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Novelist and poet Lang Leav was born in a refugee camp when her family were fleeing the Khmer Rouge Regime. She spent her formative years in Sydney, Australia, in the predominantly migrant town of Cabramatta. Among her many achievements, Lang is the winner of a Qantas Spirit of Youth Award, Churchill Fellowship and Goodreads Reader’s Choice Award.

Lang has been featured on CNN, SBS Australia, Intelligence Squared UK, Radio New Zealand and in various publications, including Vogue, Newsweek, the Straits Times, the Guardian, and the New York Times. She currently lives in New Zealand with her partner and fellow author, Michael Faudet.

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Lang Leav By rubbing both my hands together and pretending I am making fire when in fact I am actually making ideas for books.
Lang Leav Gosh, I think about this so much that it makes my head spin. I write about this subject matter often and it seems to resonate with many others so I su…moreGosh, I think about this so much that it makes my head spin. I write about this subject matter often and it seems to resonate with many others so I suppose even if we don't have definitive proof, there is a feeling of something else, or somewhere else that goes way beyond wishful thinking or false hope. (less)
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“It happens like this.

"One day you meet someone and for some inexplicable reason, you feel more connected to this stranger than anyone else--closer to them than your closest family. Perhaps this person carries within them an angel--one sent to you for some higher purpose; to teach you an important lesson or to keep you safe during a perilous time. What you must do is trust in them--even if they come hand in hand with pain or suffering--the reason for their presence will become clear in due time."

Though here is a word of warning--you may grow to love this person but remember they are not yours to keep. Their purpose isn't to save you but to show you how to save yourself. And once this is fulfilled; the halo lifts and the angel leaves their body as the person exits your life. They will be a stranger to you once more.

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It's so dark right now, I can't see any light around me.
That's because the light is coming from you. You can't see it but everyone else can.”
Lang Leav, Love & Misadventure

“It was a question I had worn on my lips for days - like a loose thread on my favourite sweater I couldn't resist pulling - despite knowing it could all unravel around me.

"Do you love me?" I ask.

In your hesitation I found my answer.”
Lang Leav, Love & Misadventure

“What was it like to love him? Asked Gratitude.
It was like being exhumed, I answered, and brought to life in a flash of brilliance.

What was it like to be loved in return? Asked Joy.
It was like being seen after a perpetual darkness, I replied. To be heard after a lifetime of silence.

What was it like to lose him? Asked Sorrow. There was a long pause before I responded:

It was like hearing every goodbye ever said to me—said all at once.”
Lang Leav, Love & Misadventure

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“If you remember me, then I don't care if everyone else forgets.”
Haruki Murakami, Kafka on the Shore

“Muddiness is not merely a disturber of prose, it is also a destroyer of life, of hope: death on the highway caused by a badly worded road sign, heartbreak among lovers caused by a misplaced phrase in a well-intentioned letter, anguish of a traveler expecting to be met at a railroad station and not being met because of a slipshod telegram. Think of the tragedies that are rooted in ambiguity, and be clear! When you say something, make sure you have said it. The chances of your having said it are only fair.”
E.B. White

“We may be just two different clocks, that do not tock in unison.”
Lang Leav, Love & Misadventure

“When words run dry,
he does not try,
nor do I.

We are on par.

He just is,
I just am
and we just are”
Lang Leav, Love & Misadventure

“I had my first dream about you last night.
Really? She smiles. What was it about?
I don't remember exactly but the whole time I was dreaming, I knew you were mine.”
Lang Leav, Love & Misadventure

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Kenyatta Kelechi Hi, Lang,

Thank you for the friendship. I look forward to reading your poetry.

All the best!


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Lang Leav K.B. wrote: "Thanks for friending me, Lang! I found one of your poems online recently, which led me to discover more of your writing. You are amazing, and the way you use words is so artistic and gorgeous! Both..."

Thanks so much sweetheart! Lots of love


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K.B. Ezzell Thanks for friending me, Lang! I found one of your poems online recently, which led me to discover more of your writing. You are amazing, and the way you use words is so artistic and gorgeous! Both your poetry and your prose are elegant and touching and lovely. Thank you for sharing your gift with us! <3


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Lang Leav Blessie wrote: "Hi Lang! Thank you for accepting my friend request! Your poems, as well as Micheal's are amazing. I've been a big fan of your writing ever since I saw most of your poems all over tumblr. Keep up th..."

Thank you so much Blessie, glad you like our poems :)

xo Lang


Blessie (Mischievous Reads) Hi Lang! Thank you for accepting my friend request! Your poems, as well as Micheal's are amazing. I've been a big fan of your writing ever since I saw most of your poems all over tumblr. Keep up the good work! :)


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Lang Leav LyRe (beautiful soul♡) wrote: "omg. you. are. beautiful,. like. your. poems."

Thanks so much lovely xo


White Reven omg. you. are. beautiful,. like. your. poems.


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Lang Leav Joyce wrote: "Hi Lang! I love your poetry and writing an enormous amount, and Michael's as well! Thank you for accepting my friending, hope you are well! :)"

Thanks so much beautiful, we're a fan of yours too! xo


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Joyce Hi Lang! I love your poetry and writing an enormous amount, and Michael's as well! Thank you for accepting my friending, hope you are well! :)


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