Sariah
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Mary Robinette Kowal:
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?
Mary Robinette Kowal
So... I'm a geek. And I throw these in to amuse myself when I'm writing, fully expecting them to get cut. My editor usually lets me keep them. Usually.
For instance... In Without a Summer, one of the coldmongers carries a banner that reads, "Summer is Coming."
In Of Noble Family, Vincent says "As you wish."
One that I had to cut, because the joke was going to break tension at the wrong point, has to do with Signor Zancani's name in Valour and Vanity. I had him say, "My name means, "left-handed" but I am not..."
For instance... In Without a Summer, one of the coldmongers carries a banner that reads, "Summer is Coming."
In Of Noble Family, Vincent says "As you wish."
One that I had to cut, because the joke was going to break tension at the wrong point, has to do with Signor Zancani's name in Valour and Vanity. I had him say, "My name means, "left-handed" but I am not..."
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Mary Robinette Kowal:
First I just want to say thank you so much for Jane and Vincent, I love them. I am a public librarian and I have to admit I use my powers to always be the first to get your new book. If you could spend the day with any one of Jane Austen's heroines who would it be? Do you think Jane and Vincent would get along more with Elizabeth and Darcy or Jane Eyre and Mr. Rochester?
Joanne
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Mary Robinette Kowal:
I just finished Ghost Talkers and it was one of my favorite books this year! I loved the combination of historical fiction, fantasy, romance and mystery. You really took me by surprise in some parts of this novel! I am thinking of reading another of your books. Some of them look like they may be just romances with less history. I don't know. If I liked Ghost Talkers, which one should I read next?
Deii
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Mary Robinette Kowal:
It's not a question but just wanted to say thank you for writing the short story Jaiden's Weaver. It was a really heartwarming tale about a young girl growing up in different circumstances with her pet. It reminded me a lot like the Red Fern grows (but less heartbreaking). Just a beautiful moment of a girl and her teddybear spider. Thank you so much for the story. (?)
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