The OwlCrate Podcast

Can you believe it has been 50 years since the release of the first Star Wars book? So what better time to chat with some of the authors who have recently brought this universe to a wider audience?We met with three bestselling authors for this special episode: Zoraida Córdova, Mark Oshiro, and Daniel José Older to talk about what it’s like working within an iconic IP like Star Wars. We explore the challenges, the creative opportunities, and, above all else, the joy of writing new stories for the galaxy. 🪐May the 4th be with you! ✨For more bookish content, follow us onInstagram: https://instagram.com/owlcrate TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@owlcrate Facebook: https://facebook.com/owlcrate Join The Nest: https://thenest.owlcrate.com/ Host: https://instagram.com/theproseandcons Guests: https://instagram.com/zoraidasolohttps://instagram.com/markdoesstuffhttps://instagram.com/danieljose1

This week we hold court with the Queen of Faerie, award-winning and New York Times bestselling author, Holly Black. 👑We explore the beautiful strangeness of signing lines as well as the evolution of meeting readers throughout the years. With over thirty books published, Holly talks about the ebbs and flows of her career, the magic of taking chances, and the necessity of letting go.We chat about the passion and surprise that comes with writing for young readers. And we dive into the intoxication of high stakes relationships and the delicious tension that comes with them. ❤️‍🔥Holly shares how inspiration comes from reality and sometimes also reality TV. Plus, some secret details on the next Elfhame book! 👀So buckle up and sharpen your blades! ⚔️For more bookish content, follow us onInstagram: https://instagram.com/owlcrate TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@owlcrate Facebook: https://facebook.com/owlcrate Join The Nest: https://thenest.owlcrate.com/ Host: https://instagram.com/theproseandcons Guest: https://instagram.com/blackholly

This week we go deep with award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Roshani Chokshi on philosophy, motherhood, and the myths that shape us.She shares some of the difficulties authors face in the age of the internet and how she learned to navigate them as a deep empath with an incredible love of humanity. 💖And, we look back at Rosh’s early career and how being an OwlCrate author helped bring her stories to a wider audience. From her debut to her newest release, we examine how her writing has developed and her priorities have shifted.So get cozy and settle in! 🥰

Join us for an intimate chat with the queen of YA historical fiction herself - award-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author - Libba Bray. We dive deep into the life-saving magic of stories and the importance of building a community both in and out of work.But, we don’t stay serious the whole time! We discuss snacks vs social media, hilarious musical notions, and our current tv show obsessions.Plus, Libba shares some details on her upcoming YA novel Radio Free Texas and drops some hints about an adult horror debut 👀💀Grab your popcorn 🍿 and tune in!

Join us for a conversation with the incomparable mind behind the Grishaverse - and #1 New York Times bestselling author - Leigh Bardugo as we talk about what it means to protect the worlds you've built while building your own peace.We dig into the real work behind crafting stories. The gritty reality of editing, the strange and wonderful moments that come with meeting readers, and of course a few delightful and delicious behind-the-scenes details from the set of Shadow and Bone ✨So grab your favorite drink ☕ (or some waffles 🧇) or hell, something stronger - and settle in.Cause Leigh Bardugo ain't dead, yet.

Join us as we sit down with the legendary author of The Old Kingdom series, Garth Nix! We go beyond how his writing and dreaming has changed in the years since we were first introduced to Sabriel. You'll find us chatting all about what's been and what may yet come and chat all about what on earth is YA even anyway? We also spill all about Garth's forthcoming 2026 sci-fi, Massif and 2027's Even-Handed Booksellers of Edinburgh in this almost hour long fireside chat. So grab yourself a tea, or something stronger and go beyond the wall with us. (*Please note that the video/audio sync may be off for the first 10 mins due to technical issues).

Step into the shadows with this spooky season replay of OwlCrate-A-Con’s Here Be Monsters panel. From war and culture to the monsters both inside and at our borders, Shannon Chakraborty, S.K. Ali, and Sarah Mughal Rana explore the liminal space between human and monstrous. And we sure hope this discussion haunts you…

Join Cori, Jordan, and Sophie as they channel Belly and unleash their perfectly smutty book recs—the ones that lit up their first summers and scorched their TBRs.Stick around for their barely-filtered takes on recent bookish festival flops, plus a few messy confessions. From presenters to wandering as wide-eyed attendees, expect chaos, candor, and plenty of behind-the-scenes tea.

Join us as we sit down with the iconic Amie Kaufman to talk about series that stick - from the early days of YA sci-fi domination to the co-writing magic behind her latest release, Lady’s Knight with author Meagan Spooner. Together we unpack love, loyalty and what it really means to have your readers grow up with your books. Plus we dig into the parasocial pressures of being a public author, how co-writing dynamics really work inside conflict (the secret is there is none!) and we spill some beans about OwlCrate’s Illuminae Files project!

She’s back, baby (@ the 22:55 mark). Team OwlCrate’s Cori returns in her post-YouTube era to serve up some one-hit bookish wonders in her new series, Hidden Gems, with some hot takes and cool recs you didn’t know you needed. Then Jordan and Sophie sit down with game designer Jaysen Headley (aka Ezeekat) to unmask the chaos behind Stryx, OwlCrate’s very first board game. And trust us, it’s anything but by the book.

Bestselling author Maggie Stiefvater (The Raven Cycle, Call Down the Hawk) joins us for an unfiltered conversation about creativity, chaos, and the art of letting go. From neurodivergence to navigating burnout, Maggie opens up about the rituals that keep her grounded, the realities of the publishing world, and why she’s no longer afraid to burn it all down and start again.This is not your typical author interview. It’s a spell.

Nesties and besties… the OwlCrate Podcast is officially BACK🎙🦉 We’re kicking things off with a true legend. Tamora Pierce joins us for an exclusive sit-down on the legacy of fantasy, how the industry has changed, and what today’s readers owe the books that raised them.Then? We get real. Jordan hosts Tara and Sophie for a no-holds-barred roundtable on fandom messiness, reader etiquette, cancel culture, and where we draw the line between personal taste and public responsibility. What comes next? A new era. New episodes. Some of our favorite authors. And the same delightful chaos you’ve come to know us for. Only now? We’re taking the reading gloves off.