Michael Siglain
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Creative Director, Lucasfilm Publishing. New Yorker. Still not Batman.
Joined May 2014
As seen on @starwars, here's a better look at the brand-new concept art of Vernestra Rwoh in her mission attire from #StarWarsTheHighRepublic. Enjoy!
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Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and safe Christmas. May visions of sugar plums dance in your heads, and may the Force be with you. Always.
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Today we launch #TheHighRepublic. It's exciting, a little scary, and very surreal. To everyone who has helped get us here: THANK YOU. And to everyone about to take their first step into this larger world: happy reading, enjoy the books & comics, and may the Force be with you!
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Merry Christmas, everyone. Hope the old guy in the red suit is good to you all. Best wishes for a healthy and happy holiday, and may the Force be with you!
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CONGRATS to @CharlesSoule & @justinaireland for debuting at #1 and #2, respectively, on the NYT bestseller list for #StarWarsTheHighRepublic. And THANK YOU to all the fans for reading & supporting these new books. "We are all the Republic!"
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Because folks have been asking (including @urangelb), Chancellor Lina Soh was designed by legendary SW concept artist Iain McCaig and painted by superstar artist @GGriffinart. "We are all the Republic!" #StarWarsTheHighRepublic
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Today the era of #StarWarsTheHighRepublic goes beyond the printed page once again, this time in the form of the incredible live-action show #TheAcolyte. Thank you to all the writers & creators who got us here, and a big THANK YOU to all the fans for reading & supporting this era
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Four years ago today we revealed Project Luminous to be #StarWarsTheHighRepublic, and what a four years it's been. Thank you to all the readers & creators for joining us on this literary journey. It's appreciated more than you know. For Light and Life!
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This is a story about the golden age of the noble & wise Jedi Knights; about fear, friendship, love, horror, & hope; about light & dark. This is a story for everyone, w/ a book & a comic for everyone, to be read & enjoyed at everyone’s own pace. This is #StarWarsTheHighRepublic.
Here’s everything you need to know about Star Wars: The High Republic, an exciting period of Star Wars storytelling exploring the prime of the Jedi Order.
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Loved #TheAcolyte? Want more from the era of #StarWarsTheHighRepublic? Let’s start a countdown to TEMPTATION OF THE FORCE and reveal concept art between now and the book’s release on June 11. Up first is the Hero of Hetzal herself, the one and only Avar Kriss. Art by Diogo Saito.
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Happy New Year, everyone! May 2024 be filled with health & happiness, and may the steady blade of the lightsaber continue to shine bright & true. Thanks for creating, reading, & supporting our @starwars books, comics, & magazines. May the Force be with you.
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Five years ago today, and what a wild ride it's been. Incredibly proud of what our original crew--and current crew--have achieved. Also incredibly grateful for all of them, for all of our contributors, and for all of YOU. To our entire #StarWarsTheHighRepublic family: THANK YOU!
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Oh, we have a few ideas….
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Is it midnight yet? @claudiagray @DelilahSDawson @ctblauvelt @DrewDaywalt @katiecandraw @authoradambray #JourneytoJedi #FORCEFRIDAYII
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Today is the 1-year anniversary of the launch of #StarWarsTheHighRepublic & the release of The Fallen Star, which marks the beginning of the end of Phase I. THANK YOU to all who have joined us on this beautiful, surreal journey. We're still just getting started. For light & life.
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TEMPTATION OF THE FORCE releases tomorrow, and today we showcase concept art of Elzar Mann in mission attire from artist Diogo Saito. If you love Elzar, this book is for you. If you love Avar, this book is for you. If you love love, this book is for you. #StarWarsTheHighRepublic
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CONGRATULATIONS to the Luminous @claudiagray on INTO THE DARK debuting at #1 on the NYT YA bestseller list! And THANK YOU to everyone who has read and supported our #StarWarsTheHighRepublic books & comics. "We are all the Republic!"
