This week, Arezou and Candace are joined by Star Wars author Daniel José Older to talk about his new novel, Ballad and Dagger.

They discuss the influences behind the new fantasy adventure, the experiences of diaspora kids, and why this might just be the most romantic thing he has ever written.

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