The OwlCrate Podcast

This week we dive into the deep end with New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Samira Ahmed!

We chat about how the stories we read as kids stay with us and shape how we interact with the world. And Samira tells us how her love of sci-fi and speculative fiction from an early age has continued to influence her as a reader and a writer. Her fascination with the what ifs and fierce characters give her books a common thread that always resonates with readers. ✨

Then, we share our deep love for libraries and everything they offer their communities. And Samira emphasizes the need for these critical third spaces, especially in these contentious times. 📚

Are you ready to join the revolution? 💪

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On this week’s episode of The OwlCrate Podcast, we chat with USA Today bestselling author S.A. Barnes, but you might know her as Stacey Kade.

We go way back to discuss the stories and experiences that shaped us, from the sci-fi adventures of Star Trek to the incomparable romantic tension of The X-Files. 👽

Then, we explore where the love of writing and consuming horror comes from. Is it about control? Is it actually comforting? Or does it make us feel brave?

Plus, Stacey lets us peek behind the curtain to see how she balances a full time job while writing as many books as she does. The trick? Focusing on the weird stories she’s passionate about even through rejection and frustration. Because let’s face it, the weird ones are the best ones, right? 😉

So tune in and get ready to believe with S.A. Barnes! 🛸

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This week on The OwlCrate Podcast, we’re asking the big questions and who better to help us answer them than New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Gayle Forman.

What drives us to contemporary or fantasy stories? What happens during and after death? How can a singular moment have the power to shape our lives? How do you finish a story that tackles such big questions?

We explore the need to escape from reality, but also the timeless importance of stories rooted in everyday magic. 🦋 Gayle reminds us of the critical need for connection, both in person and through the pages, in order to foster empathy and bring about change.

Plus, we sing the praises of Jodi Picoult and Gayle shares some exciting details on her next project (spoiler: we CANNOT wait!). 😍

Join us and who knows? Maybe this is the day that your life changes forever! ✨

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This week, we connect with the official watcher of Cardan Greenbriar’s tail, aka the bestselling and award-winning author Sarah Rees Brennan. She dishes on the chaotic trials of dating and writing from hilarious encounters to magical stories. ✨

We step through the portal to see how Sarah confronts death, makes mistakes, and writes complicated, captivating women. She opens up about how trying, failing, and moving forward guided her to write the stories she (and we!) needed without making it about herself.

Plus, Sarah tells us about the fun of writing in other universes and IPs as a fan who knows what other fans want. 😍

Get ready to laugh, cry, and think with Sarah Rees Brennan! ❤️

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This week we’re chatting with New York Times bestselling romantasy author Brigid Kemmerer! 💖

We explore the need for a YA reset as the genre shifts back to focusing more on getting teenagers to read. Then, we talk about Brigid’s recent jump from YA to Adult including the reasons behind it and the challenges she’s navigating in those spaces.

Brigid shares her reflections on writing as both a business and a passion as well as the joy she finds in pushing herself to her limits. 💪

Plus, we ask her who inspires her and who she’s reading now! 👀

So get comfy and let’s get into it!

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Join us as we sit down with New York Times bestselling author and YA dystopian icon Veronica Roth to discuss her career trajectory over 15 years. We explore the continued interest in dystopian stories as it relates to our reality and ourselves.

From Divergent’s debut and propulsive rise to the making of the movies and the public’s reception, we talk about it all. Veronica shares some of her own reflections on the series and how it helped her grow both as a writer and person. ✨

Plus, we ask some of team OwlCrate’s hottest questions about the industry and Veronica does not hold back! 👀

Get ready and let’s dive in!

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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! ✨

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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! ⚔️

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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!