Josephine Angelini
Josephine Angelini | |||
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| Born | 1975 Ashland, Massachusetts | ||
| Nationality | American | ||
| Citizenship | United States of America | ||
| Alma mater | New York University's Tisch School of Arts | ||
| Occupation | Young adult writer | ||
| Known for | Fantasy romance novels, such as her trilogies Starcrossed and Worldwalker | ||
Josephine Angelini (born 1975 in Ashland, Massachusetts) is an American young adult writer, best known for her fantasy romance novels, such as her trilogies Starcrossed and Worldwalker. Her work is published by American Publisher MacMillan.
Her debut series Starcrossed takes inspiration from and adapts the tale of Helen of Troy.
Early life
Josephine Angelini is the daughter of a farmer and the youngest of eight siblings.[1]
She graduated from New York University's Tisch School of Arts in theatre, where she studied Applied Theatre and focused on the classics.[2] Angelini lives with her husband Juan Alberto, a screenwriter, in Los Angeles, California. She initially moved to California to also become a screenwriter, but followed her passion for writing whilst working as a waitress.[3] In 2011 she released her first novel of the same-named trilogy Starcrossed.
Starcrossed Trilogy
- Starcrossed
- Dreamless
- Goddess
The Worldwalker Trilogy
- Trial By Fire
- Firewalker
- Witch's Pyre
Individual Books
- Snow Lane
- Lucitopia
- What She Found In The Woods
Reception
The novels from both the Starcrossed and Worldwalkerseries have been international bestsellers.
Starcrossed has earned the praise of various major publications including the LA Times, and have earned Josephine Angelini the Reader's choice awards in Germany on two occasions. The series has been described as a Percy Jackson for teenage girls.[4] A film adaptation of the trilogy might be coming in the near future.[5]
MTV describes Starcrossed as a fantastically entertaining book.[6] Whilst The Guardian describes the follow up book Dreamless as "fast paced and exhilarating."[7] Trial By Fire has also been described as 'a Real page turner, easily devoured in one sitting'.[8] All three of her Starcrossed novels have 4.5* reviews on Waterstones.[9]
References
- ↑ Josephine Angelini (2014) <http://www.josephineangelini.com/about/> [accessed 29 march 2021].
- ↑ Josephine Angelini (2014) <http://www.josephineangelini.com/about/> [accessed 29 march 2021].
- ↑ Habley, Jennifer, Best-selling author Josephine Angelini ready to rock AASL national conference. (2015) <http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2015/09/best-selling-author-josephine-angelini-ready-rock-aasl-national-conference> [accessed 7 June 2020]
- ↑ Deahl, Rachel, Move over Stephanie Meyer: Josephine Angelini, Author of Greek Tragedy Blockbuster For Teens Landed Huge Deal (2010) <https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/move-over-stephanie-meyer_n_487951?ri18n=true&guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9jb25zZW50LnlhaG9vLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAHhAWKueXy8FcNabqr0WGFUKwlw1SqxtWThJSDcio_i0uvCS9hH1SNyRUGQuWGqQKd6gzOD5Lc2Koiuqu8nIvdN4noOH4vamTQGLoeIrIsj6DBR7iSovb7U-INMEE54ZKfLUk7KXfjPZAqdjmFzZbrVhLHgtNMwmlYLiVc79HIlV> [accessed 12 June 2020]
- ↑ Deahl, Rachel. "Harper Teen Pays Seven Figures For Debut YA Trilogy". Publishers Weekly. Accessed 5 June, 2020.
- ↑ Lewis, Jim, 'Starcrossed' author Josephine Angelini talks Love and War (2011) <http://www.mtv.com/news/2555981/starcrossed-josephine-angelini-ya/> [accessed 12 June 2020]
- ↑ Erica, Cara, Dreamless By Josephine Angelini - Review (2015) <https://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/2015/jan/18/review-josephine-angelini-dreamless> [accessed 12 June 2020]
- ↑ Erica, Cara, Trial By Fire By Josephine Angelini - Review (2010) <https://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/2015/jul/17/trial-by-fire-josephine-angelini-review> [accessed 10 June 2020]
- ↑ https://www.waterstones.com/book/starcrossed/josephine-angelini/9780330529730 [accessed 9 June 2020]
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