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Star Wars: From A Certain Point Of View: The Empire Strikes Back

Star Wars: From A Certain Point Of View: The Empire Strikes Back

By Del Rey Star Wars

Author commentary for the Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.

Listen to the contributors discuss the inspiration and creative process behind their short stories with members of the Star Wars Books editorial team! The perfect companion to your From a Certain Point of View experience.

Note: Spoilers ahead! We encourage listeners to read the book before diving into this audio companion.
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"Fake It Till You Make It" by Cavan Scott

Star Wars: From A Certain Point Of View: The Empire Strikes BackDec 03, 2020

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"The Whills Strike Back" by Tom Angleberger

"The Whills Strike Back" by Tom Angleberger

Author Tom Angleberger chats with Star Wars books editor Tom Hoeler about their short story, "The Whills Strike Back," from the Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.

Dec 10, 202011:07
"Right-Hand Man" by Lydia Kang

"Right-Hand Man" by Lydia Kang

Author Lydia Kang chats with Star Wars books editor Alex Davis about their short story, "Right-Hand Man," from the Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.

Dec 10, 202013:39
"The Backup Backup Plan" by Anne Toole

"The Backup Backup Plan" by Anne Toole

Author Anne Toole chats with Star Wars books editor Tom Hoeler about their short story, "The Backup Backup Plan," from the Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.

Dec 10, 202009:18
"The Man Who Built Cloud City" by Alexander Freed

"The Man Who Built Cloud City" by Alexander Freed

Author Alexander Freed chats with Star Wars books editor Alex Davis about their short story, "The Man Who Built Cloud City," from the Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.

Dec 10, 202013:32
"The Witness" by Adam Christopher

"The Witness" by Adam Christopher

Author Adam Christopher chats with Star Wars books editor Alex Davis about their short story, "The Witness," from the Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.

Dec 10, 202015:36
"Into the Clouds" by Karen Strong

"Into the Clouds" by Karen Strong

Author Karen Strong chats with Star Wars books editor Elizabeth Schaefer about their short story, "Into the Clouds," from the Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.

Dec 10, 202007:16
"Due on Batuu" by Rob Hart

"Due on Batuu" by Rob Hart

Author Rob Hart chats with Star Wars books editor Elizabeth Schaefer about their short story, "Due on Batuu," from the Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.

Dec 10, 202007:05
"Faith in an Old Friend" by Brittany N. Williams

"Faith in an Old Friend" by Brittany N. Williams

Author Brittany N. Williams chats with Star Wars books editor Elizabeth Schaefer about their short story, ""Faith in an Old Friend"," from the Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.

Dec 10, 202010:35
"No Time for Poetry" by Austin Walker

"No Time for Poetry" by Austin Walker

Author Austin Walker chats with Star Wars books editor Tom Hoeler about their short story, "No Time for Poetry," from the Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.

Dec 03, 202016:42
"Beyond the Clouds" by Lilliam Rivera

"Beyond the Clouds" by Lilliam Rivera

Author Lilliam Rivera chats with Star Wars books editor Alex Davis about their short story, "Beyond the Clouds," from the Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.

Dec 03, 202012:36
"But What Does He Eat?" by S. A. Chakraborty

"But What Does He Eat?" by S. A. Chakraborty

Author S. A. Chakraborty chats with Star Wars books editor Tom Hoeler about their short story, "But What Does He Eat?," from the Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.

Dec 03, 202014:02
"Fake It Till You Make It" by Cavan Scott

"Fake It Till You Make It" by Cavan Scott

Author Cavan Scott chats with Star Wars books editor Tom Hoeler about their short story, "Fake It Till You Make It," from the Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.

Dec 03, 202015:21
"There Is Always Another" by Mackenzi Lee

"There Is Always Another" by Mackenzi Lee

Author Mackenzi Lee chats with Star Wars books editor Alex Davis about their short story, "There Is Always Another," from the Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.

Dec 03, 202013:09
"Standard Imperial Procedure" by Sarwat Chadda

"Standard Imperial Procedure" by Sarwat Chadda

Author Sarwat Chadda chats with Star Wars books editor Alex Davis about their short story, "Standard Imperial Procedure," from the Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.

Dec 03, 202013:13
"Wait for It" by Zoraida Córdova

"Wait for It" by Zoraida Córdova

Author Zoraida Córdova chats with Star Wars books editor Elizabeth Schaefer about their short story, "Wait for It," from the Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.

Dec 03, 202011:33
"STET!" by Daniel José Older

"STET!" by Daniel José Older

Author Daniel José Older chats with Star Wars books editor Alex Davis about their short story, "STET!" from the Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.

Dec 03, 202012:25
"Tooth and Claw" by Michael Kogge

"Tooth and Claw" by Michael Kogge

Author Michael Kogge chats with Star Wars books editor Tom Hoeler about their short story, "Tooth and Claw," from the Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.

Dec 03, 202015:26
"Vergence" by Tracy Deonn

"Vergence" by Tracy Deonn

Author Tracy Deonn chats with Star Wars books editor Elizabeth Schaefer about their short story, "Vergence," from the Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.

Dec 03, 202013:34
"Lord Vader Will See You Now" by John Jackson Miller

"Lord Vader Will See You Now" by John Jackson Miller

Author John Jackson Miller chats with Star Wars books editor Tom Hoeler about their short story, "Lord Vader Will See You Now," from the Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.