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The Light of the Jedi goes dark. January 2022. From @claudiagray, @justinaireland, @djolder, @cavanscott, and @CharlesSoule. #StarWarsTheHighRepublic #SWTHRSDCC
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Congrats (and THANK YOU) to @KristinBaver, @jasoncfry, @ColeHorton, @amyrichau, & @Clayton_Sandell on STAR WARS: TIMELINES, which hits shelves today. This chronological guide to AGFFA is one of the most ambitious books to ever come from @DK and Lucasfilm Publishing. Check it out!
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The reaction to #StarWarsTheHighRepublic, to the Stellan Gios lightsaber, and to For Light and Life Day has been truly overwhelming. I love @starwars. I love The High Republic. And I love our creators & fans. You are all the best. And we are all the Republic. Thank you!
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Cover reveals for BEWARE THE NAMELESS written by Zoraida Córdova with art by Peter Antonsson and TEARS OF THE NAMELESS written by @George_Mann with art by @CoreyBrickley. And keep your eyes peeled for more #StarWarsTheHighRepublic news and announcements over the next few weeks!
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TEMPTATION OF THE FORCE releases today! We’ve seen our heroes now it’s time to focus on our villain. Here is the sinister Marchion Ro in all his shirtless glory. The Eye of the Storm is not to be trusted. or is he? Concept art by the awesome Diogo Saito. #StarWarsTheHighRepublic
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To everyone who has read, supported, and created #StarWarsTheHighRepublic: THANK YOU. Your kindness, generosity, passion, and creativity means the world. Thank you for joining us on this grand adventure that started in books & comics. For Light and Life!.
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Just wanted to take a moment on #StarWarsDay to say thank you to all the writers, artists, editors, & publishers who make our SW books. But most of all, thank you to all the fans for reading & joining us on this amazing journey. #MayThe4thBeWithYou
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Thank you, @Starwars, for my childhood, my teenage years, and my adulthood. Thank you to all the readers, creators, and fans that I'm lucky enough to call my friends & family. Thank you for years of inspiration and escapism and hope. Happy #StarWarsDay and #Maythe4thBeWithYou.
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The countdown to TEMPTATION OF THE FORCE continues with Jedi Knight Bell Zettifar and Ember the charhound by Diogo Saito. We’ll see Bell investigate a threat to the Jedi & the Republic. We’ll also see him deal with fear. I sure hope he’s going to be okay. #StarWarsTheHighRepublic
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3 years ago today: @justinaireland, @claudiagray, @CharlesSoule, @djolder, & @cavanscott at Skywalker Ranch. The beginning of the beginning. Thank you to everyone who has worked on, read, & supported #StarWarsTheHighRepublic. What an amazing ride it's been so far. Now buckle up!
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"Path of Deceit" from @tessagratton & @justinaireland w/ a cover by @CoreyBrickley releases one month from today. New era. New Jedi. New threats. It all begins here. This one is not to be missed! #StarWarsTheHighRepublic
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Just in time for #NYCC and the launch of Phase II, #StarWarsTheHighRepublic comes to Times Square! If you're in NYC, come check out our launch trailer above the Disney Store!
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If you're heading to #NYCC2024 check out the Lucasfilm Publishing panel today at 3:30pm in room 406.1 and the Dark Horse/Lucasfilm Publishing panel on Saturday at 1:45pm in room 406.2. Expect news and reveals, especially for #StarWarsTheHighRepublic. Hope to see you there!
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Centuries before the Skywalker saga #StarWarsTheHighRepublic is a story of the Jedi Knights at their height & answers the question: What scares the Jedi? W/ characters & formats for everyone & multiple jumping-on points, it’s an exciting & emotional epic. Hope you give it a read!
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Next in our countdown to TEMPTATION OF THE FORCE is empathetic Jedi Knight Burryaga the Wookiee by Diogo Saito. Burry goes through a lot in TOTF. In fact, his emotional journey in this story is key to the rest of the initiative. Don’t miss the one! #StarWarsTheHighRepublic
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Big congrats to @mikechenwriter on STAR WARS: BROTHERHOOD debuting at #11 on the NYT Best Seller List! The Force is strong with you, Mike! Extra thanks to all the fans for reading and supporting this book! #MTFBWY
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With #StarWarsTheHighRepublic we're exploring a new era--the golden age of the Jedi--with a story and a format for every reader & fan, because SW is for everyone. Start where you want. Read what you want. Maybe try something new. But above all, enjoy the adventure & the escapism.
