580: Star Wars Horror for Halloween! Author Kiersten White on "Hiding From The Dark: A Star Wars Horror Novel"

Star Wars gets spooky for the Halloween season! **Author Kiersten White joins us to talk about the first middle-grade Star Wars horror novel, *Hiding from the Dark: A Star Wars Horror Novel*!** Kiersten explains how she approached writing suspense for younger readers, while still making the novel compelling for all ages. What makes Darth Vader so terrifying through the eyes of 12-year-old Bia? Kiersten shares the real-world inspirations behind the story's fears, from darkness to confined spaces. We also explore planetary ecosystems, unusual Star Wars names, and her own Jedi namesake! ### Hiding From The Dark summary *Bia must flee her home on Coruscant and search for her mother while pursued by Imperial forces. But the greatest threat is a mysterious figure in black whose relentless pursuit turns her journey into a nightmare. What does Bia possess that the Empire wants so desperately—and can she escape the darkness closing in?* We also celebrate Carrie Fisher on what would have been her 70th birthday, honoring the fierce spirit and loyalty that made her our princess and protector. **Share your Halloween memories!** We're including more Skywalker videos in next week's episode. Record yourself sharing a favorite Halloween memory—from childhood or a recent celebration—and send your clip to **share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com**. * * * ### PODCAST SPONSORS Skywalking Through Neverland is an **official Laughing Place Partner Podcast** - check out laughingplace.com for Disney news and opinions. Small World Vacations is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at www.smallworldvacations.com. Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you. 👉 **Sponsor:** SpiritJersey now has their own Star Wars & Disney license! Shop at spiritjersey.com and get **FREE shipping with code SKYWLKNVD**. #### **SUPPORT THE SHOW** Find out how you can become a part of the Skywalking Force and unlock bonus content. #### **CONTACT US** - Instagram: http://instagram.com/skywalkingpod - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skywalkingthroughneverland - Send emails to [share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com](mailto:share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com) and follow us on Facebook**.** #### **If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes** | Stitcher | **YouTube and leave us a review!** > Never Land on Alderaan!