Interview with Landry Walker
December 22, 2015 at 12:01 am | Posted in Books, Disney, eBooks, Interview, Lucasfilm, Star Wars, Star Wars Books | Leave a commentTags: landry q. walker, tales from a galaxy far far away
As part of the ramp up for the Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Disney-Lucasfilm Press released four eBook short stories written by Landry Q. Walker. Each of the four stories stars an alien side character for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. We took the time to interview Landry to get to know more about him, the project, and the stories within. Enjoy!
With Tales From A Galaxy Far, Far Away: Aliens being your first Star Wars project, how did it come about?
Landry Walker: I was working at the Sideshow Collectibles office – I do freelance story development for with them with their Court of the Dead property, and I checked my email. The email basically said “Hi. Do you want to work on Star Wars?” And then a bunch of other stuff about the project, I think. I handed the phone over to my comics collaborator Eric Jones who was with me that day and had to have him read the email because I had stopped breathing after that first sentence. Continue Reading Interview with Landry Walker…
Book Review: ‘Tales From A Galaxy Far, Far Away: Aliens’
December 15, 2015 at 12:01 am | Posted in Books, Disney, eBooks, Lucasfilm, Star Wars, Star Wars Books | Leave a commentTags: all creatures great and small, high noon on jakku, landry q. walker, tales from a galaxy far far away, the crimson corsair and the lost treasure of count dooku, the face of fear
As the Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens continues, Disney-Lucasfilm Press is continuing to prime the pump with a series of eBook short stories featuring alien side characters from the movie. While these stories will be getting a print edition in April, the eBooks are out now for those voracious readers who can’t wait. Click here to check out our full review.
Reviewed By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.
Around the Web
December 4, 2015 at 12:00 am | Posted in Around the Web, Books, Conventions, eBooks, Episode VII, Events, Interview, Movies, News, Regular Feature, Star Wars, Star Wars Books, Star Wars News, Toys & Collectibles, Trailer | Leave a comment
Here is this week’s Around the Web news roundup of Star Wars and beyond. Today is also the sixth annual Wear Star Wars Share Star Wars Day.
Book News
- Disney Lucasfilm Press released four new eBooks this week: The Crimson Corsair and the Lost Treasure of Count Dooku, High Noon on Jakku, The Face of Evil and All Creatures Great and Small as part of their Tales From a Galaxy Far, Far Away. If you’re patient, you can wait for the physical copy which will be out in April.
- StarWars.com posted a book updated though the only new thing of note is the cover for the new cross-sections book. Everything else has been out for a while.
- For holiday shoppers, John Jackson Miller is offering signed copies of his books and comics.
- Christie Golden is offering a 50% off sale on everything in her store up until December 15. Use the code GIVETHANKS50.
- Author Martha Wells also did a reddit AMA which you can check out here.
Comic News
- Buzz Comics has a preview of Star Wars Annual #1.
- Comic Vine has a preview of Obi-Wan and Anakin #1.
New Release and Review: ‘The Perfect Weapon’ by Delilah S. Dawson
November 24, 2015 at 12:01 am | Posted in Books, eBooks, Random House, Reviews, Star Wars, Star Wars Books | Leave a commentTags: delilah s. dawson, the perfect weapon
The Perfect Weapon by Delilah S. Dawson is out today in eBook formats. Click here to check out our spoiler free review.
Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens with this exclusive ebook short story set shortly before the events of the film, featuring a quick-witted mercenary who takes big risks for bigger rewards—and now faces the challenge that will take her to the edge.
There are plenty of mercenaries, spies, and guns for hire in the galaxy. But probably none as dangerous and determined as Bazine Netal. A master of disguise—and lethal with a blade, a blaster, or bare handed—she learned from the best. Now it’s her turn to be the teacher—even if schooling an eager but inexperienced recruit in the tricks of her trade is the last thing she wants to do. But it’s the only way to score the ship she needs to pull off her latest job.
An anonymous client has hired Bazine to track down an ex-stormtrooper and recover the mysterious package he’s safeguarding. Payment for the mission promises to be astronomical, but the obstacles facing Bazine will prove to be formidable. And though her eager new sidekick has cyber skills crucial to the mission, only Bazine’s razor-sharp talents will mean the difference between success or failure—and life or death.
For purchase links check out the official product page.
Posted By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.
