Becky Chambers, author of A LONG WAY TO A SMALL, ANGRY PLANET (and its sequels) talks about world building, alien genders, prejudice metaphors, and how her experiences as a gay woman influence her writing. Plus: Why she chooses to write hopeful science fiction, and why it matters.

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https://www.otherscribbles.com/

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https://tinyletter.com/beckychambers

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