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How much time did y’all spend working out how the world got from where it is now to where it is when your start the novels? Is the a secret history of Earth and the solar system squirreled away in your notes somewhere?

Obviously one of the strengths of the expanse is the way the world building is woven into the narrative in a way that helps drive it forward, but I’m really curious how much time you spent defining the world behind the scenes, and if so, did it happen all at once or as the novels came together?

Thanks - that’s honestly a bit of a confidence boost because it’s not too far off how I approach my little hobby writing and RPG projects.

Can’t wait to see what y’all have coming next.