Meg Dowell
@megdowell.com
she/her 🩷💜💙 | Journalist | ⌨️ Star Wars Insider |🎙️ Now This Is Lit / Space Swifties | 💍 @dmondom.bsky.social | ✉️ [email protected]
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Meg Dowell
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· Dec 4
Hank Green's advice to Kickstarter creators: 'Make sure you're ready'
When seeking advice on the internet, content creators often look to past success stories and prolific influencers for inspiration. Kickstarter has long been a p
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Huge thanks to @hankgreen.bsky.social for taking the time to answer some of my burning questions 🔥 vloggerbeat.com/hank-green-i...
Writing changes who we are because writing requires us to gather fragments from our very souls to construct a believable narrative. megdowell.com/2025/12/02/t...
The End Is Worth the Start
Writing changes who we are because writing requires us to gather fragments from our very souls to construct a believable narrative.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Writing changes who we are because writing requires us to gather fragments from our very souls to construct a believable narrative. megdowell.com/2025/12/02/t...
New interview up on @starwarslitpod.bsky.social!
It was truly an honor to chat with Bill Slavicsek about his work at West End Games and his impact on Star Wars. And cool to learn we both had Star Wars weddings 😎
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It was truly an honor to chat with Bill Slavicsek about his work at West End Games and his impact on Star Wars. And cool to learn we both had Star Wars weddings 😎
open.spotify.com/episode/2M8C...
December 2, 2025 at 4:27 PM
New interview up on @starwarslitpod.bsky.social!
It was truly an honor to chat with Bill Slavicsek about his work at West End Games and his impact on Star Wars. And cool to learn we both had Star Wars weddings 😎
open.spotify.com/episode/2M8C...
It was truly an honor to chat with Bill Slavicsek about his work at West End Games and his impact on Star Wars. And cool to learn we both had Star Wars weddings 😎
open.spotify.com/episode/2M8C...
November 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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This fall, after being a fan of the films for many years, I read Jurassic Park for the first time, and I had a epiphany — in 2025, Jurassic Park is as much about AI as it is about dinosaurs.
Words from me over at Poetry Habitat.
Words from me over at Poetry Habitat.
Jurassic Park Is A Warning About AI | Poetry Habitat
By: Davor Mondom
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November 25, 2025 at 3:55 PM
This fall, after being a fan of the films for many years, I read Jurassic Park for the first time, and I had a epiphany — in 2025, Jurassic Park is as much about AI as it is about dinosaurs.
Words from me over at Poetry Habitat.
Words from me over at Poetry Habitat.
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More words from me today over at @muleskinnerjournal.bsky.social!
A special forces team is sent to neutralize a terrorist mastermind — and finds more than they bargained for.
A special forces team is sent to neutralize a terrorist mastermind — and finds more than they bargained for.
Apocrypha — The Muleskinner Journal
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November 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
More words from me today over at @muleskinnerjournal.bsky.social!
A special forces team is sent to neutralize a terrorist mastermind — and finds more than they bargained for.
A special forces team is sent to neutralize a terrorist mastermind — and finds more than they bargained for.
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My first-ever published short story is out now on @bloodhoneylit.bsky.social! 🤩
In the aftermath of a global disaster, a community finds a savior in the form of an enigmatic healer — but salvation has a price.
In the aftermath of a global disaster, a community finds a savior in the form of an enigmatic healer — but salvation has a price.
Short story "Pig" by Davor Mondom
“a Vessel’s tenure varied. Great effort was made in the selection of the pool of potential Vessels to ensure that a Vessel could serve as long as possible…Of course, you could plan only so well against the Illness.”
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“a Vessel’s tenure varied. Great effort was made in the selection of the pool of potential Vessels to ensure that a Vessel could serve as long as possible…Of course, you could plan only so well against the Illness.”
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pig — Blood+Honey
by Davor Mondom “a Vessel’s tenure varied. Great effort was made in the selection of the pool of potential Vessels to ensure that a Vessel could serve as long as possible…Of course, you could plan o...
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November 24, 2025 at 12:12 AM
My first-ever published short story is out now on @bloodhoneylit.bsky.social! 🤩
In the aftermath of a global disaster, a community finds a savior in the form of an enigmatic healer — but salvation has a price.
In the aftermath of a global disaster, a community finds a savior in the form of an enigmatic healer — but salvation has a price.
Not exactly author photo material but he did catch me laughing 🤣
November 22, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Not exactly author photo material but he did catch me laughing 🤣
My Star Wars books newsletter is out! 📚
A preview of next week’s chat with @cavan.bsky.social, info on how YOU can be part of this year’s Star Wars book awards, and hey — we’re building a Star Wars books database, and it’s free!!
open.substack.com/pub/starwars...
A preview of next week’s chat with @cavan.bsky.social, info on how YOU can be part of this year’s Star Wars book awards, and hey — we’re building a Star Wars books database, and it’s free!!
