Originally envisioned and run as a month-long special feature in
The Couch Potato, it quickly became clear that the wealth of information, facts, articles and just good old-fashioned fun I could feature here would not be contained within the confines of four short weeks. As I wrote, more ideas occurred to me and I just started enjoying it so much that I felt I needed to remove any time restriction on the project, and allow it to run for as long as I could. Therefore, with slightly less fanfare than before but with considerably more excitement and anticipation, let me open hailing frequencies and bid you welcome aboard, extending an invitation to one and all
Unlike the previous incarnation of this special, written seven years ago now, this will include ALL incarnations of the franchise - yes, including
The Animated Series! - up to and including both
Picard and, if I can get access to them, the very latest,
Lower Decks and
Prodigy, as well as any others that may crop up in the future. I'll also be looking at every
Star Trek movie made, including those from the "reboot" universe. I will also, over the course of time, read some of the novels and perhaps review them, may look into the various games - basically, anything and everything to do with
Star Trek is likely to be here. I'm also considering featuring any tributes, fan shows, projects and even something like
The Orville, which, let's face it, is basically an homage to
TNG.
And while someone somewhere else described this as "a series of essays" - something I agree with, admit to and make no apologies for - there should be no sense among readers that they can't contribute. As in all of my many journals I welcome all comment, debate, argument, suggestions, criticisms and offers of large sums of money for my services. Anyone and everyone can take part, but at the same time nobody is expecting you to. If your bag is just to read and enjoy, then that's fine too. I'm happy to write till my hands fall off and then source replacement ones. I've plenty in this head that needs to get out on the written page, or post, and while I don't require input from anyone, I always welcome it.
So, whether you're a reader or a potential contributor, welcome and I hope you find something here to entertain and interest you.
Now, about those docking bay doors? Mister Scott? Now would be a good time....
