Everything is Canon

On this episode of Everything is Canon, Steve talks to author Dahlia Adler all about her latest book, Going Bicoastal! They talk about the perils of AI in the publishing industry, a slew of other hot topics, the Dahlia-verse, Going Bicoastal of course, and much, much more.

To buy a copy of Going Bicoastal, click HERE!

Cover art by Petra Braun.

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About the Author

Dahlia Adler (she/her) is an editor by day, a freelance writer by night, and an author and anthologist at every spare moment in between. She’s the founder of LGBTQReads.com; her novels include the Kids’ Indie Next picks Cool for the Summer, Home Field Advantage, and Going Bicoastal; and she is the editor of the anthologies His Hideous Heart, That Way Madness Lies, At Midnight, and, with Jennifer Iacopelli, Out of Our League (forthcoming from Feiwel & Friends). Dahlia lives in New York with her family and an obscene number of books.

On this episode of Everything is Canon, Steve talks to bestselling, award-winning author Adiba Jaigirdar all about her brand new novel, The Do’s and Donuts of Love! They talk about some of the current issues plaguing the publishing industry, her last book A Million to One (spoiler warning), writing difficult scenes, and much, much more.

To buy a copy of The Do’s and Donuts of Love, click HERE!

Cover art by Nabigal-Nayagam Haider Ali.

About the Author

Adiba Jaigirdar is the award-winning, critically-acclaimed and bestselling author of The Henna Wars, Hani & Ishu’s Guide to Fake Dating, A Million to One, and The Dos and Donuts of Love. A Bangladeshi/Irish writer and former teacher, she has an MA in Postcolonial Studies from the University of Kent, England and a BA in English and History from UCD, Ireland. She is the winner of the YA book prize 2022, the KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards 2021, and was a finalist for the 2022 Lambda Literary awards. All of her writing is aided by tea, and a healthy dose of Janelle Monáe and Hayley Kiyoko. When not writing, she is probably ranting about the ills of colonialism, playing video games, or expanding her overflowing lipstick collection

On this episode of Everything is Canon, Steve talks to Malia Maunakea all about her debut fiction middle grade novel, Lei and the Fire Goddess! They talk about how much of Lei’s story mirrors Malia’s, her own personal adventures, Hawaiian culture, whether there’s more story to tell, and much, much more.

To purchase a copy of Lei and the Fire Goddess, click HERE!

About the Author

Malia Maunakea is a Kānaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) writer who grew up on Hawaiʻi Island and Oʻahu before relocating to the continent for college. She writes both middle-grade fiction and nonfiction and is the author of Lei and the Fire Goddess (Penguin Workshop, summer 2023) and Lightweight Backpacking for Families (CMC Press, spring 2023). When not at her computer, she can often be found roaming the Rocky Mountains with her husband, their two children, and a rescue mutt named Peggy.

On this episode of Everything is Canon, Steve talks to bestselling author J. Elle all about her latest book, a tie-in to the huge Disney film, The Little Mermaid: Against the Tide. They talk about her recent trip to New York, the journey to The Little Mermaid, what’s next, and much, much more.

The Little Mermaid: Against the Tide is out now, click HERE to order a copy!

Cover art by Raymond Sebastien.

About the Author 

J. Elle is a New York Times bestselling author of young adult and middle-grade fantasy fiction and NAACP Image Award nominee. She is best known for her debut novel, Wings of Ebony. Her work has been translated into languages across three continents. The former educator and first-generation college student credits her nomadic lifestyle and humble inner-city beginnings as inspiration for her novels. When she’s not writing, Elle can be found mentoring aspiring authors, binging reality TV, loving on her three littles, or cooking up something true to her Southern roots.

On this episode of Everything is Canon, Steve talks to author Claire Winn all about her latest book, City of Vicious Night, the second book in the Requiem Dark duology. They talk about the state of the publishing industry, wrapping up the duology, what’s next for her, and much, much more.

To purchase a copy of both City of Shattered Light and City of Vicious Night, click HERE!

About the Author

Claire Winn is a science fiction and fantasy author. Her debut YA sci-fi novel, City of Shattered Light, released October 2021 from Flux Books, and the sequel is forthcoming in 2023. She is represented by Cortney Radocaj at the Belcastro Literary Agency. A gamer at heart, she writes books that are fast-paced, snarky, and driven by fierce, flawed characters. Since graduating from Northwestern University, Claire has worked as a legal writer, freelance editor, and an editorial intern. On the creative side, she builds props and armor for cosplay and writes storylines for LARP games—in addition to battling with boffer swords.

On this episode of Everything is Canon, Steve talks to Daniel José Older all about his latest book, Rick Riordan Presents: Last Canto of the Dead. As always is the case with Daniel, the conversation covers a wide range of topics including writing for the Rick Riordan imprint, his most recent Star Wars Celebration experience, […]

We recently had the chance to chat with the writers and directors behind Aau’s Song, one of the best shorts in Star Wars: Visions Volume 2.

On this episode of Everything is Canon, Steve talks to author Lydia Kang all about her first Star Wars novel, Star Wars: The High Republic: Cataclysm, her time at Star Wars Celebration, her next project, her writing process, and so much more. Check it out! After five years of conflict, the planets Eiram and E’ronoh are […]

On this episode of Everything is Canon, Steve talks to bestselling author Roseanne A. Brown all about her first Rick Riordan Presents title, Serwa Boateng’s Guide to Vampire Hunting, what she’s been up to, what a day off looks like, and much, much more. Check it out! For most kids, catching fireflies is a fun […]

On this episode of Everything is Canon, Steve talks to E.K. Johnston and Jaleigh Johnson all about their lead-in novels to the upcoming film, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves!

The two authors join Steve and discuss their personal history with D&D, the difference between writing original work and IP, and their favorite characters to write! Not to worry, no spoilers to be had here.

Check it out!

For as long as she can remember, Doric has felt alone. Abandoned by her human parents, she wandered for years before being taken in by a community of Neverwinter Woods elves. But her horns and tail proclaim a tiefling heritage, and even among the kindest of elves, her fledgling druidic abilities mark her as different from the rangers around her. And as humans begin to encroach farther and farther into the once pristine woods, Doric knows she needs to master her druidic capabilities if she is to be any help to her adopted family. With no means of helping Doric themselves, her guardians see no choice but to send her somewhere she can come into her own.

Tucked among the ancient pines of the Ardeep Forest hides the Emerald Enclave, an order of warriors tasked with preserving the natural world. They fight to maintain balance between the forces of the wild and civilization, and in doing so, protect the sanctity of each.

Among their order, Doric begins to find power in her differences. But not all her fellow initiates are so capable of new growth, and as her training continues, Doric is forced to confront the very beliefs that brought her into the Enclave’s fold. If she’s going to protect her home, she’ll have to reckon with her people, her power, and the walls she’s built to keep herself safe from both.

To order Druid’s Call, click HERE!

Edgin Darvis’ life is a mess. All that he has left are his lute, his dashing good looks, and…not much else. After a chance encounter with badass bruiser Holga, Edgin is forced to take a hard look at his bad choices. But the road to redemption is long and paved with unforeseen expenses. Fortunately, the world is full of rich fools begging to be parted from their money.

And so Edgin and Holga do what any sensible entrepreneurs would do—they form a crew.

Joined by a charming rogue, Forge Fitzwilliam, and Simon, a sorcerer with an intense inferiority complex, the team sets out to line their pockets with