Cavan Scott: podcast appearances and interviews

Cavan Scott, born on April 18, 1973, is a New York Times bestselling author and comic writer known for his work on various franchises including Doctor Who, Star Wars, Teen Titans, Black Adam, Ghostbusters, Transformers, Back to the Future, Vikings, Pacific Rim, Sherlock Holmes, and Penguins of Madagascar. He is part of the team creating a new era in Star Wars publishing called Star Wars: The High Republic, initiating the series with a comic book by Marvel Comics, and contributing two novels titled The Rising Storm and Path of Vengeance, both of which have achieved bestseller status. Scott has also written numerous short stories in Star Wars Insider and the Life Day Treasury, as well as a four-issue mini-series for IDW called The Monster of Temple Peak and an audio drama titled Tempest Runner. In April 2020, Vault Comics announced his supernatural spy series Shadow Service, marking his first creator-owned comic series; he has since authored three additional creator-owned series including The Ward, Sleep Terrors, and Dead Seas. Scott’s work extends into children's literature and adaptations of television series, having written books for BBC series such as Countryfile and Planet Dinosaur, as well as franchise-based children's books for Skylanders, Disney Infinity, Adventure Time, and Angry Birds. He has also authored Sherlock Holmes novels and edited audiobooks for Highlander. Beyond writing, Scott conceived and launched Countryfile Magazine in 2007 and has contributed to numerous magazines and newspapers. He frequently appears on radio to discuss rural affairs and has served as a judge for various countryside awards.