Two Roads (Stargate SG-1 #24) by Geonn Cannon

Two Roads

(Stargate SG-1 #24)

By Geonn Cannon

Okay, let me start by saying I am a big time Stargate fan. So much so, that when Geonn came to me and told me that he wrote these books, I was totally in disbelief. And when he showed me all of us his work, and what all he had written, and the fact that he had sought me out, I was totally honored. 

As a big time Stargate fan, this was and always will be one of the biggest honors I have ever had. And not to play favorites, this will always be one of my favorite reviews too.

I will tell you, as I read this book, knowing the characters as I do, Geonn can and does represent them just as they are on the TV Series. Jack is just as corny, and Daniel Jackson is just as nerdy and into the relics as ever. 

And bringing back Vala, also another one of my favorite characters, is another great choice. She is so sexy and silly. 

The Goa’uld as we all know, have been defeated, and the Jaffa are free. But fortunately Daniel Jackson, while on another planet makes a discovery and finds a device designed to exterminate the Jaffa who have dared to defy their gods.

And as we all know, Vala is a common thief, and this device could be a prize to her…I mean if you know Vala the goal is money and who can get the best prize, so to speak.

I also like the fact that Geonn wasn’t afraid to bring two new characters into the fold. Artifacts and investigations, and the team of SG1 all tight knit. I could see everything as if I was literally watching the show on the television. Only without the annoying commercials, but the best part was, I felt like I was right there!

The writing was amazing, and I felt like MGM made the right choice in choosing Geonn to carry on their wonderful saga. Even though MGM decided it wasn’t worthy of airing any further.

If, like me, you are a stargate fan, you will need and want to read this. It is an excellent book. It’s well written and follows along completely, and the characters are exactly as they are on screen, when put into print. 

I give Geonn Cannon five stars, more if my scale went beyond five stars, but it doesn’t. He is an amazing writer, and a true artist. I suggest buying this book, and joining the Geonn fan club, as I have! He has true talent!

Here are my questions for Geonn:

1. What made you write this book?

You'd have had to fight me not to! It was a dream of mine to write for Stargate because the world was so rich and full of potential, and I loved the characters so much. I got to know a few people who were Stargate authors (Jo Graham, Melissa Scott, and Amy Griswold) and they ended up mentioning me to the publisher. 

2. Are you a stargate fan?

Oh absolutely. I used to record the episodes on VHS, then I would copy that onto another tape so I could edit out the commercials. This was before every show was on DVD, of course. So much easier now. And in 2004, I went on my first real vacation to attend Gatecon in Vancouver, where I met the late great Don Davis, Amanda Tapping, Teryl Rothery, and far too many others to name them all (see picture). 

3. How long did it take you to write this book?

It took about a month to write, and then a bit longer for revising and edits, etc. The whole process was incredibly quick, even waiting for MGM's round of edits didn't take very long. I think I started it in January and it was published in June or July of that same year.

4. How many Stargate books have you written?

Just this one! I've also contributed two short stories to their anthologies.

5. Who is your favorite stargate character?

Either Sam Carter or Janet Fraiser. Tough women in a typically-male world is my genre, and both characters were just so great. Funny, brilliant, tough, not afraid of emotion but not crippled by it, either. There's a little bit of both Sam and Janet in every character I write.

6. Have you ever met anyone from Stargate?

See above! I bumped elbows with Apophis (he was eating fries at the time, so his fingers were greasy), I nodded at Christopher Judge and Corin Nemec in a hotel corridor, JR Bourne accidentally stole my pen, and Don S Davis proved to be one of the most amazing and down-to-earth human beings you'll ever meet. I was hugged by Amanda Tapping and sat next to Teryl Rothery for a photo. I mean, in the picture you can see Amanda and Teryl are both touching me. ::g:: 

7. Do you plan on writing more stargate books?

I don't know! I have so many writing projects going on, and a Stargate novel requires so much prep and cooperation from both sides, that I'm not sure I'd have the time to commit to it. I would love to revisit the world, and hopefully I keep being brought in for the short story anthologies! 

8. What are your hobbies?

Reading and watching TV... and writing. I keep a tough schedule of releasing four books per year, so I don't really have time for other hobbies. ;)

9. Please share with us your links to follow you:

I have free stories on my website (http://www.geonncannon.com/). Squire's Isle may spoil some novels, but Underdogs is spoiler-free if you stick to Volume 1. All of my novels and the short story anthologies I've contributed to can be found in my website's store (http://store.geonncannon.com/) and you can subscribe to my Patreon to get exclusive stories and sneak peeks at future novels! (https://www.patreon.com/GeonnCannon). And follow me on Twitter! @GeonnCannon

Stargate SG-1: Two Roads by Geonn Cannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Okay, let me start by saying I am a big time Stargate fan. So much so, that when Geonn came to me and told me that he wrote these books, I was totally in disbelief. And when he showed me all of us his work, and what all he had written, and the fact that he had sought me out, I was totally honored.

As a big time Stargate fan, this was and always will be one of the biggest honors I have ever had. And not to play favorites, this will always be one of my favorite reviews too.

I will tell you, as I read this book, knowing the characters as I do, Geonn can and does represent them just as they are on the TV Series. Jack is just as corny, and Daniel Jackson is just as nerdy and into the relics as ever.

And bringing back Vala, also another one of my favorite characters, is another great choice. She is so sexy and silly.

The Goa’uld as we all know, have been defeated, and the Jaffa are free. But fortunately Daniel Jackson, while on another planet makes a discovery and finds a device designed to exterminate the Jaffa who have dared to defy their gods.

And as we all know, Vala is a common thief, and this device could be a prize to her…I mean if you know Vala the goal is money and who can get the best prize, so to speak.

I also like the fact that Geonn wasn’t afraid to bring two new characters into the fold. Artifacts and investigations, and the team of SG1 all tight knit. I could see everything as if I was literally watching the show on the television. Only without the annoying commercials, but the best part was, I felt like I was right there!

The writing was amazing, and I felt like MGM made the right choice in choosing Geonn to carry on their wonderful saga. Even though MGM decided it wasn’t worthy of airing any further.

If, like me, you are a stargate fan, you will need and want to read this. It is an excellent book. It’s well written and follows along completely, and the characters are exactly as they are on screen, when put into print.

I give Geonn Cannon five stars, more if my scale went beyond five stars, but it doesn’t. He is an amazing writer, and a true artist. I suggest buying this book, and joining the Geonn fan club, as I have! He has true talent!

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