends, identity and ratings. In the news this week we judge the book covers for Time Lock and Hall of Heroes plus discuss the blurb for the last Prey novel. News Time Lock Cover (00:02:25) Prey: Hall of Heroes Cover and Blurb (00:07:32) Feature: Unworthy Continuing With Kirsten Beyer Voyager (00:14:55) Writing Voyager (00:15:22) Mysteries (00:26:18) Playing God (00:35:51) Tom and Harry (00:42:37) Do You Know Your Friends? (00:51:51) Identity (00:55:41) Ratings (00:59:39) Final Thoughts (01:03:12) Hosts Matthew Rushing, Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson 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)

Full Circle. The Voyager series of books had relaunched with the Homecoming and Spirit Walk duologies but then found it’s story continuing in major ways beyond the Voyager books and a few years ahead of where the relaunch had left off - Enter Kirsten Beyer to save the day and fill in the missing pieces of the story as well as reinvigorate the Voyager series by bringing it “full circle”. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson talk about the Star Trek Voyager book Full Circle. We discuss connecting the dots, character growth, dealing with the major plot points, new characters, lingering storylines and our ratings. In the news we congratulate Dayton Ward for his Scribe Award and talk about he and Kevin Dillmore’s upcoming Waypoint comic. News Scribe Awards Winner (0:02:25) New Gold Key Comic (00:04:05) Feature: Full Circle Official Janeway Mug (00:07:34) Connecting the Dots (00:09:48) Character Growth (00:13:41) Klingon Story (00:19:34) Dealing With Janeway’s Death (00:23:54) Judging Voyager (00:28:57) New Characters (00:33:18) Plot Threads (00:37:55) Back in the Delta Quadrant (00:40:50) Other Plots (00:45:45) Ratings (00:47:31) Final Thoughts (00:49:31) Hosts Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer)

Star Trek: Avenger. At the end of William Shatner’s The Return, Captain Kirk found himself in dire circumstances. Sacrificing his life once again to save countless others, it looked as though we had again lost the Starfleet legend. However, in 1997, William Shatner (along with collaborators Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens), found themselves once again resurrecting galactic hero James T. Kirk! In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther are joined by Bruce Gibson to talk about William Shatner’s Star Trek: Avenger. We discuss coming back to the book, the Federation’ existential and ecological crisis, a group with questionable policies, Kirk as Sarek’s “Son”, Kirk avenging, the return…again, ratings and final thoughts. In the news segment we rejoice at the news about Kirsten Beyer’s new writing gig and remind everyone that Jeff Lang’s Force in Motion is out now. News KMFB News (00:02:27) Force in Motion (00:07:29) Feature: Star Trek: Avenger Last Time in the Star Trek Universe (00:09:30) Back to Avenger (00:11:05) The Federation’s Existential and Ecological Crisis (00:14:01) A Group With Questionable Policies (00:29:28) Kirk as Sarek’s “Son” (00:37:38) Kirk Avenging (00:44:03) The Return… Again (00:48:18) Ratings (00:56:47) Final Thoughts (01:01:30) Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Guest Bruce Gibson Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer)

A Pocket Full of Lies: Kirsten Beyer. Ever since Full Circle hit bookshelves in 2009, the Voyager relaunch novels under Kirsten Beyer have become a highlight of the Star Trek novel line. In this, the 50th anniversary year of Star Trek, the bar is raised once again as another stellar Voyager novel continues the story of the Full Circle fleet’s exploration of the Delta Quadrant. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther are joined by Kirsten Beyer to talk about her latest Star Trek Voyager book “A Pocket Full of Lies”. We discuss planning this story, wrapping up with a bow, using episodes, home is where the heart is, despair and depression, Tuvok, the Obi-Wan thing, forgiveness, the Denzit’s end, a new Janeway, juggling, reader interaction, coming up next and hints. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Guest Kirsten Beyer   Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer) News An Awesome Author (00:01:29) Feature: Kirsten Beyer Finally Here (00:05:44) Kinda the Plan (00:07:42) Wrapping with a Bow (00:17:07) Things From Episodes (00:21:18) Home Is Where the Heart Is (00:25:16) Despair and Depression (00:29:09) Tuvok (00:36:33) The Obi-Wan Thing (00:45:00) Forgiveness (00:50:25) The Denzit’s End (00:52:36) A New Janeway (00:58:49) Juggling (01:03:31) Reader Interaction (01:09:37) Coming Up Next (01:19:01) Little Hints (01:21:58) Final Thoughts (01:26:53) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Kirsten Beyer: Atonement  The relaunch of Voyager under the direction of Kirsten Beyer has seen the return of the crew and the Full Circle fleet to the Delta Quadrant as well Kathryn Janeway back from the “dead” with the trilogy that began in Protectors coming to a rapid conclusion.   In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther are joined by Kirsten Beyer to talk about Atonement. We discuss the puzzle pieces coming together, creation, neat cameos, character arcs, B’Elanna, Chakotay and Janeway, downtime, the truth, At-Onement, some of her favorite things and what’s coming next. In the news segment we talk about the latest issue of the Star Trek/Green Lantern crossover #3.   Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther   Guest Kirsten Beyer   Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing   Executive Producers C Bryan Jones and Norman C. Lao   Associate Producers Ken Tripp Will Nguyen Brandon-Shea Mutala    Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   News Star Trek/Green Lantern #3 (00:02:19)   Feature: Kirsten Beyer Thinking Back (00:12:18) Puzzle Pieces (00:13:56) Some Creation (00:19:28) Neat Cameo Appearances (00:28:21) Talking About Characters (00:31:48) Back to B’Elanna (00:38:01) Chakotay and Janeway (00:44:23) Downtime (00:49:45) The Truth Will Set You Free (00:51:34) At-Onement (00:59:58) Some of Her Favorite Things (01:03:55) Coming Up Next and Kirsten Online (01:07:11) Final Thoughts (01:19:11)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm   Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm