Ten minutes with... is a special series presented by Coode Street that sees readers and booklovers from around the world talk about what they're reading right now and what's getting them through these difficult times.

Today Jonathan spends ten minutes or so talking with one of the most beloved writers in the history of science fiction and fantasy, Lois McMaster Bujold, about working and writing in these strange times, her semi-retirement and how she came to write and publish the Penric and Desdemona series, and much more.

Books mentioned include:

The Physicians of Vilnoc (Penric and Desdemona #8) by Lois McMaster Bujold
Penric's Progress by Lois McMaster Bujold
Penric's Travels by Lois McMaster Bujold
Paladin's Grace by T. Kingfisher
Swordheart by T. Kingfisher
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes and Other Lessons from the Crematory by Caitlin Doughty

Episode 427: Ten Minutes with Lois McMaster Bujold