Joe Read
Joe Read asked Lois McMaster Bujold:

When coming up with the concept of the "black gang" for Mark, did you do any psychology research first, was there some personal experience at play, or is it strictly what you've absorbed from the media? Either way it's pretty convincing. Reading his internal monologues and external explanations has helped me have compassion for a loved one recently diagnosed with trauma-based dissociative identity, so thank you!

Lois McMaster Bujold
I'm pleased you found Mark convincing. You apparently aren't the only one; the story was once referenced in an article in an actual academic tome -- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

As far as sources go, All Of The Above pretty much covers it.

However inadvertently, I'm also glad the story helped you deal with your own challenges.

Ta, L.

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