Who would you most like to see write a Star Wars book?

HemlockGrey · Post by **HemlockGrey** » 2002-09-30 09:23pm

I would so want to direct an Ender's Game movie; Card would write the script. Nothing more.

Kelly Antilles · Post by **Kelly Antilles** » 2002-09-30 09:26pm

Cyril wrote:I would so want to direct an Ender's Game movie; Card would write the script. Nothing more.

He is writing the script.

HemlockGrey · Post by **HemlockGrey** » 2002-09-30 09:30pm

Right, that's how I would do it. He would be barred from doing ANYTHING else, though. I don't want to talk to him.

Kelly Antilles · Post by **Kelly Antilles** » 2002-09-30 09:39pm

Cyril wrote:Right, that's how I would do it. He would be barred from doing ANYTHING else, though. I don't want to talk to him.

Unfortunately, THAT is not true. He's been to Califorinia several times lately.

Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi · Post by **Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi** » 2002-09-30 09:49pm

Matthew Stover, George Orwell (too bad he's ), Tom Clancy, or Saxton.

consequences · Post by **consequences** » 2002-09-30 10:08pm

You know, David Weber's name literally popped out of my mouth as soon as I saw the thread title.

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2002-09-30 11:02pm

Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi wrote:Tom Clancy

Hell no. He's turned into a hack. the first few novels were good but the quality has gone down, way down. Red Rabbit was unreable, pure flag waving jingoism. I don't want to see that in the Star Wars universe. Not Ever.

[quote="consequences']You know, David Weber's name literally popped out of my mouth as soon as I saw the thread title.[/quote]

Another man who recognizes quality when he sees it.

Raxmei · Post by **Raxmei** » 2002-09-30 11:28pm

I think it would be interesting to see Vernor Vinge's take on the franchise.

Sabastian Tombs · Post by **Sabastian Tombs** » 2002-10-01 12:31am

How about Robert Frezza. Or Chris Bunch.

Eleas · Post by **Eleas** » 2002-10-01 07:35am

Stormbringer wrote:
Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi wrote:Tom Clancy
Hell no. He's turned into a hack. the first few novels were good but the quality has gone down, way down. Red Rabbit was unreable, pure flag waving jingoism. I don't want to see that in the Star Wars universe. Not Ever.

Here, here.

Kelly Antilles · Post by **Kelly Antilles** » 2002-10-01 09:02am

Eleas wrote:
Stormbringer wrote:
Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi wrote:Tom Clancy
Hell no. He's turned into a hack. the first few novels were good but the quality has gone down, way down. Red Rabbit was unreable, pure flag waving jingoism. I don't want to see that in the Star Wars universe. Not Ever.
Here, here.

And here we have another asshole writer.

Clancy would turn the whole book into one big military assault where he'd have to explain every little detail, which he couldn't because he knows nothing about the SW universe, I'm sure. Clancy is too wordy.

Eleas · Post by **Eleas** » 2002-10-01 09:09am

Kelly Antilles wrote: And here we have another asshole writer.

Clancy would turn the whole book into one big military assault where he'd have to explain every little detail, which he couldn't because he knows nothing about the SW universe, I'm sure. Clancy is too wordy.

You know who I'd want to write a book?

Robert Howard. Just to see it done.

Solid Snake · Post by **Solid Snake** » 2002-10-01 12:16pm

I'd have to go with Asimov. Maybe this man could fix Star Trek if he was still alive. If no one could do it, he could!!!!!!!!

Eleas · Post by **Eleas** » 2002-10-01 01:22pm

SolidSnake wrote:I'd have to go with Asimov. Maybe this man could fix Star Trek if he was still alive. If no one could do it, he could!!!!!!!!

Bah. Great concepts, but dry storytelling.

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2002-10-01 01:27pm

Chuck Sonnenburg.

Probably the best fanfic author I've read. His Worlds Without End saga is probably the best piece of versus fiction ever. He has an excellent grasp of the characters and knows how to write. I think he'd make a great Star Wars author.

Eleas · Post by **Eleas** » 2002-10-01 01:51pm

Stormbringer wrote:Chuck Sonnenburg.

Probably the best fanfic author I've read. His Worlds Without End saga is probably the best piece of versus fiction ever. He has an excellent grasp of the characters and knows how to write. I think he'd make a great Star Wars author.

Hell yeah. Chuck's the man. Plus, he does know how to "crack open a cold one"...

CmdrWilkens · Post by **CmdrWilkens** » 2002-10-02 12:13am

Eleas wrote:
Stormbringer wrote:Chuck Sonnenburg.

