Softness
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Lois McMaster Bujold:
I noticed several parallels between Hallana and Penric -- Bastard's order, physicians, sorcerers, and picked up an unintentional demon (at least by human standards). I wondered if this was coincidence? Or did Hallana have some interesting themes you wanted to dig into deeper? (Hallana is one of my favorite characters, btw.) ^^ -Kalli
Lois McMaster Bujold
I mainly wanted to have some fun playing with a really powerful sorcerer character. Once I decided to set him in the Chalion universe, a lot of the parameters and limits came factory-default. Then the game became to see what all I, and he, could do to explore them. We'd seen sorcerers before in the 5GU, but never from their own points of view.
Of course, once characters are set up and initially launched, they have a way of riding off down their own roads, the more so as they have time and space to develop. This takes us both to unexpected places, which is rather the point of such a journey.
The ala carte novella structure of Penric's tales is meant to give me the maximum choice of routes.
Ta, L.
Of course, once characters are set up and initially launched, they have a way of riding off down their own roads, the more so as they have time and space to develop. This takes us both to unexpected places, which is rather the point of such a journey.
The ala carte novella structure of Penric's tales is meant to give me the maximum choice of routes.
Ta, L.
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I hope you're having a lovely day, Ms Bujold. I was wondering if there was any chance of you attending NerdCon: Stories? The possibility of your attendance is probably just wishful thinking on my part, but I'm sure the panels and conversations being held there would benefit greatly from your input. And I (and the group I am going with,) would certainly be excited to see you in person!
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