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When narrow-minded fans become selfish, and only want Star Wars to be their Star Wars no matter what other fans like differently, they end up not only missing the point of how great it is to be a part of this amazing fandom, but also missing the point of the Star Wars saga itself.
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Yesterday in my talk at the Belvedere-Tiburon Library, I was delighted to get to formally announce my latest exciting official project for Star Wars: writing an article for Star Wars Insider magazine.
Read moreAlmost exactly three months from today, the release of X-Wing: Mercy Kill marks the triumphant return of a Wraith Squadron novel to the Star Wars Expanded Universe. It’s hard to believe that the Wraiths – and their accompanying mayhem, shenanigans, and camaraderie – have been a big part of my fandom experience for nearly a decade now.
Read moreAs I announced last month, tonight is my talk the Belvedere-Tiburon Library in northern California. I’m looking forward to seeing family and old friends, and meeting some new ones.
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FANgirl contributor Linda had already been tasked to review the latest Star Wars book, Scourge. She told me she likes assignments so when the opportunity came up to interview Jeff Grubb, I knew she’d be the perfect one to chat with the newest EU author.
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The month starts on an exciting note on May 3 with my talk On Science Fiction and Writing Wynde at the Belvedere-Tiburon Library in California. I expect even more great fun to follow in the coming weeks, including more news about Wynde as I push to the finish.
Read moreLast year at GeekGirlCon’s Star Wars Expanded Universe panel, an audience member posed the question – Where should I start? In our Expanded Universe where the books and comics present one continuous canon, this question pops up with regularity. I’m always interested to see how fans answer it. It’s natural to want to pitch our personal favorites in response, but not everyone who’s asking is going to have the same tastes. So when I’m presented with that question by a curious potential fan, I try to return a question to him or her before considering my response – What is it that you like?
Read morePart three of our season in review of The Clone Wars, Season Four.
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Linda’s back with a review of the Star Wars Expanded Universe’s latest addition – Scourge by Jeff Grubb.
Read moreA new poll, this time about your favorite Fate of the Jedi books.
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