Mark’s Comments (group member since Apr 13, 2012)

Mark’s comments from the The Sword and Laser group.

I went to four Barnes & Nobles stores in two states to snag a copy of the promotional giveaway paperback edition of Drive. A sales clerk in Albuquerque found a copy for me in the back, a few weeks after the promotion ended.

Rob wrote: "Personally I'm waiting on most novellas since the rumor is they are going to relase them in a collection at some point."

One of the interesting things about the novellas is how much they have informed the television show writers. They incorporated what they learned from the novellas to expand on the backstory of characters (Fred Johnson, Amos and Bobbie) and concepts (the Epstein drive).

Trike wrote: "I’ve only read the first book. Which book can I skip to after having watched all 4 seasons?"

No skipping allowed!

I finished the year with

Sword: 41/30
Laser: 26/30 (fail)
Comics: 25/24
Shorts: 32/24

I used to lean Laser, but the past couple of years I've tilted Sword.

Are more authors writing compelling fantasy these days?

Happy New Year! This is the Way.



Art by @JoeCorroney

Ruth wrote: "Mark wrote: "There are a variety of maps available, from different creators...

https://witcher.fandom.com/wiki/World..."

Thanks for sharing this link... although I feel like the show should make..."

Yeah, having so many maps does add to the confusion. The Witcher has had more incarnations than other properties, and they all bring their own view of the story.

There are a variety of maps available, from different creators...

https://witcher.fandom.com/wiki/World...

Rick wrote: "Adrian Tchiakovsky's Made Things, a novella that was fun set in a world I'd like to visit again."

Rick, I just ran across this short story, a prequel to Made Things at Tor.com, but I haven't read it yet. Like you, I got a kick out of the novella.

https://www.tor.com/2019/11/20/precio...

I'm going to finish out 2019 with a book that will probably never be a classic, but it's got killer flies and it's set in New Mexico, so why the hell not?

Killer Flies by Mark Kendall

Silvana wrote: "I also recommend Star Wars: Kanan, Vol. 1: The Last Padawan and its sequel."

Thanks. I'll look for those too. I read somewhere that Hera appears in one or more of the Doctor Aphra series. Have you read those?

Got a chuckle out of this cartoon of the kid's future. Art by @larryrosenthal

Silvana wrote: "I was wrong. Reading the A New Dawn part of the Rise of the Empire has been faster than expected. I recommend it for Rebels fans. I hope we'll another new Canon novel about the Ghost crew.

I just finished watching the last episode of Rebels. A very enjoyable series. I'll have to find a copy of this book too. Thanks, Silvana.

Tassie Dave wrote: "we don't have Fall. We have Autumn"

Ok, we're good with Fall

https://grammarist.com/usage/autumn-f...

Tassie Dave wrote: "Mark wrote: "Fall 2020

Only 3 months to go ;-)"

oops

Northern Hemisphere Fall 2020

Well, if Mando isn't up to the task, we know who to call...



Art by Andrea Dailey @daileyart

Rob wrote: "Anyone else planning a re-watch?"

Absolutely. Right after I finish SW Rebels (my first time).

Fall 2020

https://twitter.com/Jon_Favreau/statu...

The Mandalorian - Main Theme Song (80s Retro Synthwave Cover by YSSY)

https://youtu.be/7zDkniNTeZg

Overall, I found the story enjoyable. I'm looking forward to season two.

Rob wrote: "Mark wrote: "I missed something. What was the medallion the kid was wearing? Mando said he didn't expect to see it again."

[spoilers removed]"

Thanks, Rob. I need to pay closer attention to detail.