Crimson Climb Writer E.K. Johnston Discusses Qira, Force Artifacts, and Dryden Vos For Her New Book

In a newly published article for StarWars.com, writer E.K. Johnston provides details on her new book, Crimson Climb, providing info about what it was like writing for Qi'ra, Dryden Vos, and a story about finding a Force artifact. Crimson Climb is the new young adult novel centered on Qi'ra and is available now at bookstores and on digital store shelves.



E.K. Johnston has written many other Star Wars books in the past, including Star Wars: Ahsoka and the 'Queen's' Trilogy, centered on Padmé. Her latest story features Qi'ra as she first encounters Dryden Vos and becomes a member of the crime syndicate Crimson Dawn. In our review of Crimson Climb, our very own Tyler Bradshaw who described it as 'a blast to read from start to finish.'



Star Wars: Crimson Climb by E.K. Johnston



Author E.K. Johnston discussed what it was like writing for the eclectic cast of characters and described it as 'the most fun I've had writing Star Wars.' She draws attention to Qi'ra and her questionable morals and how that was interesting to explore:

Dryden Vos is another character central to Crimson Climb. The character was originally played by Paul Bettany in Solo: A Star Wars Story. Johnston cites Bettany's performance for helping to influence how she wrote the character in her book:

Finally, Johnston also hinted at the Force artifact Qi'ra appears to be searching for in the story. Johnston doesn't give too much away about Qi'ra's treasure-hunting adventure, but Johnston does state that it was important to her to make the artifact Jedi-related:

Crimson Climb is available now in print, as an e-book, or as an audiobook. Feel free to also check out our review of Crimson Climb by Tyler Bradshaw.



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