We have essential info for Wheel of Time fans, dragon fans, and we debate the best SciFi weapons. Also, Veronica claims to be able to hear Tom’s face.
WHAT ARE WE DRINKING?
Tom: Boont Amber Ale
Veronica: Carolans Irish Liqueur
QUICK BURNS
Forbes reveals list of 2011’s top-earning authors
Adam Whitehead gets back to his summary of the Wheel of Time series
The evolutionary history of dragons, illustrated by a scientist
All 29 editions of Year’s Best Science Fiction anthologies coming as e-books
Great writing advice from this year’s Clarion Science Fiction and Fantasy writing workshop
Digital Book World aims for a more accurate ebook bestseller list
BARE YOUR SWORD
Coolest Sci-Fi Weapons
We’re Number 2!
TV, MOVIES AND VIDEO GAMES
Ciarán Hinds is Mance Rayder in GAME OF THRONES
BOOK CHECK-IN
A Question About Shrewd’s command -spoilers!
Ending Questions (Very Spoilery)
What else are we reading?
VOICEMAIL
We’re going to DragonCon!
Sword and Laser Podcast – LIVE
We’ll do a live version of our audio podcast with a special guest author and take your questions. So get to reading!
Time: Sat 02:30 pm Location: Crystal Ballroom – Hilton (Length: 1 Hour)
Parsec Awards
The Parsec Awards are the yearly awards for speculative fiction podcasts. I’ll be presenting, and Veronica Belmont will be hosting!
Time: Sun 04:30 pm Location: International North Room – Hyatt
ADDENDUMS
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