jadepearl

Since you are so widely read, do you struggle with coming up with new ideas? It seems I will often come up with a plot or idea, and then realize it was from something else I read a while ago.

For all of the authors:

I used to have a turtle named Schmendrick. How do you feel about people naming their pets and children after your characters?

For Ms. Bujold, I just wanted to say thanks for being such a prolific writer! Your Vorkosigan novels in particular have been some of my favorites for a long time, and I reread them when I can. I've always appreciated your ability to balance having a plot with a spot of romance without turning the story into a bodice ripper.

I did notice when I read the Sharing Knife, there was more of a focus on the romance. Did you do anything different with the Sharing Knife novels? Was it intended to focus more on their relationship?

And unrelated, but do you enjoy writing sci-fi or fantasy more?

Thanks again for doing what you do, and I'll continue to read whatever you publish!

For Mr. Cochran:

Do you have any advice for someone looking to get into editing? Has the industry changed a lot since you entered it?

Thanks!

That makes sense, thank you. And I will have to look up some of Mr. Nathan's work.