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The countdown to TEMPTATION OF THE FORCE continues w/ the CORRECT Cair San Tekka by Ario Anindito. Cair is “a spy, a musician, a secret husband, a security aide, a secretary, a punk kid, a troublemaker, a pilot, and now a smuggler and freedom fighter.” #StarWarsTheHighRepublic
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THE FALLEN STAR has arrived, and it’s beautiful! Thank you to @DelReyStarWars for the early copy, and to the incredible @claudiagray for such an exciting and emotional story. This is one of Claudia’s best. Don’t sleep on this one!
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Calling all #StarWarsTheHighRepublic fans & cosplayers! If you're going to #StarWarsCelebration there will be a photo op by the fountain at 3pm on Friday 5/27 w/ @claudiagray, @justinaireland, @djolder, @CharlesSoule, & @cavanscott. Best cosplay wins a prize from the Luminous 5!
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#StarWarsTheHighRepublic launched w/ books, comics, & magazines. The initiative has grown into VR and now animation, w/ books based on that animation. That's surreal. Incredibly proud of this era & everyone working to create it. And incredibly grateful for everyone's support. TY!
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Our #StarWarsTheHighRepublic family photo at #SDCC2024. These folks are the greatest in the galaxy!
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The next #StarWarsTheHighRepublic middle grade novel, BEWARE THE NAMELESS, hits shelves on August 27. Written by Zoraida Córdova w/ art by Petur Antonsson, it's got monsters, humor, and heart, so preorder your copy now. Here's a sneak peek. I'm sure these kids will be just fine.
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A public service announcement for all upcoming #StarWarsTheHighRepublic books & comics, including ESCAPE FROM VALO and DEFY THE STORM. You've been warned.
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Here's our #StarWarsTheHighRepublic wave three teaser poster reimagined as an Irwin Allen-like disaster movie poster. Art by the incredible @philnoto, stories by luminaries @claudiagray, @justinaireland, @djolder, @cavanscott, & @CharlesSoule.
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I'm sure he's perfectly fine. It's normal to survive an exploding space station that falls into an ocean. Happens all the time. #StarWarsTheHighRepublic #WheresBurry
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All right, all right, all right! INTO THE DARK by @claudiagray hit the NYT list again--that's 4 weeks in a row and 8 consecutive weeks for our #StarWarsTheHighRepublic titles. Plus, THR #3 by @cavanscott & THRA #2 by @djolder hit stands today. Thank you all for reading & MTFBWY!
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Look at these #StarWarsTheHighRepublic beauties out now and coming soon. A format for everyone because @starwars is for everyone. Read one or read ‘em all. They pair nicely with Yorkshire Gold tea and homemade chocolate chip cookies. Enjoy!
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Wrapped our latest #StarWarsTheHighRepublic summit & broke bread w/ some of the best people in the galaxy: @claudiagray, @justinaireland, @djolder, @cavanscott, & @CharlesSoule. Exciting & unexpected plans are in the works. And, yes, we tried the grey stuff, and it was delicious.
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Bell and Loden and Ember and Maru and Starlight Beacon all come to Young Jedi Adventures!!! And so does @cavanscott!.
Major characters from the Star Wars: The High Republic books are making the jump to TV in Young Jedi Adventures. IGN has the full scoop from writer Cavan Scott and Lucasfilm's James Waugh.
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Congrats to @claudiagray on INTO THE DARK hitting the NYT list again this week. From our launch with LIGHT OF THE JEDI by @CharlesSoule & A TEST OF COURAGE by @justinaireland our #StarWarsTheHighRepublic novels have been on the NYT list for six weeks in a row. Thank you all!.
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What an outstanding, overwhelming, and emotional day at #StarWarsCelebration. Thank you to @starwars—and to everyone who has read, supported, and created #StarWarsTheHighRepublic. It truly means the world.
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LIGHT OF THE JEDI is a NYT bestseller 3 weeks in a row! Congrats to @CharlesSoule, @DelReyStarWars, @eschaefer, @jenheddle & the whole Luminous crew on a truly amazing achievement. If you haven't read it or our other #StarWarsTheHighRepublic books & comics, now's the time!.
