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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

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Frame Rate 88: Seems Legit

Frame Rate/ Shows / August 6th, 2012

Hosts: Brian Brushwood and Tom Merritt

Guest: Justin R Young

Pay TV, Amazon VS Netflix, YouTube double down, Aereo victory, and more!

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Running time:: 1:04:43

Tech News Today 557: Microsoft Serve

Shows/ Tech News Today / August 4th, 2012

Hosts: Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Iyaz Akhtar and Jason Howell

Embedding video not a crime, new broadcast network for mobile phones, no love for prepaid phones, and more.

Guest: Darren Kitchen

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Running time: 46:03

S&L Video – #09 – Interview with John Scalzi and Assassin’s Apprentice Kick-off!

Shows / August 4th, 2012

Here for your viewing pleasure are the two videos that, combined, compromise Episode 9 of the Sword and Laser! We interview the fantastic Mr. John Scalzi, and in our August book kick-off discuss one of Veronica’s favorite picks, Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb!