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Mary Robinette Kowal That would be altering society more than the addition of ghosts. There were no women officers above an NCO, at all, in the real world. The closest you get is Flora Sandes who rose to the rank of captain after the war, but during it was a sergeant major. She is the only British woman to officially serve in the military during WWI.

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Heini Kärkkäinen

Heini Kärkkäinen asked Mary Robinette Kowal:

Hi Mary! First of all I wan't to thank you of your work in writing excuses, which, (especially your advices) has led me to understand and love writing in a whole new level. So thanks, you're awesome! Could you recommend a book with believable romance between characters, that they start as strangers? I've never read "romace" books, but know I' need to learn for my own story, and also I think I'm ready for new genre.

Sariah

Sariah asked Mary Robinette Kowal:

I think the random references in your Glamourist History books are great. I've so far caught Melody claiming one does not simply walk into Murano, the word inconceivable not meaning what you think it means, and the phrase "constant vigilance." I see from your other answers that I've managed to miss all of the Doctor's appearances, however. What other gems did I miss?

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Drew Gerken asked Mary Robinette Kowal:

Do you find that you are a more productive writer in certain locations? Do you need to be in a specific setting such as a closed-off room, at a café, or on the beach of Lake Michigan?

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