And William Shatner has poetically wrapped up his quarantine captain’s logs.
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2020 Scribe Award Nominees
We’re delighted to announce the nominees for the SCRIBE AWARDS, presented every year by the International Association of Media Tie-In Writers. Winners will be announced on July 15! Congratulations to all nominees! It was a very good year for Media Tie-in writing! Three Star Trek books have been nominated! Star Trek: The Next Generation: Collateral […]
Online signing: Get autographed copies for Star Trek: Discovery — Die Standing!
We’re a month out now from the release of my new novel, Star Trek: Discovery – Die Standing, which bows on July 14 — and as it happens, all the events I’d intended to sign at either aren’t happening or have been postponed.
Tied Up With Tie-Ins: Alan Dean Foster!
After an irregular, infrequent attempt last year to kickstart this (hopefully) recurring feature here on the blog, here I am with the second installment in less than a month! The idea is simple: I’m a tie-in writer. Before that, I was a tie-in reader. I still am, of course, but way back when?
An interesting Agents of Influence observation.
I originally posted a version of this on my Facebook page, but upon further reflection I decided to have a bit more fun with it. So, bear with me. I’m writing this to avoid doing actual work for a little while longer. Anyway, it’s like this: An intrepid fan over on the TrekBBS has made…
Karp New Simon & Schuster CEO
Jonathan Karp has been named president and CEO of Simon & Schuster, taking over after former president Carolyn Reidy died unexpectedly of a heart attack on May 12. Simon & Shuster, as you likely know, is the publisher of the majority of all Star Trek books.
Star Trek: Articles of the Federation turns 15!
On this day fifteen years ago, Simon & Schuster released a Star Trek novel by me entitled Articles of the Federation. It is a very atypical Trek novel, as it isn’t about any of the characters we see on television or in movies (though we do see cameos by several such, including Spock, Kathryn Janeway, William Ross, and…
Star Trek’s Higher Frontier is Out Now
Author Christopher L. Bennett discusses his new book, Higher Frontier, with StarTrek.com.
Update – Shore Leave 42
It is with our deepest regrets that we have to announce the postponement of Shore Leave 42 due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. The event will return, stronger than ever, July 9 – 11, 2021. This is the first time in our 42-year history that we have had to skip a year.
The Almighty Star Trek Lit-verse Reading Order Flow Chart 2020 update
Star Trek collecting news: books, comics, games, toys, and more. The latest covers and blurbs, plus full schedules of forthcoming publications.
WATCH: Ethan Peck Reads Too Many Tribbles
It was the only logical quarantine decision.
Peter David’s Best Star Trek Novels
From Imzadi to Sulu, we’re looking at the best Star Trek novels from author Peter David.
Check Out an Exclusive Excerpt and Audio Q&A From Star Trek: The Unsettling Stars
Travel to the Kelvin timeline with the new novel from Alan Dean Foster.
Fight Like a Starfleet Captain With Kirk Fu
Dayton Ward shares the inspiration behind his newest book
The Story of Two Germans Writing a Star Trek Trilogy
Captain Picard is back. Really, I didn’t see that coming. Patrick Stewart reprising his iconic role as captain of the U.S.S. Enterprise—that was something to be excited about.
Christopher L. Bennet’s HIGHER FRONTIER annotations are up!
It’s been over a week since The Higher Frontier came out, so I figured I might as well go ahead and post the annotations (beware of spoilers). Also, just a reminder that I’ve started a Patreon page where I’ll be posting reviews and original short fiction: https://www.patreon.com/christopherlbennett
Simon & Schuster Is Up for Sale, ViacomCBS CEO Says
“Simon & Schuster is not a core asset. It’s not video based,” Bob Bakish told an investor conference about seeking strategic alternatives for the book publisher.
David Mack & John Jackson Miller To Attend MidSouthCon 38
I am going to be the Author Guest of Honor at this year’s MidSouthCon in Memphis, TN, from March 20–22! I will be speaking on panels, doing some meet-n-greets, and occasionally hanging out in the dealer’s room with my friend John Jackson Miller. Bring your books and pointed questions!
The Autobiography of Jean-Luc Picard – The Literary Lair
To celebrate his return to Star Trek universe, let’s take a look at the autobiography of one of Starfleet’s most beloved Captains. Support BlackScarabFilmZ o…
Star Trek Book Club 2019 Year In Review
What a year for Star Trek!


















