LEGO®, Star Wars™, and Sky on Fire: E.K. Johnston Builds Worlds Her Way|S5 EP208: Book Banter Podcast
- Dianne Burckhardt
- 6 hours ago
- 4 min read
From crafting stories in a galaxy far, far away to blazing her own path with Sky on Fire, multi–#1 New York Times bestselling author E.K. Johnston shares her love of storytelling, sci-fi, and building worlds one brick at a time.
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Hello My Happy People,
Oh, how I missed you! But we are back with a BANG to start Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt—Book Talk Podcast Season 5. We are kicking off Lovefest with someone who embodies pure creative joy. E. K. Johnston is not only a multi-#1 New York Times bestselling author and a dedicated professional who takes her craft seriously, she is also an unapologetic Star Wars fan who ended up writing for the franchise while still being one of its biggest fans.
In this episode, she talks about stepping into the galaxy far, far away to write Ahsoka, what it means to love a franchise from both sides of the page, and why fandom has always been a natural part of her creative life. We also get into her love of LEGO builds, including the massive Rivendell set that proves she has the patience of a saint and the heart of a true Lord of the Rings fan.
E.K.'s personality really shines in this conversation. She is funny, warm, insightful, and intensely passionate about storytelling. Whether she is talking about her recent book Sky on Fire, her worldbuilding process, or her lifelong love of epic worlds and big ideas, her passion shows up in everything she does.
She is the perfect person to open Lovefest because she reminds us all why we fall in love with stories in the first place. Her enthusiasm is contagious, her dedication is admirable, and her joy for her favorite fandoms makes this episode the best possible start to Season 5.
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E.K. Johnston, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Titan of the Stars
11th - S5 EP 209
John Newton, YouTuber and Acclaimed Author of The Shadows of Time Series.
18th - S5 EP 210
Jacque Gorelick, Freelance Writer and Debut Author of Map of the Heart
25th - S5 EP 211
Monte Schulz, Owner of the Santa Barbara Writers Conference and Author of Undercity
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Kristine Jensen, Award-Winning Writer and Author of Wednesday Club
11th - S5 EP 213
Jeremy Clift, Award-Winning Author of Space Vault
18th - S5 EP 214 PODCAST TAKEOVER!
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25th - S5 EP 215
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