Lois McMaster Bujold
I don't think I've talked about this much, as it is a story element I had no desire to commit to one way or another. (Although if there is anything, it would be in interviews from around when the books were first published -- https://vorkosigan.fandom.com/wiki/Au... ) Gods might have been real, and left or were excluded; gods might have always been as mythological as our own. The two things certainly known is that some people have an extrasensory perception and magical manipulative abilities, and no one believes the gods are around now. There should be folk stories about this, but I did not have occasion in the books to recount (invent) any.
Ta, L.
I don't think I've talked about this much, as it is a story element I had no desire to commit to one way or another. (Although if there is anything, it would be in interviews from around when the books were first published -- https://vorkosigan.fandom.com/wiki/Au... ) Gods might have been real, and left or were excluded; gods might have always been as mythological as our own. The two things certainly known is that some people have an extrasensory perception and magical manipulative abilities, and no one believes the gods are around now. There should be folk stories about this, but I did not have occasion in the books to recount (invent) any.
Ta, L.
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divinebluesky
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Lois McMaster Bujold:
I respect that authors must follow their muse. Contradictorily, I really want more in the Vorkosigan universe, whether novels or shorter stories like the Penric work. One thought as I’m rereading the series for the I don’t know how many times is to wonder about how Bel is doing after his experience in Diplomatic Immunity and maybe we find out because one or more of Miles and Ekaterin’s kids visit quaddie space?
Alexa
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Lois McMaster Bujold:
This isn't a question, but I haven't been able to get the system to send you a message any other way? My dad loved your books, but we especially enjoyed Curse of Chalion. Sadly he died in 2019 from mesothelioma. Which is when I discovered that the memorial ribbons for all lung cancers are white or cream. My mom and I are now planning a Bastard's Day ribbon for this year. Thank you! Alexa
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