People fear stone," Usha said, "because it contains never-life." "Non-life? You mean, death?" "Nonsense," she repeated vehemently. "What's to fear ab… - Joan Slonczewski

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People fear stone," Usha said, "because it contains never-life."
"Non-life? You mean, death?"
"Nonsense," she repeated vehemently. "What's to fear about death? Death is natural. Stone is never-life." Spinel took another tack. "If they fear it, then how come enough Sharers want it so the traders stock shelves full?"
"How should I know? Why do Valans drink the toxic waste product of sugar-eating yeast?

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About Joan Slonczewski

Joan Lyn Slonczewski (born in 1956) is an American microbiologist at Kenyon College and a science fiction writer who explores biology and space travel.

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Alternative Names: Joan Lyn Slonczewski Joan L Slonczewski
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