New Release: ‘Aftermath’ by Chuck Wendig
September 4, 2015 at 12:00 am | Posted in Audiobooks, Books, eBooks, Random House, Star Wars, Star Wars Books | Leave a commentTags: aftermath, chuck wendig, journey to star wars the force awakens
Aftermath by Chuck Wendig is out today in hardcover, digital and audiobook formats. The first book in a new trilogy, the first Star Wars novel by a new author, and the first post-Return of the Jedi book in the new canon.
Posted By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.
Book Review: ‘Tree of Life’ by Timothy Zahn
August 18, 2015 at 12:02 am | Posted in Books, eBooks, Reviews, Television | Leave a commentTags: timothy zahn
Tree of Life is an eNovella by Timothy Zahn that’s a prequel to the Wayward Pines series. The questions is, is it worth checking out? Click here to read our full review.
Reviewed By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.
Interview: Kathy Tyers Talks ‘Balance Point’, ‘The Truce At Bakura’, & ‘Star Wars Legends’
December 8, 2014 at 12:01 am | Posted in Books, eBooks, George Lucas, Interview, Lucasfilm, Sci-Fi, Star Wars, Star Wars Books, Star Wars Rebels, Television | 5 CommentsTags: balance point, firebird, kathy tyers, tales from the bounty hunters, tales from the mos eisley cantina, the truce at bakura
Today we have a very special interview conducted by Doug McCausland. A couple weeks ago Doug did an outstanding interview with author Kevin J. Anderson covering the 20th anniversary of the Jedi Academy Trilogy. This week Doug continues his series of Star Wars author interviews with Kathy Tyers.
In the early to mid 90’s, Kathy Tyers was one of the most prominent authors of the Bantam-era Star Wars Expanded Universe alongside Timothy Zahn & Kevin J. Anderson. Her first contribution to Star Wars lore was 1994’s The Truce at Bakura, taking place immediately after the events of Return of the Jedi. She would later go on to contribute several short stories to Kevin J. Anderson’s Tales From The… series, including “Prize Pelt: The Tale of Bossk” and “We Don’t Do Weddings: The Band’s Tale”, as well as the New Jedi Order installment Balance Point. Continue Reading Interview: Kathy Tyers Talks ‘Balance Point’, ‘The Truce At Bakura’, & ‘Star Wars Legends’…
New Release: Star Wars Sampler 2014
July 15, 2014 at 10:10 am | Posted in Books, eBooks, Random House, Star Wars, Star Wars Books | 1 CommentTags: a new dawn, heir to the jedi, james luceno, john jackson miller, kevin hearne, lords of the sith, paul s. kemp, tarkin
Del Rey’s Star Wars Sampler 2014 is out today with previews of John Jackson Miller’s A New Dawn, James Luceno’s Tarkin, Kevin Hearne’s Heir to the Jedi and Paul S. Kemp’s Lords of the Sith. You can get your free digital copy via Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iTunes, Kobo and Google Play.
Posted By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.
Allston’s Legacy of Words
February 28, 2014 at 8:45 am | Posted in Books, eBooks, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Star Wars Books | Leave a commentTags: aaron allston
With the passing of much loved author Aaron Allston, I can’t help but think back on the stories he’s written. Every author’s legacy inevitably turns to the body of work they leave behind. In Aaron’s case, he left quite a few stories. Hopefully those adventures can continue to bring joy to reader’s hearts, smiles to their faces, and the magic that any good story brings when you escape into another world.
Aaron Allston’s Bibliography
Novels
- Web of Danger (March 1988) Double Agent series
- Galatea in 2-D (August 1993)
- Double Jeopardy (December 1994) Car Warriors #2
- Doc Sidhe (May 1995) Fair World Chronicles #1
- Thunder of the Captains (July 1996) Bard’s Tale series, co-written with Holly Lisle
- Wrath of the Princes (March 1997) Bard’s Tale series, co-written with Holly Lisle, followup to Thunder of the Captains
- Wraith Squadron (February 1998) X-Wing series book 5 Continue Reading Allston’s Legacy of Words…
Book Review: ‘Star Trek: Titan – Absent Enemies’ by John Jackson Miller
February 25, 2014 at 7:41 am | Posted in Books, eBooks, Reviews, Sci-Fi, Star Trek | 2 CommentsTags: absent enemies, john jackson miller, star trek titan
Author John Jackson Miller has jumped into the Star Trek universe with his new eNovella Star Trek: Titan – Absent Enemies. It’s a fun story featuring Admiral William T. Riker and the crew of the starship Titan as they deal with a crisis on Garadius IV between two warring alien species. There’s a little bit of everything as the story dives into action, science and humor. Click here to read our full review.
Reviewed By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.
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