Writing a novel: where to enter
From: JaneIn the NYT today, I read a piece by Roger Cohen, quoting an Israeli author named Amos Oz. I thought you’d…
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Generosity economy, feudalism in Hild, women’s agency, and more
From: Robert Just wanted to email you and let you know that I just finished reading Hild and I absolutely loved it. …
Read moreThe ending of HILD
From: ChristineI was at your reading for Hild at the Elliott Bay Bookstore on Friday evening*. I did not have a book…
Read moreDefinition of hægtes
From: Robin I am reading Hild and I have not been able to discover the definition of “haegtes.” I read on my…
Read moreWalking away from it all, redux
From: Gregory You once wrote “I constantly try to live up to my ideal of myself as a person and a writer (if…
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From: Morgayne Greetings from the Olympic Peninsula! Just started reading Hild which led me to your blog. I’m a writer who has…
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From: Eva First off, I just finished Hild and absolutely loved it. It’s the first work of yours I’ve read, but I…
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From: Annabel (high school junior)I’ve never written an email to an author before, but I just felt really compelled. So, I just…
Read moreHild and Tolkien and Beowulf
From: Stephanie I just finished reading HILD and wanted to let you know I enjoyed it immensely. It was not what I expected, though….
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From: Luke I have got Slow River, which hopefully I shall read some time in the near future. Ammonite has crossed my…
Read moreWhen the hell is Volume Two coming?
From: Sara FineganI keep heading over to your blog to find out if you’ve already answered my question but it’s difficult to…
Read moreAmmonite prequel–and more!
From: MP I find it odd emailing an author after reading her book. In some cases, the book becomes such a personal…
Read moreDriven by strong women
From: Meredith I’m a big fan of your books, so I was pleased when I wandered into Chapters-Indigo in Vancouver and saw that…
Read moreI which I break another heart and am happy about it, chortle
From: Morgan Hello. It’s 4:11am and I just finished reading Blue Place, after finishing Ammonite barely a week ago. This… This is…
Read moreHild: risk and reward
From: Anonymous Actually, this has nothing to do with chive flowers or diet. I am curious how you had the guts/courage/ intestinal…
Read moreStill a native of science fiction
From: Anonymous I’m delighted to hear [that I will be co-Guest of Honour at Westercon 66], it would be interesting. But I’m…
Read moreRRMS, SPMS and the lipid hypothesis of multiple sclerosis
From: Blake I stumbled across your blog while searching for information on Dr. Corthals’ hypothesis, and thought you might be a good…
Read moreOrigins of Hild, part II
[This is a continuation of Origins of Hild, part I, which was a response to a reader question. Everything between the triple asterisks…
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From: Kate where did hild come from? i recall aud was first a dream but what was the inspiration for hild? …maybe…
Read moreIs Aud butch?
From Joslyn You probably get this question all the time, but I couldn’t find the answer anywhere online, and the ardent fangirl…
Read moreReader comment, and how to contact me
From: G I’ve been reading your blog for a while, and your latest post (on seeing a video of yourself in your…
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From: Lorimayb I’m not quite sure what you mean by “MS dissident.” Can you elaborate? I’m in favour of things that put…
Read moreWhy do my characters talk about love so fast?
From: Josleyn I was just reading the post on Elvis and cream cake (which, incidentally, I’ve been craving for a while. Thank…
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From: Cindy Thoreson I love the Aud Torvingen series! Always, the last novel in the series, was published in 2007. I’ve been…
Read moreAud #4?
I got this (and several others like it) last week: hi my name is Lindsay and love love your books and i…
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