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Angela Darling

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in Seattle, WA, The United States

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http://www.angela-darling.com

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Historical Fiction, Horror, Fantasy

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Shirley Jackson, VC Andrews, Edgar Allan Poe, JRR Tolkien, George RR M ...more

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Angela Darling is a novelist who lives in the Seattle area. Dubbed “The Queen of the Macabre,” her novels are richly infused with history, romance and dark gothic horror. Her biggest writing influences include Edgar Allan Poe, V.C. Andrews, Shirley Jackson and JRR Tolkien.

She has been writing for over 30 years, completing her first full-length novel, “War” when she was just 15 years old.

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What’s the best thing about being a writer?

Angela Darling The best thing about being a writer is the feeling like you're a perpetual kid. :) You're constantly using your imagination; hell, you're actually enc…moreThe best thing about being a writer is the feeling like you're a perpetual kid. :) You're constantly using your imagination; hell, you're actually encouraged to use your imagination as a writer, something that typically tapers off in people once they enter adulthood. You get to create something out of air, something tangible that could potentially touch people that you've never met. Having that type of access to the hearts and minds of people from all walks of life is indescribable. It's also a welcome respite from the rigors of your daily life; you get to escape to the moors of England for a few hours, or you get to become a murderous antagonist hellbent on destroying your characters. It sure takes your mind off the everyday things, like paying the water bill. ;)

With every pro, however, there is always a con. In regards to being a writer, it is sometimes hard to shut off that aforementioned imagination. You are often so "in your head" that you read too much into things, ruminate too long on simplistic things. Create fantastic scenarios out of absolutely nothing at all. It's not a good formula for relaxation. Also, being a writer is a very solitary sport. If you have someone significant in your life, they have to understand that writing is your job, something important enough to escape to for a few hours at a time. Sometimes it's difficult to "turn your mind off" while you're spending quality time with your loved ones so you really need to make a concerted effort to be a part of things.

In my situation, I have a wonderful supporter who may not understand why I write, but understands how important it is to me. Any time that I'm not around people, I'm always writing. Whether it's driving in my car and listening to music, my mind is never far from my book. I'm always actively brainstorming and looking out for that next piece of inspiration...(less)

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	Fallen (The Thorne Family Saga Book 1) 3.68 avg rating — 38 ratings — published 2011 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	The Thorne Family Saga 4.50 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 2013 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Aeterno (The Thorne Family Saga Book 3) 4.38 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dreams of Elysium (The Thorne Family Saga Book 2) 3.88 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Tenebrous: The Ridge and Town of the Dead (Volume 1) 4.33 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2012 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Last of the Delacroixs (The Delacroix Family Saga Book 1) 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2014 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Two Miles: A Rogue River Tale (Rogue River Series) 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Asylum 4.50 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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“We fly into our own gilded cages and then bemoan the bars.”
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“We fly into our own gilded cages and then bemoan the bars.”
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“Start now. Start where you are. Start with fear. Start with pain. Start with doubt. Start with hands shaking. Start with voice trembling but start. Start and don’t stop. Start where you are, with what you have. Just... start.”
― Ijeoma Umebinyuo

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