Evan Moore
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Lois McMaster Bujold:
Dear Lois, Thank you so much for writing a series which has brought me-and so many others-so much enjoyment over the years. Recently, I learned about Richard J. Flaherty, shortest infantryman in US Army history, standing at 4'9. Reading about him, I was struck with a distinct Milesian vibe. Was any of Miles' character/appearance based on Capt Flaherty? Thank you!
Lois McMaster Bujold
Glad you have enjoyed the series!
No, I'd not heard of Flaherty, though after my series got started many short soldiers of history were brought to my attention, most interestingly Prince Eugene of Savoy and Homer Lea. (Both worth a look-up.) Miles's actual inspirational roots run more to T. E. Lawrence and the young Winston Churchill, though not in any 1:1 manner.
Ta, L.
No, I'd not heard of Flaherty, though after my series got started many short soldiers of history were brought to my attention, most interestingly Prince Eugene of Savoy and Homer Lea. (Both worth a look-up.) Miles's actual inspirational roots run more to T. E. Lawrence and the young Winston Churchill, though not in any 1:1 manner.
Ta, L.
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Shane Castle
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Lois McMaster Bujold:
The first of your stories set in the world of the five gods that your public has seen is The Curse of Chalion. Was that the first one written? And, can you (briefly) outline your thoughts behind this world? I know that a lot of energy can go into backstories that the public never sees, but I would love to hear about some of them.
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