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An interview with Greg Rucka, Finn, Rey, and Poe: Before the Awakening, as well as a look at Shattered Empire, Smuggler’s Run, and a glimpse at the inner workings of the Story Group, all this and more on this week’s episode of The Star Wars Report! 
Mark had a chance to check out Greg Rucka’s new book Before the Awakening and sit down to chat all about it with the author!
This week’s topics include:
- Which was your favorite story to write?
- Insight into how the Story Group operates
- The new feel of the First Order, and how its like and unlike what came before.
- Tie ins to Shattered Empire
- Space combat akin to Rogue and Wraith Squadrons
- A glimpse at General Leia and the state of the Resistance
- Rey’s tale brought the emotion
- Poe’s tale brings the action
- Finn’s tale brings the conflict
- What’s it like sitting on TFA’s story for so long?
- Why does Mark think every fan should check out Before the Awakening
- a 15 minute interview turned into nearly 50 minutes of gold!
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Author: Mark Hurliman
Mark Hurliman, a.k.a. illogicalRogue2 is a Founder of The Star Wars Report. He hosts Star Wars Beyond the Films with his co-host Nathan P. Butler, and can be found on The Star Wars Report, and The SWR: Rebels Roundtable podcasts as well.
Best star wars interview in a long time. so insightful…loved it!