Nov 19, 202016:23
"This Is No Cave" by Catherynne M. Valente

"This Is No Cave" by Catherynne M. Valente

Author Catherynne M. Valente chats with Star Wars books editor Tom Hoeler about their short story, "This Is No Cave," from the Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.

Nov 19, 202020:35
"Disturbance" by Mike Chen

"Disturbance" by Mike Chen

Author Mike Chen chats with Star Wars books editor Tom Hoeler about their short story, "Disturbance," from the Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.

Nov 19, 202016:26
"The First Lesson" by Jim Zub

"The First Lesson" by Jim Zub

Author Jim Zub chats with Star Wars books editor Alex Davis about their short story, "The First Lesson," from the Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.

Nov 19, 202016:06
"Amara Kel’s Rules for TIE Pilot Survival (Probably)" by Django Wexler

"Amara Kel’s Rules for TIE Pilot Survival (Probably)" by Django Wexler

Author Django Wexler chats with Star Wars books editor Tom Hoeler about their short story, "Amara Kel’s Rules for TIE Pilot Survival (Probably)," from the Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.

Nov 19, 202014:46
"The Final Order" by Seth Dickinson

"The Final Order" by Seth Dickinson

Author Seth Dickinson chats with Star Wars books editor Alex Davis about their short story, "The Final Order," from the Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.

Nov 19, 202010:04
"Rendezvous Point" by Jason Fry

"Rendezvous Point" by Jason Fry

Author Jason Fry chats with Star Wars books editor Tom Hoeler about their short story, "Rendezvous Point," from the Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.

Nov 19, 202014:59
"For the Last Time" by Beth Revis

"For the Last Time" by Beth Revis

Author Beth Revis chats with Star Wars books editor Elizabeth Schaefer about their short story, "For the Last Time," from the Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.

Nov 19, 202008:36
"A Naturalist on Hoth" by Hank Green

"A Naturalist on Hoth" by Hank Green

Author Hank Green chats with Star Wars books editor Elizabeth Schaefer about their short story, "A Naturalist on Hoth," from the Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.

Nov 19, 202011:34
"The Truest Duty" by Christie Golden

"The Truest Duty" by Christie Golden

Author Christie Golden chats with Star Wars books editor Tom Hoeler about their short story, "The Truest Duty," from the Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.

Nov 19, 202014:30
"Beyond Hope" by Michael Moreci

"Beyond Hope" by Michael Moreci

Author Michael Moreci chats with Star Wars books editor Tom Hoeler about their short story, "Beyond Hope," from the Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.

Nov 12, 202014:30
"Against All Odds" by R. F. Kuang

"Against All Odds" by R. F. Kuang

Author R. F. Kuang chats with Star Wars books editor Tom Hoeler about their short story, "Against All Odds," from the Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.

Nov 12, 202011:32
"Kendal" by Charles Yu

"Kendal" by Charles Yu

Author Charles Yu chats with Star Wars books editor Elizabeth Schaefer about their short story, "Kendal," from the Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.

Nov 12, 202011:41
"Rogue Two" by Gary Whitta

"Rogue Two" by Gary Whitta

Author Gary Whitta chats with Star Wars books editor Tom Hoeler about their short story, "Rogue Two," from the Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.

Nov 12, 202017:09
"Heroes of the Rebellion" by Amy Ratcliffe

"Heroes of the Rebellion" by Amy Ratcliffe

Author Amy Ratcliffe chats with Star Wars books editor Tom Hoeler about their short story, "Heroes of the Rebellion," from the Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.

Nov 12, 202019:01
"She Will Keep Them Warm" by Delilah S. Dawson

"She Will Keep Them Warm" by Delilah S. Dawson

Author Delilah S. Dawson chats with Star Wars books editor Alex Davis about their short story, "She Will Keep Them Warm," from the Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.

Nov 12, 202012:48
"A Good Kiss" by C. B. Lee

"A Good Kiss" by C. B. Lee

Author C. B. Lee chats with Star Wars books editor Tom Hoeler about their short story, "A Good Kiss," from the Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.

Nov 12, 202015:34
"Ion Control" by Emily Skrutskie

"Ion Control" by Emily Skrutskie

Author Emily Skrutskie chats with Star Wars books editor Alex Davis about their short story, "Ion Control," from the Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.

Nov 12, 202010:23
"Hunger" by Mark Oshiro

"Hunger" by Mark Oshiro

Author Mark Oshiro chats with Star Wars books editor Tom Hoeler about their short story, "Hunger," from the Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.

Nov 12, 202014:05
"Eyes of the Empire" by Kiersten White

"Eyes of the Empire" by Kiersten White

Author Kiersten White chats with Star Wars books editor Elizabeth Schaefer about their short story, "Eyes of the Empire," from the Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.  

Nov 12, 202007:40
Introductions

Introductions

Introducing the author commentary for the Star Wars anthology book: From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.

Listen to the contributors discuss the inspiration and creative process behind their short stories with members of the Star Wars Books editorial team! The perfect companion to your From a Certain Point of View experience.

Note: Spoilers ahead! We encourage listeners to read the book before diving into this audio companion.

Nov 05, 202001:01