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Episode 31: Mary Robinette Kowal, Science Fiction and Fantasy Author
Oct 4, 2023
Mary Robinette Kowal, science fiction and fantasy author, discusses her transition from puppetry to writing and how it influences her work. They explore the role of puppetry in creating lifelike characters, express their love for sci-fi and fantasy, and talk about their latest novel with martini recipes. They also discuss using Scrivener for writing, the challenges of voice to text technology, and recommend 'Craft in the Real World' and 'Unrelenting' as noteworthy books.
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Quick takeaways
- Mary Robinette Kowal draws inspiration from her background in puppetry to bring characters to life in her writing.
- Kowal values the unique exploration and metaphorical aspect that science fiction and fantasy genres offer to encourage conversations about various topics.
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Mary Robinette Kowal's Journey From Puppetry to Writing
Mary Robinette Kowal discusses her transition from being a professional puppeteer to becoming an author. She shares how she stumbled into puppetry during college and pursued it as a career for 20 years. Eventually, her passion for writing took off, prompting her to shift her focus to becoming a writer. Despite concentrating on writing, Kowal still practices puppetry and believes that her experience as a puppeteer influences her writing, particularly in bringing characters to life.
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