Inside Star Wars: The Last Order with Author Kwame Mbalia

On this replay of ATGLive from 11/20/26, Pete, Nick, and Chris welcome back New York Times bestselling author Kwame Mbalia—the celebrated creative mind behind the Tristan Strong series and one of the most joyful, insightful voices in modern storytelling. Kwame joins us to discuss his newest release, Star Wars: The Last Order, a powerful, thrilling, and emotionally resonant addition to the galaxy far, far away. We dive into: ✅ Kwame’s lifelong love of Star Wars ✅ What it was like getting the call to write in the Lucasfilm universe ✅ Crafting stories centered on Finn and Jannah ✅ How African American folklore, Black heritage, and mythology shape his writing ✅ Representation, heroism, and expanding the future of Star Wars publishing ✅ Humor, heart, worldbuilding, and writing for readers of all ages Links: The Last Order - Who Owns the Myth - Whether you’re a fan of Tristan Strong, a Star Wars book collector, a Finn stan, or someone who loves conversations about storytelling, identity, and imagination—this episode is for you. 📚 Order Star Wars: The Last Order — support the author! 📖 Explore Kwame’s other novels, including the award-winning Tristan Strong series 🔥 If you enjoy thoughtful Star Wars interviews, fandom conversations, and behind-the-scenes perspectives from creators across the galaxy, make sure to

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Inside Star Wars: The Last Order with Author Kwame Mbalia is an episode from Streaming Star Wars by Pete Fletzer.

This episode is 64:47 long.

This episode was published on Nov 25, 2025.

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