Pax Oncel
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Lois McMaster Bujold:
First, thank you for all you've written, especially the Vorkosigan Saga; Aral and Jole and Cordelia's relationship meant a lot to me; I've been in a similar position to Jole's re: Aral (age, power, love), and "but he's ooold! it's immoral! how dare?" But re: the Betan herms. I know they're not intersex, but I am, and reading them meant a lot to me. I'd been wondering if there was any early Moravian influence there?
Lois McMaster Bujold
First, I'm glad my work found resonance for you!
I'm afraid I don't know what "Moravian influence" might be. ??
Thanks for getting the difference between my (presently) fictional bioengineered herms, and natural intersex, tho' you would seem to be in a good position to appreciate the nuance. A lot of my future biotech echoes concerns of today, part of why readers find it interesting, but the science does make a difference. Though at the rate biology is progressing, I don't think we'll have to wait 1000 years for some of my SF speculation to become real. (Let's hope it's the nicer parts, and not the scarier ones!)
Ta, L.
First, I'm glad my work found resonance for you!
I'm afraid I don't know what "Moravian influence" might be. ??
Thanks for getting the difference between my (presently) fictional bioengineered herms, and natural intersex, tho' you would seem to be in a good position to appreciate the nuance. A lot of my future biotech echoes concerns of today, part of why readers find it interesting, but the science does make a difference. Though at the rate biology is progressing, I don't think we'll have to wait 1000 years for some of my SF speculation to become real. (Let's hope it's the nicer parts, and not the scarier ones!)
Ta, L.
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Srjanssen
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Lois McMaster Bujold:
Working my way through my second read of the "Hallowed Hunt" and find myself frequently rereading passages. Your explorations of religious and magical themes are unique. Were there any particular factors that turned your imagination in that direction, or have those themes always lurked in the background? By the way, have you run into the novels of Charles A Williams?
Jerri
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Lois McMaster Bujold:
I have been thinking of possible ultimate reasons for the Bastard to play "match maker" between Pen and Des. Thinking of what Cazeril and others went through after being picked by one or more of the Five Gods, has me wondering if Pen and Des are supposed to do something to "fix" the rotten government system in Cedonia?
Tea G
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Lois McMaster Bujold:
Dear Lois, Vorkosigan saga is a masterpiece. Mindblowing thoughts ran through my head while reading it. The world you have created is magnificent. I wish HBO wanted to record tv-series of books. Would you sell them the rights? Have you ever had an offer for a film adaptation? Big greetings from Croatia.
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