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Havac Title: Lit Mod of War Registered: Sep '05	Date Posted: 10/7/06 10:57am Subject: Author Analysis: Daniel Keys Moran
	Analyze and discuss the writing skills and strengths and weaknesses of our first short-story author. No bashing or gushing. Previous Author Analyses: Elaine Cunningham R. A. Salvatore Sean Williams and Shane Dix Greg Bear Kathy Tyers Darko Macan Vonda McIntyre Walter Jon Williams Kristine Kathryn Rusch Roger MacBride Allen John Ostrander Steve Perry Brian Daley Barbara Hambly Dave Wolverton Troy Denning Ann C. Crispin K. W. Jeter Sean Stewart Haden Blackman Greg Keyes Michael Stackpole Kevin J. Anderson Matthew Stover Michael Reaves Aaron Allston Go at it! -----signature----- "Is there a captain's hat involved in this?" "I . . . don't know what department I want. I need . . . pants."
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Commander5052 Registered: Aug '05	Date Posted: 10/7/06 11:48am Subject: RE: Author Analysis: Daniel Keys Moran
	Daniel Keys Moran, IMO, is probabaly the most underappreciated Star Wars author. His short story, "The Last One Standing" seems to have become the basis for most Fett characterizations, and "Empire Blues", which gave us the background of Labria, wasn't too shabby either. -----signature----- Honored recepient of Thrawn McEwok's Bronze Thranta™ A Liberal and proud of it "Politics is simply the continuation of war by other means." --Mandalore the Ultimate
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000 Registered: Oct '05	Date Posted: 10/7/06 3:32pm Subject: RE: Author Analysis: Daniel Keys Moran
	Daniel Keys Moran is the single best author to have graced the Star Wars franchise. That is all.
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Havac Title: Lit Mod of War Registered: Sep '05	Date Posted: 10/8/06 1:09pm Subject: RE: Author Analysis: Daniel Keys Moran
	Best short-story author by far. I Empire Blues. He's able to set a great tone with his stories, really getting into the character's head. I'm tremendously disappointed that we haven't gotten more from him. -----signature----- "Is there a captain's hat involved in this?" "I . . . don't know what department I want. I need . . . pants."
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_ViE_AcheRoN_ Registered: May '03	Date Posted: 10/8/06 4:20pm Subject: RE: Author Analysis: Daniel Keys Moran
	000 posted: Daniel Keys Moran is the single best author to have graced the Star Wars franchise. That is all. Damn straight. "The Last One Standing" is my favorite piece of Star Wars literature, bar none, and "A Barve Like That" isn't far behind. "Empire Blues" isn't one of my personal favorites, but it, too, is pretty high up there in terms of quality. I wish he'd come back. The EU could use someone with his ability these days. -----signature----- I Love Catherine I Love Catherine! I Love Catherine!!! PS, I do not love Catherine.
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Jodus Registered: Jan '05	Date Posted: 10/8/06 8:20pm Subject: RE: Author Analysis: Daniel Keys Moran
	Well, have to be honest, he wrote the definative Boba Fett for me and possibly more. The stories were well rounded and entertaining. He made Boba a person, yet still the Bounty Hunter we can all love. -----signature----- Adm.W.Janson: "Doomsday device you say? Now the ball's in Palpatine's court. I suppose I could part with one of them and still be feared..."
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Ashandarei Registered: Oct '04	Date Posted: 10/8/06 10:27pm Subject: RE: Author Analysis: Daniel Keys Moran
	Wait, HE'S the guy that wrote those two? My god. That ... IS Boba Fett. No matter how much the character has been mangled since ... every time I read his stories, I'm reminded why I was drawn to him in the first place. -----signature----- What is dead may never die, but rises again, harder and stronger.
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000 Registered: Oct '05	Date Posted: 10/8/06 10:32pm Subject: RE: Author Analysis: Daniel Keys Moran
	Yep, DKM wrote "A Barve Like That" under a pseudonym, apparently. Believe it or not, I actually really like ol' Bobby-- as portrayed by DKM. What I don't like is how subsequent portrayals have been all over the map with him. Comics I can understand, but DKM's nuances were particularly missed in the latest LotF installment. I'd like to know what editorial problems caused him to used a pseudonym for "A Barve Like That," providing the quote in the Wooki can be trusted.
