Margarete
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Lois McMaster Bujold:
Sorry if you've answered this before but every time I read Barrayar (more than 5 times at this point) it pops into my head: are all the "I didn't vote for him" comments about Steady Freddie just a running joke for you, an inside joke among Betans or a side hint that their society isn't as democratically perfect as it seems? Or something else entirely? Thanks so much for the amazing books!
Lois McMaster Bujold
Yes to all three -- running gag, inside joke among at least the Survey types, and no, Beta isn't nearly as perfect as some Betans would have outsiders believe -- plus an effect of my living through many decades of American democracy.
Ta, L.
Yes to all three -- running gag, inside joke among at least the Survey types, and no, Beta isn't nearly as perfect as some Betans would have outsiders believe -- plus an effect of my living through many decades of American democracy.
Ta, L.
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Ariana
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Lois McMaster Bujold:
Hi, there! I’ve read everything you’ve written that I remotely know of! I’m grateful for the enormous body of work you’ve created and the themes you discuss. Thank you so much. I’m excited to dive into The Physicians is Vilnoc and I’m wondering: are there plans for it to come out as an audiobook? I do most of my reading with my ears, these days. Please forgive me if this question has already been addressed.
Adger Williams
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Lois McMaster Bujold:
Loois, do you keep track of loose ends you have left behind from each story as you go? (in a list or spreadsheet or some-such)., so that you can glance over the list at some point and say to yourself, "Oh yes, that fits in well with what I'm wondering about now". Or possibly simply have a sense for unfinished business with certain people or situations that may necessitate re-reading before writing further?
Seantheaussie
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Lois McMaster Bujold:
I just read on tvtropes "Lois McMaster Bujold mentioned once that she absolutely detests most of the covers of her Vorkosigan Saga books. She managed to veto one cover and replace it for something more tasteful... and that became her lowest selling book. She said she'd stick to writing and let the designers do their work from then on." Is this true?
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