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We're Building a Free Star Wars Book Database
Have questions about Star Wars books? We have answers!
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November 21, 2025 at 5:52 PM
My Star Wars books newsletter is out! 📚
A preview of next week’s chat with @cavan.bsky.social, info on how YOU can be part of this year’s Star Wars book awards, and hey — we’re building a Star Wars books database, and it’s free!!
open.substack.com/pub/starwars...
A preview of next week’s chat with @cavan.bsky.social, info on how YOU can be part of this year’s Star Wars book awards, and hey — we’re building a Star Wars books database, and it’s free!!
open.substack.com/pub/starwars...
“all your blood tests are normal” 🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠
November 19, 2025 at 1:23 PM
“all your blood tests are normal” 🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠
Hey writers! You got this 💜 megdowell.com/2025/11/18/r...
Remember Why You Started This
It’s in those moments you most want to quit when you’ll need to remind yourself the point of all of this.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Hey writers! You got this 💜 megdowell.com/2025/11/18/r...
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Go check this out! We’ve been working on this for a few months now, there’s plenty already up and more to come — I’m building a second timeline right now!
📚 WE’RE BUILDING A STAR WARS BOOKS DATABASE 📚
starwarsbooks.info is a work in progress. Eventually it will be a comprehensive resource — free to everyone. No ads, no clutter. Just info.
@dmondom.bsky.social & I are just getting started. Every Canon novel has been added so far!
ENJOY!
starwarsbooks.info is a work in progress. Eventually it will be a comprehensive resource — free to everyone. No ads, no clutter. Just info.
@dmondom.bsky.social & I are just getting started. Every Canon novel has been added so far!
ENJOY!
Star Wars Books Info
starwarsbooks.info
November 18, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Go check this out! We’ve been working on this for a few months now, there’s plenty already up and more to come — I’m building a second timeline right now!
📚 WE’RE BUILDING A STAR WARS BOOKS DATABASE 📚
starwarsbooks.info is a work in progress. Eventually it will be a comprehensive resource — free to everyone. No ads, no clutter. Just info.
@dmondom.bsky.social & I are just getting started. Every Canon novel has been added so far!
ENJOY!
starwarsbooks.info is a work in progress. Eventually it will be a comprehensive resource — free to everyone. No ads, no clutter. Just info.
@dmondom.bsky.social & I are just getting started. Every Canon novel has been added so far!
ENJOY!
Star Wars Books Info
starwarsbooks.info
November 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM
📚 WE’RE BUILDING A STAR WARS BOOKS DATABASE 📚
starwarsbooks.info is a work in progress. Eventually it will be a comprehensive resource — free to everyone. No ads, no clutter. Just info.
@dmondom.bsky.social & I are just getting started. Every Canon novel has been added so far!
ENJOY!
starwarsbooks.info is a work in progress. Eventually it will be a comprehensive resource — free to everyone. No ads, no clutter. Just info.
@dmondom.bsky.social & I are just getting started. Every Canon novel has been added so far!
ENJOY!
My latest interview with @adamchristopher.me is out now on @starwarslitpod.bsky.social 📚
open.spotify.com/episode/0XrG...
open.spotify.com/episode/0XrG...
November 18, 2025 at 1:21 PM
My latest interview with @adamchristopher.me is out now on @starwarslitpod.bsky.social 📚
open.spotify.com/episode/0XrG...
open.spotify.com/episode/0XrG...
My Star Wars books newsletter is out! 📚
Info on how to join tonight’s stream for a HUGE project reveal, announcing upcoming interviews with @adamchristopher.me & @cavan.bsky.social — and more!
open.substack.com/pub/starwars...
Info on how to join tonight’s stream for a HUGE project reveal, announcing upcoming interviews with @adamchristopher.me & @cavan.bsky.social — and more!
open.substack.com/pub/starwars...
Saying Goodbye to Star Wars Insider -- and Hello There to a Brand-New Project
All will be revealed ... tonight!
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November 14, 2025 at 7:23 PM
My Star Wars books newsletter is out! 📚
Info on how to join tonight’s stream for a HUGE project reveal, announcing upcoming interviews with @adamchristopher.me & @cavan.bsky.social — and more!
open.substack.com/pub/starwars...
Info on how to join tonight’s stream for a HUGE project reveal, announcing upcoming interviews with @adamchristopher.me & @cavan.bsky.social — and more!
open.substack.com/pub/starwars...
At least 15k more to go, but it’s looking like there’ll be more after that
November 14, 2025 at 1:52 PM
At least 15k more to go, but it’s looking like there’ll be more after that
You’re not going to like hearing this — but there isn’t a book or online course that will define and refine your writing voice for you.
