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Afterworlds

In 'Afterworlds,' a young writer named Darcy Patel is struggling to find her voice in the literary world. As she works on her first novel, she becomes increasingly immersed in the fictional world she has created. The novel skillfully weaves together the narrative of Darcy’s personal life with the unfolding story of her novel, offering a unique perspective on the writing process and the relationship between author and creation. more

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Scott Westerfeld
Scott Westerfeld

Scott Westerfeld (born May 5, 1963) is an acclaimed American author of young adult science fiction and fantasy novels. He is best known for the "Uglies" series, a dystopian franchise that has sold millions of copies worldwide. His works often explore themes of technology, identity, and societal transformation, appealing to both teenage and adult readers. Westerfeld's wife is author Justine Larbalestier. more

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“Ngày lễ độc thân Chúng ta hãy cùng nhau tới bờ sông đốt pháo hoa Pháo hoa là người tình bí mật của đêm, là nước mắt nơi khoé mi. Độc thân là tội lỗi do sự mất cân bằng giới tính. Pháo hoa thật đẹp, Độc thân thật mệt, Nếu tôi là một bông pháo hoa Tôi nhất định Sẽ toả sáng rực rỡ một lần ... Nếu tôi là một người độc thân Tôi nhất định Viết một bức thư gửi Quốc hội Cầu xin Quốc hội Hoặc là khống chế sự mất cân bằng giới tính, hoặc là tán thành việc kết hôn đồng giới.”

“You know how it is. You feel a little different because other people have two parents, even if they’re divorced. It’s like you grow up knowing that you’re missing something important that everyone else has, but you don’t know exactly what it is. I remember hearing my friends talking about how their fathers wouldn't let them stay out late or didn't like their boyfriends. It used to make me so angry because they didn't even realize what they had. Do you know what I mean?”