Have you ever wanted to write about Star Wars, but don’t know how? @chelseatzukowski.bsky.social & I share our stories on today’s @starwarslitpod.bsky.social episode. From early careers in journalism to Star Wars Insider — if we can do it, so can you! Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/4vxj...

Always a joy to yap with Meg about writing, Star Wars, and writing about Star Wars.

Some personal news: I wrote a few sentences for my space book today after not touching it for wayyyy too long.

Got a bit vulnerable in my newsletter, but it feels good to share my struggles and the weird balance of personal grief and professional achievements. Yes, I tied it all back to Star Wars books and The High Republic. Shoutout to @thisdadreads.bsky.social for the beautiful poster! tinyurl.com/ysuyd8ax

Popping in to say how cool it would be if we got a “Propaganda”- or “The Rebel Files”-style book about the HoloNet News and all the amazing journalists in Star Wars. I know someone who would love to write it 🙃 (Can you tell I’m getting distracted while researching and writing?)

Just revealed! Coming February 3, 2026 Outlaws: Low Red Moon by @mikechenwriter.bsky.social !!

That’s a wrap, so much fun stuff on its way!

What THR has meant @charlessoule.bsky.social “it’s all about the people ” @cavan.bsky.social “it’s this, connecting with people” @georgemann.bsky.social “taking the core SW story of hope and telling it through difference lenses” @tessagratton.bsky.social “I was encouraged to push the boundaries”

The world is…you know…right now, but Star Wars book mail makes things a little brighter. Our boys are back in Sanctuary: A Bad Batch Novel by Lamar Giles, out on August 5✨

Happy Beaumont Kin Day and first birthday to The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire by @chriskempshall.bsky.social. What a special, necessary book.

All of The High Republic is right here on my shelves. Less than a week until Trials of the Jedi and I cannot wait to scream about this book, this entire series, with everyone. Star Wars books, y’all.

Trials of the Jedi is something rare and special. It's fierce hope and light amid unwavering darkness. It's the belief in a better world, a brighter galaxy, no matter how unshakeable the darkness feels. Spoiler-free review of the last High Republic book: spacewizardbooks.substack.com/p/trials-of-...

This arrived in the post today! @chelseatzukowski.bsky.social has woven together a great article on the non-fiction books of Star Wars. And it meant I got to appear alongside the highly amazing @kristinbaver.bsky.social, @amyrichau.bsky.social, and Cole Horton!!!

I finished my ARC of Trials of the Jedi on Friday, and I’ve been a puddle of feelings all weekend. What a beautiful, special book that made me want to turn back to page 1 and read it all over again. More thoughts coming on June 3 and on release day, June 17. Star Wars books are magic.

Probably going to finish my ARC of Trials of the Jedi this weekend. Then what? WHAT THEN?

Lots to love and cry over in tonight’s episode of The Last of Us. But as a space nerd writing a book about space and rocket history, these scenes got me. FYI: The real Apollo 15 capsule is at the National Museum of the Air Force in Ohio. The countdown Ellie listened to was the Apollo 11 launch.

Oh, this cover art for Star Wars: The Last Order is PRETTY. I'm so excited to finally get a story set after The Rise of Skywalker - and it stars Finn and Jannah!

My latest for @supercluster.com: Historical analysis of Darth Plagueis the Wise. I scoured books like The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire by @chriskempshall.bsky.social, Secrets of the Sith, Legends novel Darth Plagueis, and revisited The Acolyte to try to paint a clearer picture.

Rewatching Rogue One after Andor season 2 absolutely hits harder now. But seeing Jedha destroyed, and hearing Krennic say “the last reminder of the Jedi - gone,” after reading The High Republic…it wrecked me.

*starts sweating* I can’t believe the ARC of the final book of The High Republic is on my Kindle. If I don’t read it then it’s never over right? (I’m obviously going to start reading ASAP) @charlessoule.bsky.social thank you and also sorry for all the screaming to come

Just one more book until this stack, and The High Republic, is complete. Feeling FEELINGS🥲

Re: Andor s2 ep9: I want to know more about the HoloNet News and the Senate press corps. I want to read about the news media and journalists in Star Wars. I want to follow reporters covering the Clone Wars, Ghorman, investigating the Empire’s secret super weapon. Manifesting maybe me writing them? 🤞🏻

After this week’s episodes of Andor, I am again seriously considering writing a book or class to teach real world history via recent Star Wars TV and novels. There’s plenty of unpack in season 2 and books like Reign of the Empire: The Mask of Fear. I remain so inspired by @chriskempshall’s books⬇️

Happy release day to The Acolyte: Wayseeker by Justina Ireland! It changed my mind (for the better) about Vernestra Rwoh. I adored Indara and want to be her when I grow up. Don't worry, Wayseeker DOES NOT spoil the end of The High Republic. Full review: spacewizardbooks.substack.com/p/the-acolyt...