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Halagad_Ventor Title: - Star Wars Author - SWRPG Designer Registered: Jul '01	Date Posted: 10/9/06 2:13pm Subject: RE: Author Analysis: Daniel Keys Moran
	Daniel Keys Moran (The Last One Standing) and Andy Mangels (Twin Engines of Destruction) created the two perfect depictions of Boba Fett for their respective media. Those are the two interpretations I try to stay loyal to when dealing with Boba. -----signature----- Abel G. Peña: http://www.abelgpena.com Star Wars Blog: http://blogs.starwars.com/abelgpena Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/abelgpena Second Prophet of the Church of Waru Recipient of a monstrosity known as a Mandalorian Ewok™
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Jodus Registered: Jan '05	Date Posted: 10/9/06 4:47pm Subject: RE: Author Analysis: Daniel Keys Moran
	I forgot about Engines of Destruction, wonderfully done in relationship to his character. At the same time showing his ruthless side, but also a softer side for the people. As for DKM, I would love to see more short stories by him. Especially more Fett stories, something earlier in his career perhaps. He did very well making his Last One Standing stretch several decades. In fact, when I get back to school, I think I'll pick up Last One Standing. Its due time for another read And Abel, glad to see u have good role models -----signature----- Adm.W.Janson: "Doomsday device you say? Now the ball's in Palpatine's court. I suppose I could part with one of them and still be feared..."
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_ViE_AcheRoN_ Registered: May '03	Date Posted: 3/9/07 8:46pm Subject: RE: Author Analysis: Daniel Keys Moran
	Halagad_Ventor posted: Daniel Keys Moran (The Last One Standing) and Andy Mangels (Twin Engines of Destruction) created the two perfect depictions of Boba Fett for their respective media. Those are the two interpretations I try to stay loyal to when dealing with Boba. That's very reassuring. -----signature----- I Love Catherine I Love Catherine! I Love Catherine!!! PS, I do not love Catherine.
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Brant_Flir Registered: May '05	Date Posted: 3/9/07 9:49pm Subject: RE: Author Analysis: Daniel Keys Moran
	I've never heard of this guy, but if he writes good Fett, then i've got to read some. Where can i find his pieces? -----signature----- THERE SHALL BE WIDESPREAD KILLING OF OBI-WAN!!! Royal Knight of the Twin Queens of the Fortress Long Live the Fortress Undergoing a 2nd Apprenticeship to Courtney_Solo
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Havac Title: Lit Mod of War Registered: Sep '05	Date Posted: 3/9/07 9:53pm Subject: RE: Author Analysis: Daniel Keys Moran
	Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina (though that's not a Fett story), Tales of the Bounty Hunters, and Tales from Jabba's Palace. -----signature----- "Is there a captain's hat involved in this?" "I . . . don't know what department I want. I need . . . pants."
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Brant_Flir Registered: May '05	Date Posted: 3/9/07 10:00pm Subject: RE: Author Analysis: Daniel Keys Moran
	Strangley, that is one of the stories that i haven't read in Mos Eisly... runs off to read it. -----signature----- THERE SHALL BE WIDESPREAD KILLING OF OBI-WAN!!! Royal Knight of the Twin Queens of the Fortress Long Live the Fortress Undergoing a 2nd Apprenticeship to Courtney_Solo
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Brant_Flir Registered: May '05	Date Posted: 3/10/07 12:03am Subject: RE: Author Analysis: Daniel Keys Moran
	Wow. He iss a great writer. Now I HAVE to read the Boba Fett one, it must be great!! -----signature----- THERE SHALL BE WIDESPREAD KILLING OF OBI-WAN!!! Royal Knight of the Twin Queens of the Fortress Long Live the Fortress Undergoing a 2nd Apprenticeship to Courtney_Solo
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