“Maybe that was the price of loving someone: You lost your grasp of where they ended and you began.”
Book:Afterworlds
Quote by Scott Westerfeld
Work
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
Author
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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