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Lois McMaster Bujold I don't have any plans at this time for NextGen tales, no. Nor names in mind, although I'm pretty sure the crown prince is named Xav.

Ivan and Tej will likely have children eventually, one trusts in time to gratify Alys.

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Ms. Bujold -- Thought you might be amused to see this article on real-life butterbugs; the whole pitch (converting organic waste to useful products, etc.) sounds awfully familiar. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/07/03/maggots-could-revolutionize-global-food-supply-heres-how/?utm_term=.4667224429bf Now all we need is an aesthetics consultant . . .

Carol Smith asked Lois McMaster Bujold:

Hello: My name is Carol Smith. I am a mother and grandmother of eight children. The title of your book "The Orphans of Raspay" has my attention. I have not read the synopsis. What can you tell me about this book that would make me want to read it?

Rick Ellrod asked Lois McMaster Bujold:

Ms. Bujold -- I don't know if you've run across this news item, but of course I thought immediately of butterbugs. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2016/08/29/mealworm-margarine-could-be-right-around-the-corner-would-you-try-it/ Now all they have to do is make them glorious, right? Rick Ellrod

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