Jennifer Heddle is senior editor of adult fiction (novels, comic books, roleplaying games) at Lucasfilm. She has been in genre publishing for over 15 years, working previously at Simon & Schuster and Penguin. As a lifelong Star Wars fan, working on Star Wars fiction is a dream come true. She is originally from New York City but currently resides in Alameda, California, where she spends much of her time missing New York bagels.
Jennifer Heddle
FIRST STAR WARS MEMORY
Seeing A New Hope in the theater in 1977, then splashing around in my pool afterward, pretending it was the Death Star exploding.
FAVORITE FILM
The Empire Strikes Back
FAVORITE CHARACTER
Princess Leia Organa
FAVORITE SCENE
Han and Leia’s first kiss in The Empire Strikes Back.
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How the Solo: A Star Wars Story Novel Expands on the Film – Exclusive Excerpts
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December 8, 2017
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6 Reasons to Be Very Excited for Aftermath: Empire's End
February 17, 2017
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May 20, 2016
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8 Reasons Star Wars: Bloodline Will Be Essential Reading
April 26, 2016
April 26, 2016
Apr 26
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What Happened After Endor? Find Out in Star Wars: Aftermath
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The Dark Side Greatness of Marvel's Darth Vader
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Feb 13
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Marvel, Lucasfilm, and a New Era of Star Wars Comics
January 10, 2015
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Star Wars Books Holiday Gift Guide
December 12, 2014
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A New Dawn for Star Wars Storytelling
September 5, 2014
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Sep 5
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Rebel Heist: Seeing Star Wars Icons from a Certain Point of View
June 28, 2014
June 28, 2014
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Star Wars Books Perfect for Dad (Even if He’s a Sith)
June 13, 2014
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Original Trilogy Novelizations: A Look Back
May 30, 2014
May 30, 2014
May 30
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And the Star Wars Expanded Universe Award Goes to...
May 16, 2014
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May 16
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Soap and Space Operas, Quartermaines and Skywalkers
April 4, 2014
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Apr 4
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The Empire Striketh Back: Shakespeare Meeteth a Galaxy Far, Far Away
March 21, 2014
March 21, 2014
Mar 21
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Capturing Han Solo in Star Wars: Honor Among Thieves
March 11, 2014
March 11, 2014
Mar 11
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The Brilliance of Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi
February 24, 2014
February 24, 2014
Feb 24
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Keeping Star Wars Secrets, Whether We Know Them or Not
February 7, 2014
February 7, 2014
Feb 7
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Hoth: Wish You Were Here?
January 24, 2014
January 24, 2014
Jan 24
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Feeling the Dark Side: Star Wars Villains We Love to Love
January 10, 2014
January 10, 2014
Jan 10
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Season's Readings: Star Wars Books Gift Guide
December 18, 2013
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Dec 18
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From Han to Thrawn: Celebrating the Force-Free Characters of Star Wars
November 1, 2013
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The Success of Star Wars: Kenobi
September 20, 2013
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Marvel's Star Wars Comics: More Than Just a Big Green Rabbit
August 14, 2013
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SDCC 2013: Star Wars Books Panel
July 23, 2013
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Why Leia Is Awesome
June 28, 2013
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June 14, 2013
June 14, 2013
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The Star Wars Feel: Storytelling Hallmarks of a Galaxy Far, Far Away
April 24, 2013
April 24, 2013
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Star Wars RPGs: Taking a First Step Into a Larger World
March 27, 2013
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February 28, 2013
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Han and Leia: Why They're Perfect Together
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