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CONGRATS to the Luminous @cavanscott & @djolder on THE RISING STORM & RACE TO CRASHPOINT TOWER debuting at # 9 & 4, respectively, on NYT Adult and Children's Best Sellers Lists. And a big THANK YOU to all the fans & readers for the support. "We are all the Republic."
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October marks the start of #StarWarsReads month, which promotes literacy & storytelling through SW books, comics, & magazines. I hope you'll read & share a story or two with a family member or friend. There's room for everyone, and a story for everyone, in a galaxy far, far away.
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Join the Luminous Five -- @claudiagray @justinaireland @djolder @cavanscott & @CharlesSoule -- along w/ @Waughtang and yours truly as we take a behind-the-scenes look at #StarWarsTheHighRepublic in an all-new episode of Disney Insider, streaming tomorrow on #DisneyPlus!
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Next in our TEMPTATION OF THE FORCE concept art countdown is Master Yoda by Diogo Saito. Note the subtle THR filigree on his robe. Yoda doesn’t have a major role in TOTF, but he does have a pivotal conversation w/ one of the characters on the cover. #StarWarsTheHighRepublic.
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More STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC books coming summer 2021 from @cavanscott @djolder & @justinaireland AND original fiction will be returning to STAR WARS INSIDER this December w/ a High Republic story from @CharlesSoule (And what of @claudiagray? You'll have to wait and see!)
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Galleys & chapter samplers for THE HIGH REPUBLIC have arrived! Immensely proud of the Luminous authors—and everyone at @starwars @DisneyBooks @DelReyStarWars @Marvel & @IDWPublishing for their hard work on these & on the entire initiative. A new era of SW storytelling begins soon
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For those asking, the comic that's included with the Stellan Gios Legacy Lightsaber is a reprint of Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures 2021 Annual--the whole book, not just the Stellan & Vernestra story--w/ an all-new cover by @harveytolibao, w/ colors by Kevin Tolibao.
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Congrats to Timothy Zahn and @DelReyStarWars on Thrawn: Alliances debuting at #1 on the NYT list! And thanks to all the fans for reading and making this book a success. The Grand Admiral would be proud.
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September 5th is going to be a big day for #StarWars anthologies. Thank you to everyone who has worked on these, especially all of the incredible authors and editors. It's an honor to work with you. And thank you to all of the readers. It's a great time to be a Star Wars fan!
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Congrats to the luminous @claudiagray & @DelReyStarWars on THE FALLEN STAR hitting the NYT list!#TheHighRepublic is 7 for 7! Thank you all for reading and supporting these books. We are all the Republic!!!.
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CONGRATULATIONS to @kierstenwhite on STAR WARS: PADAWAN debuting at #1 on the NYT Best Sellers List! And THANK YOU to all the fans who have read and supported this title. #MTFBWY
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Phase I of #StarWarsTheHighRepublic comes to an explosive conclusion in January, w/ books & comics for readers of all ages. Here's a handy cheat sheet of what's available. Read 'em by format or read 'em all! And remember to preorder your copies wherever books are sold. MTFBWY!
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One week to go until "Path of Vengeance" is released. All roads lead to Dalna. and to the Night of Sorrow. #StarWarsTheHighRepublic
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Celebrating the reveal of #ProjectLuminous by taking a trip to Batuu with all-star authors @claudiagray @justinaireland @djolder @cavanscott & @CharlesSoule Bright suns!
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Two new #StarWarsTheHighRepublic mini-series are coming from @DarkHorseComics later this year. ECHOES OF FEAR by @George_Mann w/ covers by Eduardo Mello and DISPATCHES FROM THE OCCLUSION ZONE by @djolder, @crashwong, & Cavan Scott, w/ covers by @JR_Bartok. #ForLightandLife!
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To everyone who read, supported, and created our books, comics, and magazines this year: THANK YOU. I wish you all a healthy & happy 2021. May the Force be with you, and may the year ahead be a Luminous one.
