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Lois McMaster Bujold
I first came up with Vashnoi in 1984, when I was writing The Warrior's Apprentice, so it predates not only Fukushima but also Chernobyl. (But not, of course Hiroshima and Nagasaki.) It was built in broad outline back then, including the idea that there would be people occupying it extra-legally, and other people whose jobs it would be to chase them out. The recent story was further informed by information about Chernobyl -- I particularly rec the PBS show from a few years back with the irresistible title of "Radioactive Wolves".

Ta, L.

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I asked you a while ago if Illyan was modeled after Illya Kuryakin. Your answer was that Illya was definitely an inspiration for the character. Since I would say this makes you a fan of Man from U.N.C.L.E., I was wondering if you saw the movie and, if so, what you thought of it? BTW, I love Illyan. Wonder why?

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I just finished the first book in your Chalion series. Wonderful read! I noted the Early Modern Spanish and Medieval French political/cultural motifs, but what other periods/nations served as inspiration for your worldbuilding?

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