Book #1: Star Trek: The Next Generation: Death in Winter (no spoilers)

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My first book of 2009 is Star Trek: The Next Generation: Death in Winter by Michael Jan Friedman.

I'd decided to pick up the last few Next Generation books, once I'd found out that the 24th century Star Trek novels are being worked into a cohesive universe moving forward from the last movie, Nemesis . This one, originally published in 2005, is the

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[man_of_majic]

Sounds like fun. I've never read a single Star Trek novel - but I did get sucked into the Star Wars novels for a few years.

How's your vampire script coming? I have an idea for you if you want it.

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Haven't talked to Michael in a bit, so I haven't gotten into it much. I gave him Todd's myspace address, but haven't heard back from him. Instead, I wrote an APA submission.

In the mean time, I'd love to hear the idea.

[man_of_majic]

Since you mentioned the role vanity plays in relation to this project - I thought why not have an extremely narcissistic vampire? You could find some really great insight into the character by having him long to look into a mirror again. He could even go so far as to carry a small mirror with him at times.

Anyway - it just popped up in my head so I thought you might could use it. If not - that's cool.

[man_of_majic]

Before I forget. . . No rant on the new Doctor Who? Hmmm?

[options3000]

Oh, I could rant, but I won't. I did watch the confidential that introduced the new guy. Steven Moffat has proven himself as a producer and writer, but this just seemed to come out of left field. The only way that it will work is if the guy can play old soul.