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Lauren DeStefano is an American author known for her science fiction novels. Born on October 13, 1984, she graduated from Yale University with a Master of Fine Arts in Literature. Before becoming an author, she worked as an editor and teacher. DeStefano's debut novel, 'Waking God,' was published in 2011 and received widespread acclaim. Her works are celebrated for their unique perspective on the relationship between technology and human ethics.

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“When I am writing anything in general, I just want to tell the story that exists in my head; I don't try to write a parable or make a point.”

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“who once had dreams of saving the world, now laughs at anyone who tries.”

World Trying Dream Laughing Saving Save The World

Book:Wither

Source: Wither

“And if I have to die trying, I will get out of here.”

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Book:Wither

Source: Wither

“None of the wives mention the security guards by the door, who will probably tackle us to the ground if we try to leave without our husbands.”

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Book:Wither

Source: Wither

“His three wives are huddled together on the bare mattress, one of them dying; when we're together, we form an alliance he can't touch. He's scared to even try.”

Trying Together Form Three Wife Dying Scared Alliances Mattresses

Book:Wither

Source: Wither

“You can try to please everyone and risk accomplishing nothing, or go for your dreams and risk pissing a few people off.”

People Trying Dream Risk Please Your Dreams

Author:Lauren DeStefano

“We can change so many times in our lives. We're born into a family, and it's the only life we can imagine, but it changes. Buildings collapse. Fires burn. And the next second we're someplace else entirely, going through different motions and trying to keep up with this new person we've become.”

Trying Persons Different Next Born Fire Our Lives Imagine Building Collapse

Book:Sever

Source: Sever

“I start trying to stay unconscious. The problem with this is that no amount of willpower can change the reality.”

Trying Problem Reality Amount Unconscious Willpower

Book:Fever

Source: Fever

“Maybe it is desperation. Maybe we can't let things fall apart without trying. We can't let go of the people we love.”

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Book:Sever

Source: Sever

“To die trying would be better than to die without purpose.”

Trying Would Be Purpose Dies

Book:Sever

Source: Sever

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Born: October 13, 1984
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