Probably the best fanfic author I've read. His Worlds Without End saga is probably the best piece of versus fiction ever. He has an excellent grasp of the characters and knows how to write. I think he'd make a great Star Wars author.
Hell yeah. Chuck's the man. Plus, he does know how to "crack open a cold one"...

I still think the circumstances under which that came out are some of the oddest imaginable for what he posted.Anyway instead of just writing a SW novel I think Chuck ought to publish a book title "The Gospel According to Chuck" just for kicks, and our amusement.

Eleas · Post by **Eleas** » 2002-10-02 01:59am

CmdrWilkens wrote:
Eleas wrote:
Stormbringer wrote:Chuck Sonnenburg.

Probably the best fanfic author I've read. His Worlds Without End saga is probably the best piece of versus fiction ever. He has an excellent grasp of the characters and knows how to write. I think he'd make a great Star Wars author.
Hell yeah. Chuck's the man. Plus, he does know how to "crack open a cold one"...
I still think the circumstances under which that came out are some of the oddest imaginable for what he posted.Anyway instead of just writing a SW novel I think Chuck ought to publish a book title "The Gospel According to Chuck" just for kicks, and our amusement.

You know just as well as I do that, while amusing, the act of doing so would rupture the printing industry together with all religious institutions, while its potent irreverence would spark a Jihad that would destroy the world.

On the plus side, I keep seeing the cover before my eyes. "The Gospel According to Chuck". Oh damn, screw the world, I want one!

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2002-10-02 09:46am

CmdrWilkens wrote:
Eleas wrote:
Stormbringer wrote:Chuck Sonnenburg.

Probably the best fanfic author I've read. His Worlds Without End saga is probably the best piece of versus fiction ever. He has an excellent grasp of the characters and knows how to write. I think he'd make a great Star Wars author.
Hell yeah. Chuck's the man. Plus, he does know how to "crack open a cold one"...
I still think the circumstances under which that came out are some of the oddest imaginable for what he posted.Anyway instead of just writing a SW novel I think Chuck ought to publish a book title "The Gospel According to Chuck" just for kicks, and our amusement.

Who's to say he couldn't do both? Star Wars and the Crusade/Jihad inspiring tome.

And what's this "crack open a cold one" business? Sounds like there is a rather interesting story behind that one.

Eleas · Post by **Eleas** » 2002-10-02 12:13pm

Stormbringer wrote: And what's this "crack open a cold one" business? Sounds like there is a rather interesting story behind that one.

Allow me...

Chuck, Lord of the Dance wrote:
From: "Chuck"
Subject: Don't mind this
Date: 25 Aug 2000 00:00:00 GMT
Newsgroups: alt.startrek.vs.starwars

My server seems to be acting up lately; not giving me all the posts, and it
looks like it might not be sending them out, so I'm just trying this out.
So you can ignore this.

Ah, so you're not ignoring this. Shame shame. Now is your last chance; if
you do not leave now I will say the most disgusting thing I can think of.

Okay, it cannot be said that I do not warn. Very well. I think the
investment in the future should be a chain of brothels specializing in
necrophilia (that's sex with the dead, if you don't know). The reason being
that it's far easier than having to dig them up yourself, so you'll get
almost 100% of the market. Also, you don't have to pay the employees,
although you do have to empty them out now and then, which is probably gross
I'll be the first to admit. Anyway, I believe it is the market of the
twenty-first century. I even have a slogan: "Crack open a cold one."

Don't you wish you would have just not read this?

--
Chuck

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2002-10-02 12:38pm

My God, only Chuck could come up with some so hilariously disturbing. (or is it disturbingly hilarious?)

spongyblue · Post by **spongyblue** » 2002-10-02 02:57pm

Dr. Suess

Solid Snake · Post by **Solid Snake** » 2002-10-02 06:44pm

CmdrWilkens wrote:
Eleas wrote:
Stormbringer wrote:Chuck Sonnenburg.

Probably the best fanfic author I've read. His Worlds Without End saga is probably the best piece of versus fiction ever. He has an excellent grasp of the characters and knows how to write. I think he'd make a great Star Wars author.
Hell yeah. Chuck's the man. Plus, he does know how to "crack open a cold one"...
I still think the circumstances under which that came out are some of the oddest imaginable for what he posted.Anyway instead of just writing a SW novel I think Chuck ought to publish a book title "The Gospel According to Chuck" just for kicks, and our amusement.

Speaking of which, why the hell hasnt he updated Sci-Fi Debris? I want part three of the Arr Chronicals! He's not dead, is he?

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2002-10-02 08:08pm

spongyblue wrote:Dr. Suess

Not that fucked up.