Finished a Star Wars book, went to Free Comic Book Day at my local shop, saw Thunderbolts - the best Marvel movie I’ve seen in a long time. A great Saturday.

Just 2 more days until our Star Wars Day livestream! Here’s a sneak peek at the awesome merch we’re giving away on May the 4th. Tune in to win these and chat with us and Star Wars authors: 12pm EST on the gram✨ @thisdadreads.bsky.social Full details: spacewizardbooks.substack.com/p/tune-in-ma...

Out now: Star Wars Insider 231 with my two stories. I’m really proud of these. - Interview with @charlessoule.bsky.social about Trials of the Jedi - Star Wars history books deep dive with @chriskempshall.bsky.social @amyrichau.bsky.social @kristinbaver.bsky.social and Cole Horton

Come hang out with us and chat about Star Wars on the best day in the galaxy✨

Out April 29: Star Wars Insider 231 with two (!!) of my stories. - Deep dive into in-universe books ft. @chriskempshall.bsky.social, @kristinbaver.bsky.social, @amyrichau.bsky.social, and Cole Horton. - Interview with @charlessoule.bsky.social about Trials of the Jedi and The High Republic's end.

Some personal news: I’m finally FINALLY watching Resistance. I stg if anyone is mean to Neeku 👊🏻

Book news from Star Wars Celebration: Manga adaptations of JEDI: FALLEN ORDER and THRAWN are coming soon. Plus, special editions of "The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope - The Manga." Full details, character art, and spreads on my Substack: spacewizardbooks.substack.com/p/thrawn-jed...

Between Andor s2 and Revenge of the Sith in theaters, I’m going to be ✨so annoying✨ next week.

More footnotes in a Star Wars book! Be still, my historian heart😍

Watched The Rise of Skywalker last night for like the 100th time and discovered a new character to obsess over: Kalo’ne. I need more stories with this diva and her treadable on Pasaana.

Coming soon: A new Darth Vader novel from the author of Shadow of the Sith. Master of Evil by @adamchristopher.me is set sometime between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope and "chronicles Vader's haunting pursuit for the power to conquer death." spacewizardbooks.substack.com/p/star-wars-...

Let’s take a journey to the dark side together… Presenting STAR WARS: MASTER OF EVIL! Out November 11th from Random House Worlds. www.starwars.com/news/star-wa...

Our #StarWarsTheHighRepublic original manga storytelling continues today w/ THE EDGE OF BALANCE: PREMONITION from @djolder.bsky.social, Haining, and @viz.com. Don't sleep on this one. It's got Yoda lightsaber action, scary Nameless, and Marchion Ro. Plus, the art is absolutely awesome. Check it out!

The quote on the edges?? Can’t wait for this book to ruin me again for the 100th time.

Local libraries, y’all. This week my local library hosted one of their biggest events yet - a special presentation of How to Sell a Haunted House with Grady Hendrix. It was packed, but he was lovely and spent time with every single person while signing their books.

Happy new Star Wars book week to Into the Light by Claudia Gray - the last young adult High Republic novel. A bittersweet but heartwarming and hopeful ending to an incredible series of YA stories. I’m so proud of Reath Silas. spacewizardbooks.substack.com/p/review-the...

Today on @starwarslitpod.bsky.social, guess who’s back?? It’s @chelseatzukowski.bsky.social 🩷🩷🩷 We talk about everything Star Wars books and go on 1000 tangents. It’s a fun time. I admire Chelsea so much and am so lucky to get to call her my friend.

So I heard Daredevil's trending today! Enemy of My Enemy: A Daredevil Marvel Crime Novel that I wrote is out Sept. 23. A perfect read for anyone who feels Born Again 😉

Reign of the Empire: The Mask of Fear by Alexander Freed is finally out in the world. Deeply political, haunting, and full of grief over apathetic populism putting a dark side-wielding fascist in power. It’s essential reading. Full review: spacewizardbooks.substack.com/p/review-sim...

My recent book research trip on the Space Coast included KSC, the incredible American Space Museum, Space Force, and seeing my first rocket launch 🚀 Now, to finish the Florida chapter!

Happy Valentine’s Day from my favorite romances in Star Wars💖 Yes, I KNOW, I forgot Lost Stars but that Claudia Gray book is god-tier Star Wars.

roses are red star wars is fun

me when any program's AI assistant asks me if I want help writing:

New year, new projects✨ First, I finally made my Space Wizards Book Club an actual book club. We’re over on the Fable app reading Rogue One. fable.co/club/space-w...

The overstimulated urge to throw away everything in my house after the holidays

New year, same offer: Pursuing a career in #editing or book #publishing and have questions? My Msg's are always open for advice, resources, resume critiques, interview prep, venting, etc. Your needs are my needs. All are welcome - students / career pivoters, etc. This offer never expires