Mika asked G. Norman Lippert:

I can see a lot of Discworld references, they cannot be a coincidence. Do you really like all the Discworld books or just the witches ones (most of the references I noticed are from there - the rude song about hedgehogs I just saw, the voodoo queen making gumbo)? I love your Discworld references because I love Discworld so much. I'm enjoying your books.

G. Norman Lippert I'm so glad you asked this question, Mika. Yes, I am a gigantic Terry Pratchett fan, and have definitely peppered the JP stories with references to his Discworld series. From James' owl (named for Corporal Nobby Nobbs) to flight instructor Cabriel Ridcully (a reference to the Archchancellor of Unseen University) to the myriad little details that connect the worlds, yes, the JP universe is unabashedly inspired by (and connected to) Pratchett's Discworld.

Perhaps a cross-over is in order someday? Perhaps Merlinus summons Rincewind via the Amsera Certh to take over the post of Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher?

Oh, now I can't not do that.

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