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We hit a major milestone today w/ the release of #StarWars #50. Thx to all the fans for reading, & thx to @kierongillen @jasonaaron @MarkPaniccia @TommyGWrites @cracksh0t @HeatherAntos & all the interior & cover artists for making this happen. We're just getting started! #MTFBWY
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Due to printer delays, #StarWarsTheHighRepublic "Mission to Disaster" by Justina Ireland will be moving to a March 1st on-sale, but trust me when I say that the book will be worth the wait. Thanks for your patience, stay safe, and #MTFBWY!
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The fact that this is on the homepage of amazes me. It's truly overwhelming. Thank you to LFL, the Publishing & Story Group teams, our Luminous story architects, DPW & our licensing partners, & most of all, to the readers & fans. "We are all the Republic."
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We have a lot of exciting #StarWarsTheHighRepublic titles releasing in September, with three big comics hitting shelves today. Check 'em out and enjoy, and thanks for reading!
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Today's the day! STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC SHOW begins! Hosted by the incredible @KrystinaArielle, it'll feature discussions, insights, reveals, and special guests, including all-star authors @CharlesSoule & @justinaireland. Check it out and remember: We are all the Republic!.
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Very proud to launch Star Wars Adventures #1 today, an all-ages comic from @IDWPublishing that's perfect for padawans. and their parents!
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Calling all #StarWarsTheHighRepublic fans going to @SW_Celebration! Please join @claudiagray @LydiaYKang @George_Mann @djolder @cavanscott & @CharlesSoule for a fan meet-up & cosplay photo op on Saturday, April 8 at 3pm at the West Entrance. Hope to see you there & at our panel!.
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One week from today: "Whatever horror had finally stolen the life of Loden Greatstorm had made its way aboard the station. Starlight--supposedly a place of refuge--had become another source of danger." -- THE FALLEN STAR, by @claudiagray #StarWarsTheHighRepublic
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It's a big day for #StarWarsTheHighRepublic w/ the release of PATH OF VENGEANCE and the tpb of BALANCE OF THE FORCE both by the luminous @cavanscott. And for those asking, the audiobook of PoV will release on June 6. Thanks for reading--and listening. Hope you enjoy 'em!
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The countdown to TEMPTATION OF THE FORCE continues w/ Cair San Tekka by Ario Anindito. Cair is “a spy, a musician, a secret husband, a security aide, a secretary, a punk kid, a troublemaker, a pilot, & now a smuggler & freedom fighter.” Cair is awesome! #StarWarsTheHighRepublic
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Congrats to @crashwong and to everyone associated with DOCTOR APHRA on their GLAAD Media Awards win for Outstanding Comic Book. And thanks to @glaad and to all our fans for recognizing this character (and this book) again!
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Spending Sunday morning w/ two of our best @starwars anthologies. As I’ve said elsewhere, there’s something for everyone here. These feature incredible stories written by amazing authors, and they offer some much-needed escapism. Thx to all involved. Hope everyone enjoys ‘em!
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Today’s the day! #StarWarsTheHighRepublic continues with DEFY THE STORM by @tessagratton & Justina Ireland. It’s got heart, humor, hope…and horror. Enjoy!
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It's a big day for #StarWarsTheHighRepublic w/ the release of SWTHR #1 from @cavanscott and SWTHR: Shadows of Starlight #2 from @CharlesSoule. I'm incredibly proud of these comics & this entire initiative. I hope you check 'em out & I hope you enjoy 'em. You're in for a wild ride
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The Luminous Five: @justinaireland @claudiagray @djolder @CharlesSoule @cavanscott. It's been an honor to work with them. They are all-star authors, all-around amazing individuals, and masters of the Force. And their books & comics are pretty damn cool. #StarWarsTheHighRepublic
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The next #StarWarsTheHighRepublic novel arrives today w/ the excellent "Path of Deceit" by @tessagratton & @justinaireland. Set 150 years before our Phase I storytelling and 350 before Ep I, it's a great entry into SW publishing. And probably not what you'd expect. Enjoy the ride
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CONGRATS to @bethrevis on THE PRINCESS AND THE SCOUNDREL debuting on the NYT Best Sellers List! And a big THANK YOU to all the fans for reading and supporting this and ALL of our #StarWars books. #MTFBWY
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