Kate Davenport
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Lois McMaster Bujold:
I think Penric is now one of my top male characters to have dinner with, right behind Cazaril and Peter Whimsey. And I would love to hear more about any/all of his adventures as they occur to you. But Bosha, Tanar and Adelis are the unresolved storyline that itches at me and makes me curious because I can't see a happy ending for them. Can you?
Lois McMaster Bujold
I can, but the route there is long and roundabout, and involves more Cedonian politics and time than I want to deal with right now. (Actually many potential routes, which doesn't make it easier.) Maybe someday. No promises.
And then there's Bosha's entire angsty backstory, which could be a novel in its own right, but a weird one. Also with a problem or six about a satisfactory ending. But yes, Surakos Bosha is certainly one of those characters who unexpectedly leap off the page.
Ta, L.
I can, but the route there is long and roundabout, and involves more Cedonian politics and time than I want to deal with right now. (Actually many potential routes, which doesn't make it easier.) Maybe someday. No promises.
And then there's Bosha's entire angsty backstory, which could be a novel in its own right, but a weird one. Also with a problem or six about a satisfactory ending. But yes, Surakos Bosha is certainly one of those characters who unexpectedly leap off the page.
Ta, L.
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Laura
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Lois McMaster Bujold:
I love libraries and book stores. However, when I browse rows upon rows of books I often doubt if my own writing will contribute or amount to much, especially when weighed against the great investment required of my very finite time. Did you ever face similar doubts? If so, how did you reason/wrestle with them?
Dan Moren
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Lois McMaster Bujold:
Hi Lois! Longtime fan, thanks to my cousins, who introduced me to Cordelia & Miles some twenty years ago. As an SF author who's mainly gone the trad route and only dabbled in self-pub, I'm curious about the process of self-publishing the Penric novellas vis-a-vis the traditional publishing route. What's the process like for Penric? Do you hire editors, copyeditors, etc.? Do you prefer one way over the other? Thanks!
David Samuels
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Lois McMaster Bujold:
I just finished/loved the Penric's Demon series. The Cantons are cozy as heck and the Empire has that Byzantine motif that's right down my alley. Anyway, I wanted to know what role jesters play, if any, in the world of Chalion. I assume they'd fall within the Bastard's province, but just how religious would they be? The idea of a jester-divine brings a smile to my face haha
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