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

Shows/ Sword and Laser / June 28th, 2013

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July Book Pick: Because you are so awesome

Shows/ Sword and Laser / June 26th, 2013

Wow. That was a more exciting election since Iran’s last week. We even got insinuations of voter fraud! We’ve made it!

So right down to the wire Larry Niven’s Ringworld just barely edged out John Scalzi’s Redshirts.

Neither is a perfect choice for everyone. We’ve done Mr. Scalzi’s books as a main pick recently and as an alternate book previously so he’s had lots of coverage. on the other hand there does not seem to be a legit ebook of Ringwolrd (there are print copies and audio copies) which is a deal killer for some.

So here’s what the electoral commission has decided. Ringworld got the most votes. It’s our pick for July. But for the first time since before we went to a strict monthly schedule, we will have an OFFICIAL alternate pick. The votes were just too damn close.

So get out there and read whichever one you like. I’ll be diving into both and I know Veronica already has read Redshirts.

And remember no book pick is ever going to please everyone in this club. It’s not meant to. It’s meant to expose you to books you might not pick up otherwise. And if you’re grumbling about not having an ebook, remember the people who often grumble that the book is not in the library and they don’t have ereaders. We’re all in this together.

Now go enjoy some reading!

*In absence of Veronica who is on vacation electroal commission consisted of Tom and his two dogs.

S&L Podcast – #134 – Interview with Gene Wolfe

Shows/ Sword and Laser / June 25th, 2013

Sketch of Gene Wolfe by Murray Ewing

Were you expecting a wrap-up episode for Among Others? Sorry kids, Veronica decided to go on vacation, and all you get is this lousy interview with legendary author Gene Wolfe. Just kidding, the interview is awesome.

We’ll be back next week with our wrap-up and kick-off for the July pick! Hope you voted!

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S&L Video REWIND – James S.A. Corey – Bonus interview

Shows/ Sword and Laser / June 21st, 2013

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S&L Podcast – #133 – Interview with Joe Haldeman

Shows/ Sword and Laser / June 18th, 2013

It’s part two of three of Veronica and Goodreads moderator Josh Lawrence’s adventures from the Nebula Awards! Our intrepid heroes chat with the author of The Forever War, Joe Haldeman. We’re posting these interviews in our off weeks from the regular episodes. Please enjoy.

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

Shows/ Sword and Laser / June 14th, 2013

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S&L Podcast – #132 – Get out the vote!

Shows/ Sword and Laser / June 11th, 2013

It’s a record pronunciation day for Veronica but then Tom gets picky about the space-time continuum. Also, new sponsor! And July book vote! Yay!

WHAT ARE WE DRINKING?

Tom: Bitburger
Veronica: Urban Legend

QUICK BURNS

Iain Banks, 1954-2013
We’ve lost another one of the greats: R.I.P. Jack Vance, 1916-2013
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
Update on THE WORLD OF ICE AND FIRE
Hugh Howey on why he favors self-publishing
Online demand boosts market for rarest books, expert says
Clarion Write-a-Thon: sponsoring writers to raise money for the Clarion science fiction and fantasy workshop
Famous Scifi And Fantasy Authors In Their Workspaces
Kristian Nairn (Hodor!) podcast

CALENDAR

TV, MOVIES AND VIDEO GAMES
Game of Thrones’ team on series future: ‘There is a ticking clock’
THE SHINING GIRLS by Lauren Beukes To Be Adapted For Television
Trailer for The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug
Crytek’s Ryse: Son of Rome demoed for Xbox One, available as launch title

BOOK CHECK-IN

Among Others by Jo Walton
Aaron whiteboard video about ‘Among Others’
A 1982 Video Interview with Isaac Asimov, Harlan Ellison and Gene Wolfe Wherein They Discuss the Label “Science Fiction”

BARE YOUR SWORD

Book Vote for Jul ends June 23

EMAIL

Hi, Veronica! Hi, Tom!

This article is not conclusive or very scientific but it makes us think about why we do lem some books and the guilt that comes with it:

Why Leaving a Book Half-Read Is So Hard (by Heidi Mitchell).

Maybe you can share the link with your listeners or use it as a starting point for a discussion on the topic. These are just suggestions, of course.

I hope everything is well with you guys and that you’ll have news about the return of the video show soon.

Bye!

ADDENDUMS

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