Ali Mark

Ali Mark asked Robin Sloan:

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Robin Sloan You're not crazy! Although I might substitute the word "quest" for "journey." Among other things, the book is an homage to the quest novel, particularly in its YA incarnation: the hero starts down the road, with few resources, not particularly good at anything, and picks up allies along the way -- friends with great powers. I read a lot of books like that when I was younger and they made an impression on me.

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PaddytheMick

PaddytheMick asked Robin Sloan:

I found the Ajax Penumbra 1969 short to be just as engaging as Mr. Penumbra's 24 Hour Book Store. Thank you! Do you envision more Bibliopunk adventures somewhere along the Unbroken Spine timeline?

Cynthia Shannon

Cynthia Shannon asked Robin Sloan:

I loved how Penumbra was all about the tech and book worlds colliding. As an author with a background in tech, how do you think the publishing industry - most notably booksellers - can adapt to the changing times?

Sebastian Rusu

Sebastian Rusu asked Robin Sloan:

Hi Robin! Random question - what was you inspiration for the music of the Mazg? I would like to treat my sourdough starter properly and I was wondering if you had any specific songs / singers / groups in mind. Many thanks!

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