Scott Pearson.

It takes more than just an author to produce a book. In fact, there's a whole team of people that bring any given book to fruition. It's no different in tie-in fiction like Star Trek. We don't often branch out to talk to anyone but the authors of the new books, and that's an oversight we intend to remedy.

In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan talk with editor Scott Pearson, who recently took on a more hands-on role after the passing of beloved editor, Margaret Clarke. They discuss Scott's work as both an author and an editor, what the editing process looks like, the enjoyable challenge of producing a Star Trek book while a show is still running and much, much more!

In the news segment, we talk about Robb Pearlman's new book of fairy tales from the final frontier.

Find out more about Scott at scott-pearson.com

News

New Book from Robb Pearlman (4:01)

Feature: Scott Pearson

Lifelong Rabid Star Trek Fan (7:02)

Never Wanted to Be an Editor (10:01)

An Author and an Editor (12:47)

A Hands-On Position (13:59)

There the Entire Time (15:29)

A High Bar (19:56)

Publishing is a Crazy Business (22:13)

I Would Like More Books (25:46)

New Authors (27:00)

I Don't Want to Get in Trouble (28:39)

An Enjoyable Challenge (29:28)

Required Reading (33:26)

Editing Different Genres (41:01)

Character Motivation (44:02)

Check the Quote (47:31)

I Have Ideas (51:50)

Scott, the Writer (55:20)

Closing (1:00:58)

Hosts

Jonathan Koan and Casey Pettitt

Guest

Scott Pearson

Production

Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

Greg Cox: Identity Theft.

Pavel Chekov is a reminder that some Star Trek characters do their most interesting growing just outside the spotlight. Known for his youthful enthusiasm, sharp wit, and loyalty to the Enterprise, much of Chekov’s development is implied rather than shown on screen. That makes tie-in novels an ideal space to explore characters like him in greater depth, filling in the moments between episodes and missions.

In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan are joined once again by author Greg Cox to discuss his new Original Series novel, Identity Theft. Mostly taking place in the movie-era, we finally get Chekov in the spotlight. We discuss Chekov's identity crisis, getting off the bridge, how this is absolutely not a sequel, and much more!

In the news segment we discuss a new book announcement as well as some Lower Decks comics from IDW.

New Book Announcement (03:28)

Lower Decks Comics (09:45)

Greg's Star Trek (18:49)

About the Cover (23:20)

Strange Unfamiliar Aliens (26:09)

Pretending to Be Chekov (31:00)

Chekov's Love Interest (34:02)

Writing Chekov Played by a Different Character (36:49)

Getting Off the Bridge (39:33)

Breezier and Funnier (42:18)

The Exiles (49:14)

The Audiobook (56:21)

Sulu (59:25)

Not a Sequel (1:02:47)

Remembering Margaret (1:09:57)

What's Next for Greg? (1:13:25)

Closing (1:19:01)

Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan

Greg Cox

Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

David Mack: Ring of Fire.

With fewer Star Trek series currently on TV, it’s the novels that keep us boldly going. These stories bridge the gaps between episodes and explore what happens when the cameras aren’t rolling — deepening our connection to the characters and giving us new adventures to imagine. It’s an exciting time to see how writers expand the universe we know and love.

In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan chat with author David Mack about his Strange New Worlds novel, Ring of Fire. They dive into the book's ensemble of characters, high-action set pieces, Spock delivering a memorable beatdown, and Pike's continued growth as a captain.

In the news segment, the hosts judge a book by its cover and share their thoughts on two new-ish comics.

Judge a Book by its Cover (03:15)

Omega Comic (10:19)

Section 31 Comic (12:52)

Remembering Margaret (18:30)

Within the Confines (28:06)

Project Azorian (31:13)

An Ensemble Story (36:10)

Crafting the Mystery (42:35)

Pike's Lesson (48:50)

Set Pieces (53:51)

Spock Gives a Beatdown (1:01:26)

Pelia and Scotty (1:04:26)

Ortegas as Number One (1:10:05)

Wrapping Up with David (1:14:55)

Closing (1:19:12)

Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan

David Mack

Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)