Summary: In this episode, we learn how to control Veronica using the power of her "true name": Nathan! Like the hot dogs! We also talk about the fine art of seducing writers. WHAT ARE WE DRINKING? Tom: Bear Republic: Racer 5 India Pale Ale Veronica: Red Wine QUICK BURNS GAME OF THRONES & WINDS OF WINTER news The Most Brilliant Fairy Tale Novel We’ve Read in Years Scott Lynch sets up a new blog Sci-Fi writers of the past predict life in 2012 Classic SF of the 1950s: beautiful books introduced by Gibson, Gaiman, Reed, Willis, Straub and others CALENDAR BARE YOUR SWORD Neil Gaiman's advice on how to seduce a writer. MOAR!! More kids What Else Are You Reading? > Renegade Read for August/September 2012: Cloud Atlas TV, MOVIES AND VIDEO GAMES Lorenzo Di Bonaventura wants Mark Wahlberg to play the Neuromancer Science Fiction Authors Who Could be Hollywood’s Next Philip K. Dick BOOK CHECK-IN Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb The meaning of your name EMAIL Dear Tom and Veronica, First of all, I love the show and I'm excited to be a part of your book club. I'd just like to thank you for this month's pick. I must admit I had my reservations about the novel (I'm not a huge fan of first person narration.) But I was quite surprised by how quickly the pages were turning. I was at the Half-Price bookstore and on page 13 when my brother showed me what he'd intended to buy. The Playstation version of Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain. Then it occurred to me I should try to read the book using Simon Templeman's voice as an older Fitz relating his childhood. The book went from pretty interesting to nothing short of awesome. The voice of Kain going through your head and narrating a tale of a boy's travails as he learns the trade of killing people? What's not to love? Anyway, I thought you'd get a kick out of that. Once again, thank you so much for the pick. I can't wait to see how it turns out. Take care guys. Yours truly, Dwayne. ADDENDUMS This podcast is brought to you by Audible.com the internet’s leading provider of audiobooks with more than 100,000 downloadable titles across all types of literature and featuring audio versions of many New York Times Best Sellers. For listeners of this podcast, Audible is offering a free audiobook, to give you a chance to try out their service. For a free audiobook of your choice go to audiblepodcast.com/sword.