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How to Write Like a Writer
Getting your writing to sound natural, compelling, and maybe even graceful? It’s not actually as challenging as you think it is.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:33 PM
You’re not going to like hearing this — but there isn’t a book or online course that will define and refine your writing voice for you.
megdowell.com/2025/11/11/h...
megdowell.com/2025/11/11/h...
There’s a Star Wars author whose voice has evaded my capture twice in the past three years…but today, we finally broke the curse and successfully recorded a fantastic conversation. 😎
Stay tuned…
Stay tuned…
November 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM
There’s a Star Wars author whose voice has evaded my capture twice in the past three years…but today, we finally broke the curse and successfully recorded a fantastic conversation. 😎
Stay tuned…
Stay tuned…
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STAR WARS: PATH OF THE LIGHTSABER from @kennyruiz.bsky.social and @viz.com is an original manga set during the sequel trilogy that's fully connected to the Skywalker saga. It has heart and humor, it's action-packed and tense, and it's scary and hopeful. It's also great fun. I hope readers enjoy it!
November 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM
STAR WARS: PATH OF THE LIGHTSABER from @kennyruiz.bsky.social and @viz.com is an original manga set during the sequel trilogy that's fully connected to the Skywalker saga. It has heart and humor, it's action-packed and tense, and it's scary and hopeful. It's also great fun. I hope readers enjoy it!
OUT NOW — listen to (or read) my review of @adamchristopher.me’s new Star Wars book 📚
open.spotify.com/episode/4WrA...
open.spotify.com/episode/4WrA...
November 11, 2025 at 3:06 PM
OUT NOW — listen to (or read) my review of @adamchristopher.me’s new Star Wars book 📚
open.spotify.com/episode/4WrA...
open.spotify.com/episode/4WrA...
The time has come …
@dmondom.bsky.social & I have been working on something cool — and NTIL Community members are about to get a first look at what’s been happening behind-the-screens.
This Friday. Be there! 📚👀
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@dmondom.bsky.social & I have been working on something cool — and NTIL Community members are about to get a first look at what’s been happening behind-the-screens.
This Friday. Be there! 📚👀
www.patreon.com/posts/were-a...
We're Announcing Something Cool ... on the Return of Now This Is LIVE! | Now This Is Lit: A Star Wars Podcast
Get more from Now This Is Lit: A Star Wars Podcast on Patreon
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November 10, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The time has come …
@dmondom.bsky.social & I have been working on something cool — and NTIL Community members are about to get a first look at what’s been happening behind-the-screens.
This Friday. Be there! 📚👀
www.patreon.com/posts/were-a...
@dmondom.bsky.social & I have been working on something cool — and NTIL Community members are about to get a first look at what’s been happening behind-the-screens.
This Friday. Be there! 📚👀
www.patreon.com/posts/were-a...
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The official Star Wars magazine STAR WARS INSIDER will come to an end in 2026 😔
The final 2 issues of the magazine, which launched in 1994, will be published early next year
The final 2 issues of the magazine, which launched in 1994, will be published early next year
November 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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If you don’t immediately feel the urge to crawl into bed after hitting submit on a huge project are you really living
November 7, 2025 at 7:32 PM
If you don’t immediately feel the urge to crawl into bed after hitting submit on a huge project are you really living
A month later, this album slaps even harder and I’ve made my peace with Actually Romantic
The November episode of Space Swifties is HERE! It's the one you've been waiting for: we give our thoughts on The Life of a Showgirl (and The Release Party of a Showgirl)!
Apple: tinyurl.com/bdzk25en
Spotify: tinyurl.com/3bdxsz55
Amazon: tinyurl.com/bdffkdvu
Apple: tinyurl.com/bdzk25en
Spotify: tinyurl.com/3bdxsz55
Amazon: tinyurl.com/bdffkdvu
a woman with red lipstick and a headpiece with rhinestones on it
Alt: Taylor Swift
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November 7, 2025 at 7:06 PM
A month later, this album slaps even harder and I’ve made my peace with Actually Romantic
My Star Wars books newsletter is out! 📚
Everyone’s going to be talking about Master of Evil next week — rightfully so! But there are actually a few other Star Wars books releasing on Tuesday that you should also pick up!
More on that in here.
open.substack.com/pub/starwars...
Everyone’s going to be talking about Master of Evil next week — rightfully so! But there are actually a few other Star Wars books releasing on Tuesday that you should also pick up!
More on that in here.
open.substack.com/pub/starwars...
New Star Wars Stories This November and a Master of Evil Preview
A complete list of November's new Star Wars book releases and more.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
My Star Wars books newsletter is out! 📚
Everyone’s going to be talking about Master of Evil next week — rightfully so! But there are actually a few other Star Wars books releasing on Tuesday that you should also pick up!
More on that in here.
open.substack.com/pub/starwars...
Everyone’s going to be talking about Master of Evil next week — rightfully so! But there are actually a few other Star Wars books releasing on Tuesday that you should also pick up!
More on that in here.
open.substack.com/pub/starwars...