I think it comes through that we love both these properties and are trying to do right by both. And as we've done convention and bookstore signings over the course of the year, everyone has been super-friendly and complimentary. As soon as the series was announced, there was almost no negative feedback - everyone was excited.

Scott: The fans have been nothing but great on this. How has the fan reaction been? Both 'Star Trek' and 'Doctor Who' fans are a devoted, vocal bunch. Scott: 'Star Trek' comes a little easier, just because we've been working on that universe for so long, but the many different television series and films do make for a lot more to keep track of, compared to' 'Doctor Who,' which is more of a single unbroken line. 'Star Trek' or 'Doctor Who' - which universe do you enjoy playing around in more? Including some we never thought would be approved, like getting to use Captain Kirk and the Fourth Doctor. We managed to squeeze in all of our big ideas and character moments from our initial pitch to CBS and the BBC, and even expand on a few. Were there any plot elements or characters you wanted to work in to the story but couldn't because of space or time constrictions, or maybe even because the licensors wouldn't sign off?

It's a big event, and it kind of deserves its own breathing room. Scott: We thought it was important that 'Assimilation2' stand alone. Now that it's all over, will the events of 'Assimilation2' spill over in to any of the other 'Doctor Who' or 'Star Trek' books?ĭavid: No, there's not a direct connection between Assimilation2 and any other projects at this time. Woodward probably needs a little breather.) Scott: Nothing concrete at this time, but we have plenty of ideas should fortune smile upon us once more. Scott: Come on, you know we can't take sides! The Borg are a little spookier, but the Cybermen have an air of inevitability about them that's equally creepy.Īre there any plans for a sequel to 'Assimilation2?' Who's the bigger badder bad guy: the Cybermen or the Borg?

Doctor Who by Scott Tipton