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About the C. J. Cherryh
Carolyn Janice Cherryand Cyteenappended a silent “h” to her real name because her first editor, Donald A. Wollheim, felt that “Cherry” sounded too much like a romance writer. She used only her initials, C. J., to disguise that she was female at a time when the majority of science fiction authors were male.
The author has an asteroid, 77185 Cherryh, named after her. Referring to this honor, the asteroid’s discoverers wrote of Cherryh: “She has challenged us to be worthy of the stars by imagining how mankind might grow to live among them.”
Frequently Asked Questions
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For me the purest and truest art in the world is science fiction.
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A warrior is free to be a hero and pull off daring do and the soldier is irresponsible if he does it.
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Deal with the Devil if the Devil has a constituency – and don’t complain about the heat.
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Culture is how biology responds and makes its living conditions better.
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Trade isn’t about goods. Trade is about information. Goods sit in the warehouse until information moves them.
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The warrior may fight for gold or for an immediate gain, or for something to take home for the winter to feed the family. The soldier is part of a more complex society. He’s fighting for a group ethic of some sort.
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