Welcome to our 'Lightning Round' with 'Other' podcast guest and author Lois McMaster Bujold! The idea is to ask questions that she — and hopefully you — don't expect, and that the answers will be as equally interesting and hopefully amusing. Please enjoy. Biographies: http://www.dendarii.com/ is an acclaimed American author known for her contributions to science fiction and fantasy. Born in 1949, she is best known for her "Vorkosigan Saga," which follows the life and adventures of Miles Vorkosigan, a genetically enhanced nobleman. Bujold's writing is celebrated for its complex characters, intricate plots, and thoughtful exploration of themes such as loyalty, identity, and the nature of humanity. Over her career, she has received numerous awards, including multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards, solidifying her place as a key figure in speculative fiction. https://www.chloeaftel.com has spent her career working in commercial photography, photojournalism, and film. She’s an established name in modern photography with work featured in The New York Times, Mother Jones, Playboy, Dazed & Confused, Vogue Germany, The Hollywood Reporter, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue Italia, Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, Teen Vogue, and more. Aftel has photographed victims of sexual violence, reported on COVID 19's impact on the trans community, and gained access as the first reporter in COVID wards of the West Coast’s hardest-hit hospitals. She has covered underground abortion providers, the impact of gender pronouns on daily life, and clergy abuse. Aftel's first book, https://www.chloeaftel.com/outside-inbetween, is an award-winning anthology covering gender non-conforming people across the United States.

Anyone who likes the Vorkosigan Saga and is willing to step outside of sci-fi should absolutely read the Queen’s Thief series by Megan Whalen Turner!! The main character is Miles-esque and the two...

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