Star Wars Book Report

Here is our episode 51 that we recorded live.  We finish our Fan Fic contest with our novel entries.  You answer our question of the show where we asked, "How would you like to see Maul used in Season 5 of the Clone Wars?"  Then, we dive into X-Wing: Rogue Squadron by Michael Stackpole.  There...

In this episode, we break down the novel that we have waited years for.  We devour Darth Plagueis by James Luceno.  We give our thoughts on the man that trained the man took over the galaxy.  We discuss what this novel means for the nature of the force, light and dark side, going forward in the...

In today's episode we talk to Bioware Game Writer and Novelist Drew Karpyshyn.  We talk about his work and the development of The Old Republic online PC game.  We discuss his Star Wars novels including the Bane Trilogy and The Old Republic: Revan, and what it's like to write a novelization tie int...

In today's episode we break down, The Return of the Jedi by James Kahn.  We discuss everything we liked and didn't about this novel.  We inexplicably ignore the Ewoks, but we do break down the final installment of our journey through the movie novelizations.  We also, discuss the experience throu...

Welcome to our Thanksgiving Special where Wayne and I break down the novelization of Empire Strikes Back by Donald F. Glut, and I promise we are more positive in today's show than we were in the previous two episodes. We share what we enjoyed and did not in this novel. We argue over the value of Lan...

In today's episode, Wayne and I dive into the novelization of Revenge of the Sith by Matt Stover.  We break down the absolute brillance of this novelization.  We share with you where this novel ranks among the Star Wars family of novels.  We discuss the very cool tip of the cap to the Expanded Un...

Most jam packed episode ever!  We break down and discuss The Phantom Menace by Terry Brooks, and we interview the author Terry Brooks himself, and speak with him on writing The Phantom Menace, and much more.  You can find more information on Mr. Brooks at http://www.terrybrooks.net/...

In today's episode, Wayne and I complete our journey through the Han Solo Trilogy, by breaking down Rebel Dawn by A. C. Crispin.  We talk romance, love, marriage, blasters, betrayal, gambling, spies, secret transmissions, and so much more.  We share our thoughts on the difficulties of writing a no...

In today's episode, Wayne and I break down book two of The Han Solo Trilogy of The Hutt Gambit by A. C. Crispin.  We share our likes and dislikes.  We discuss: Hutt politics, broken hearts, new friendships, old enemies, poisoned frogs, love at first sight, capes, and so much more.   Then, Wayn...

In today's show, Wayne and I discuss the idea of a prequel.  We talk about what makes a prequel so powerful and enjoyable, and we also share why prequels are so hard to get right.  Then, we jump into the prequel novel trilogy involving every one's favorite smuggler with a heart of gold Han Solo as...