Ask the Authors (Fandemonium)

[Elite Anubis Guard]

Same. I'm just so excited about all these new books. I hope Valhalla is on schedule. Think that's out for the first of October. Am going on holiday for 2 weeks in October so I need it for then.

[JMSwallow]

Did you write it via script adapation?

Is there another way? I worked from several drafts of the pilot scripts and adapted the plotline to fit a novel format; some of that involves moving scenes around, shifting viewpoints, etc. TV and prose have different styles of storytelling, so it's an interesting challenge translating one to the other.

Have you actually got to watch the show as well??

Some of it. I'm interested to see how the final edit reflects the shooting script.

Oh and do we have a release date?

That'll be announced soon.

[Elite Anubis Guard]

I suppose, what I meant to say was. Will it be released in time for the airing of the pilot?

[JMSwallow]

I suppose, what I meant to say was. Will it be released in time for the airing of the pilot?

As close as possible, I hope.

[Princess Awinita]

I am now curious, I read your short story Shifu JMSwallow and I must say, great work! But I have a question. To send a story like that one, what exactly are the requirements for it to get printed? Is there anything like "this many words" or "this is word limit do not go over it" or trhe like?

[JMSwallow]

I am now curious, I read your short story Shifu JMSwallow and I must say, great work!

I've never written a short story called Shifu.

But I have a question. To send a story like that one, what exactly are the requirements for it to get printed? Is there anything like "this many words" or "this is word limit do not go over it" or trhe like?

If you're referring to the short stories in the Stargate magazine, there is a set word-count, as there are with most articles in similar publications. The editor takes story ideas pitched from Fandmonium's pool of authors, and if they're approved by Titan and MGM, the full story is written and submitted.

[Princess Awinita]

I've never written a short story called Shifu.

If you're referring to the short stories in the Stargate magazine, there is a set word-count, as there are with most articles in similar publications. The editor takes story ideas pitched from Fandmonium's pool of authors, and if they're approved by Titan and MGM, the full story is written and submitted.

Those are the ones I'm reffering to yes Shifu Swallow (I'm Chinese Shifu = Master) You have pricked my curioucty more, Shifu Swallow, is it only those of the pool of autothrs, what of freelance writers? Or is it only Fandy/MGM writers only to write short stories for Stargate Magazine?

[JMSwallow]

Those are the ones I'm reffering to yes Shifu Swallow (I'm Chinese Shifu = Master)

Ah, my mistake. I'm very flattered!

You have pricked my curioucty more, Shifu Swallow, is it only those of the pool of autothrs, what of freelance writers? Or is it only Fandy/MGM writers only to write short stories for Stargate Magazine?

As I understand it, the Stargate magazine are only employing writers who have written for Fandemonium's book line and are not open to unsolicited submissions.

[Elite Anubis Guard]

And so you know James, GW posted new about the upcoming Air novelization and they said November release. Couple of quick questions regarding your experience. If I remember rightly, I'm sure adaptions get less time than normal to be written? Was this the case?

Did you enjoy writing the SGU characters and would you wanna come back for another?

[JMSwallow]

Couple of quick questions regarding your experience. If I remember rightly, I'm sure adaptions get less time than normal to be written? Was this the case?

That's generally true, but then you're not creating a story from the ground up, so it's a different kind of writing challenge.

Did you enjoy writing the SGU characters and would you wanna come back for another?

Yeah, I liked writing SGU; the thing about doing a pilot novelization is that you're writing early iterations of characters and storylines, and it'll be interesting to see how they grow and change. There's stuff in "Air" that clearly lays pipe for future storylines...

As for writing an original SGU story, I have some ideas, but I'd like to see more of the show first.

[Elite Anubis Guard]

Cool, thanks for answering. And another one, how did you end up being the one to write the novel?

[Princess Awinita]

Ah, my mistake. I'm very flattered!

As I understand it, the Stargate magazine are only employing writers who have written for Fandemonium's book line and are not open to unsolicited submissions.

*bows* All the more flattering when it comes from a Princess. But now i'm curious as EAG there, how did you get picked to write the polit novel for SGU? was it a betting pool, odd man out, raffle winner writes the novel? How exactly did you get picked to write it? Did everyone just say "he's doing it" and point to the guy on their left which eventually led to you?

[sinfuldraconis]

I got Valhalla in the mail today! I can't wait to read it!

[JMSwallow]

Cool, thanks for answering. And another one, how did you end up being the one to write the novel?

But now i'm curious as EAG there, how did you get picked to write the polit novel for SGU? was it a betting pool, odd man out, raffle winner writes the novel? How exactly did you get picked to write it? Did everyone just say "he's doing it" and point to the guy on their left which eventually led to you?

The simple truth is, they asked me and I said yes...

[katikatnik]

I'm happy to see that female authors are returning to the SGA book series. I admit that I missed the "female touch" in the latest books. Action is great, of that there's no doubt, but in tie-in novels, I like to see what makes the characters "tick", what makes their relationships work... Stuff that couldn't be covered in the series. That's why I adore Sonny Whitelaw's "Exogenesis" or Martha Wells' "Entanglement" in the SGA series and Julie Fortune's "The Sacrifice Moon" in the SG-1 series of books.

Great work, authors. I'm so happy that you keep the shows alive with your stories *bows*