tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320269312957801390.post1855673807145694549..comments2024-03-28T05:59:52.454-07:00Comments on TalkToYoUniverse: Translating "issues" from our world into fictional worldsJuliette Wadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879627074920760712noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320269312957801390.post-62409661512284013052012-02-21T14:10:48.158-08:002012-02-21T14:10:48.158-08:00C0, as I believe I mentioned, they bear no relatio...C0, as I believe I mentioned, they bear no relation to current events. I started planning this book four or five years ago. I realize that siblinghood is not the standard approach, but that's why I like it. I designed it as a variant of the sibling-marriages that one sees among the Greek gods (among the male-female couples in the Greek instance). Sirin and Eyn actually don't follow this pattern because Eyn is not a member of the family that includes Sirin, Bes, Trigis, their brother Plis, and their sisters Heile and Mai. Adoption isn't something I've dealt with in the stories to this point, but I'm sure it occurs; since both types of union are called "partnerships" I would assume adoption is not only possible but unremarkable for both.Juliette Wadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02879627074920760712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320269312957801390.post-9617361099824241562012-02-21T14:02:31.714-08:002012-02-21T14:02:31.714-08:00Are points two and three inspired by current event...Are points two and three inspired by current events?<br /><br />But I do find how homosexuality is treated intriguing? Unions as bonds of siblinghood? Hmm...how does adoption factor into all of this, if it exists in this society?chihuahuazerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15677672177353350936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320269312957801390.post-8327099151774313982012-02-21T12:39:05.957-08:002012-02-21T12:39:05.957-08:00Sharon, thanks so much! I appreciate the comment.Sharon, thanks so much! I appreciate the comment.Juliette Wadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02879627074920760712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320269312957801390.post-78593356187225959822012-02-21T12:30:07.246-08:002012-02-21T12:30:07.246-08:00Beautifully explained and illustrated. I learned a...Beautifully explained and illustrated. I learned a lot. Thank you. I am still in awe at the process of world building.Sharon Wachslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03962059672610138178noreply@blogger.com