Veronica Belmont and Tom Merritt

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The Sword and Laser (S&L) is a science fiction and fantasy-themed book club, video show and podcast, started by Veronica Belmont and Tom Merritt. The main goal of the club is to build a strong online community of sci-fi / fantasy buffs, and to discuss and enjoy books of both genres.

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S&L Podcast - #193 - Kiss from a Queen (on the Face)
October 15, 2014 00:50:45
S&L Podcast - #193 - Kiss from a Queen (on the Face)
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In Neil Gaiman's new book, The Sleeper and the Spindle, Sleeping Beauty gets woken by a Queen's kiss. And there's pictures so it did happen. Fictionally speaking. We also discuss The Steel Remains ...
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S&L Podcast - #193 - Kiss from a Queen (on the Face)

In Neil Gaiman’s new book, The Sleeper and the Spindle, Sleeping Beauty gets woken by a Queen’s kiss. And there’s pictures so it did happen. Fictionally speaking. We also discuss The Steel Remains by Richard K. Morgan, and find out people are pleasantly surprised by the techno-thrilling coming of age fantasy that is Alif the Unseen.

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October 15, 2014 00:50:45

Delilah S. Dawson: Why Whimsydark Rules
October 21, 2014 19:21:21
S&L Podcast - #194 - Delilah S. Dawson: Why Whimsydark Rules
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We had a lovely time chatting with author Delilah S. Dawson about her struggles with Ikea furniture, brilliance on Twitter and the coining of Whimsydark. There's also a fair amount about blud and h...
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Delilah S. Dawson: Why Whimsydark Rules

We had a lovely time chatting with author Delilah Dawson about her struggles with Ikea furniture, brilliance on Twitter and the coining of Whimsydark. There's also a fair amount about Blud and humans.

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October 21, 2014 19:21:21

S&L Podcast - #195 - Why It's OK to Hate My Favorite Book
October 30, 2014 20:56:24
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S&L Podcast - #195 - Why It's OK to Hate My Favorite Book

http://swordandlaser.com/home/2014/10/30/sl-podcast-195-why-its-ok-to-hate-my-favorite-book It's a jam-packed episode this week with great news for Ann Leckie and Andy Weir, our wrap-up of Alif the Unseen, Kickoff of Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep and the determination that it's OK to hate the book I love.

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October 30, 2014 20:56:24

S&L Podcast - #196 - Would Vegetarians Eat Electric Meat?
November 12, 2014 01:38:39
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S&L Podcast - #196 - Would Vegetarians Eat Electric Meat?

http://swordandlaser.com/home/2014/11/11/sl-podcast-196-would-vegetarians-eat-electric-meat We have some awesome World Fantasy winners to talk about, some exciting casting news for The Magicians and The Expanse, but it really gets interesting when our “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep” check-in turns into an ethics of meat-eating discussion.

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November 12, 2014 01:38:39

S&L Podcast - #197 - Veronica is a Cannibal
November 26, 2014 03:13:51
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S&L Podcast - #197 - Veronica is a Cannibal

http://swordandlaser.com/home/2014/11/25/sl-podcast-197-veronica-is-a-cannibal We sing the praises of Ursula K. Leguin, marvel at the casting of HBO's Westworld, announce our December book pick and wrap up Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep by Philip K. Dick. Also, Veronica admits she would eat people. Ed. note: I would eat people -V

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November 26, 2014 03:13:51

S&L Podcast - #198 - The Most Hated Phrases in SciFi
December 10, 2014 03:52:37
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S&L Podcast - #198 - The Most Hated Phrases in SciFi

http://swordandlaser.com/home/2014/12/9/sl-podcast-198-the-most-hated-phrases-in-scifi This week we're busy. We congratulate the winners of several year-end awards. We kick off our December book pick, The Night Circus, a beautiful novel by Erin Morgenstern. And we dive into some of the most wretched and hated terms and phrases in the professions of authorship. Mary Sue is under siege!

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December 10, 2014 03:52:37

Daniel R Harlow I may have to check "The Night Circus," I'm intrigued. Big ups on the beer choice! I'd always check whenever I'd head out for dinner or drinks. "You got any Red Trolley?" "We have Red Hook.." "...Meh.." -Then I'd usually grab a Sammy, because that's what us Boston guys from Rhode Island do. So I'm bouncing back and forth between Atwoods "MaddAddam" and "Justice" by Jennifer Harlow. Because, why read one book when you can read two? Before them, I finished "The Slow Regard of Silent Things" -I loved it. Whoever didn't fall in love with Auri back in her debut is as heartless as a SoCal self gratifying arrogant ass. I've met some Auri's in my life, I'm glad Rothfuss didn't give us the painful details of what led her down there. I was planning on starting De Camp's "The Ancient Engineers" after the two I'm reading now, because someone handed it off to me and I'm into that sort of thing as well; then again, it might go on hold so I can try out some Morgenstern. Someone also turned me onto Nathaniel Philbrik's "In the Heart of the Sea" over Thanksgiving. I'm thinking about diving through it before they produce the adaptation film. It was described to me as either being inspired by Moby Dick, or is more closely to the actual tale of Moby Dick than Moby Dick was? I don't recall, it's something like that. I just remember having flashes of him saying, "So, it's like the Mobiest of Dicks!" while envisioning throwing a big fish into a cherry red convertible sports car. But that's me. During your lovely episode, I was drinking Crystal Light Fruit punch. Back in Florida it was one of my go to mixers for flavored Vodka, though I don't do the alcohol thing anymore. Thanks for the cast, enjoyed it much.

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Episode 5: Motive Nation
June 2, 2015 19:02:11
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Episode 7: You Come Here A Lot?
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Hypothetical Help Episode 8
June 24, 2015 03:15:05
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Episode 10: A Streetcar Named Desire
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Episode 11: Blame Canada
July 16, 2015 01:54:04
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Episode 12: The Adult World
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Episode 13: Too Much Death
August 11, 2015 16:24:52
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Episode 14: Keep Your Eyes on the Prize
August 24, 2015 15:32:02
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Episode 15: Going Back
August 26, 2015 21:47:11
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