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flag Siang Lu wins Miles Franklin Literary Award for his novel "Ghost Cities" after 200 rejections.

flag Brisbane writer Siang Lu won the prestigious Miles Franklin Literary Award for his comedic novel "Ghost Cities," which was rejected over 200 times before being published. flag The novel, inspired by China's uninhabited megacities, explores themes of diaspora and cultural identity. flag Lu's win, which comes with a $60,000 prize, marks a significant change in his financial situation and recognition for his work.

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