My brother was trying to tell me last night that Lucas has now writen Episodes 7 - 9. I refuse to believe him.

There are talks of a tv series, but I don't know for what era. However, since the EU books have become so popular, it would really confuse things if Lucas wrote a different storyline for events after ROTJ.

but I can't say I'd be a shipper.

You've probably made a wise choice. I juggle like crazy between pairings and fandoms!