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Mary Robinette Kowal:
What plans do you have for after the Lady Astronaut series? I love your work~
Mary Robinette Kowal
Thanks! I'm working on a novel called The Spare Man, which will come out next year. It's a standalone murder mystery set on an interplanetary cruise ship. It's like The Thin Man movies in space.
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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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Jun 18, 2025 06:18PM · flag