Native American Heritage Month
Davida Chazan
Davida Chazan asked Mary Doria Russell:

Why did you spell Anne Clemenc name Clements? Wouldn't the original spelling have felt more accurate?

Mary Doria Russell As it says in the book, most immigrants changed the spelling of their names to match the way English-speakers would spell them. I speak enough Hrvatski to know that a c is pronounced ts but few of my readers would know that. So I followed Joe Clements' Americanized spelling.
flag

More Answered Questions

Chip
Chip asked Mary Doria Russell:

What did the people of Rakhat look like? I loved The Sparrow, and liked Children of God. But after finishing the books, I am still not sure whether the Rakhat species resembled bunny rabbits, kangaroos, or something in between. What say you, people of Earth?

Jack Pramitte
Jack Pramitte asked Mary Doria Russell:

Here, in France, we have really appreciated The Sparrow. Unfortunately, we are still waiting for a translation of Children of God. Is there any hope? We are desperate. Could you ask your agent to do something about it?

Joyce
Joyce asked Mary Doria Russell:

Mary, just finished the Sparrow and enjoyed it immensely. I admire your creativity and writing ability. I'll be reading your other books for sure?

All answers from Mary Doria Russell…
Mary Doria Russell
3,566 followers
To ask Mary Doria Russell a question, please sign up.

About Goodreads Q&A

Ask and answer questions about books!

You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.

See Featured Authors Answering Questions

Learn more