Angel Favazza

Poet

Author's Bio

Angel Favazza is the #1 bestselling YA author of The Oculist's Daughter, Saving Death, and Canine Chronicles, as well as an international bestselling poet. She writes Speculative Fiction for Young Adults and draws inspiration from modern philosophy, environmental issues, and pop culture.  Her poetry and short stories can be found in numerous literary magazines and anthologies, including the Best American Science Fiction & Fantasy. 

A Michigan native, Angel divides her time between writing and teaching Advanced English and Writing at a Metro-Detroit high school. 

Angel is the owner of Teachingwithpoetry.com and even created and coined a new poetry form called Line Messaging. This form has been used by numerous poets as well as many university Writing professors. 

 "Imaginative, intelligent, and restless, Angel Favazza’s writing presents science fiction archetypes in a surprising new light against the backdrop of our modern world. She experiments with form and line, but maintains beauty and accuracy through a transformation of scientific ideologies and our notions of what's really out there." ~Tyree Campbell, Editor in Chief, Alban Lake Publishing

Publications & Prizes

Anthologies:
Rhysling Anthology Book Series (Raven Electric Ink, 2013)
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Rhysling Anthology Book Series (Raven Electric Ink, 2012)
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Rhysling Anthology Book Series (Raven Electric Ink, 2011)
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Rhysling Anthology Book Series (Raven Electric Ink, 2010)
Books:
Sanctum Eclipse (Lulu Press, 2021)
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The Oculist's Daughter (Hiraeth Press, 2021)
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Crossing Space (Lulu Press, 2019)
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The Twisted Oak (Lulu Press, 2019)
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Canine Chronicles (Alban Lake Publishing, 2014)
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Canine Chronicles (Hiraeth Press, 2014)
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Flashes in the Sky (Lulu Press, 2012)
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Saving Death (Alban Lake Publishing, 2012)
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Inner Space (Lulu Press, 2010)
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On Metallic Wings (Sam's Dot Publishing, 2010)
Chapbooks:
A Rinsing Rain (Pudding House Press, 2010)
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An Avid Eye (Pudding House Press, 2009)
Journals:
Aoife's Kiss
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Asimov's Sci-Fi Magazine
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Ceremony
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Dark Moon Digest
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Down in the Dirt
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Illogical Muse
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Mythic Delirium
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Peninsula Poets
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Poet's Haven
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Scifaikuest
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Soul Fountain
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Star*Line
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The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers Magazine
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Write On!
Prizes won: 

Pushcart Prize nomination for An Avid Eye, Pudding House Press, 2009; Winner of Dark Gothic Resurrected Speculative Poetry Award for Excellence, 2010; Pushcart Prize nomination for A Rinsing Rain, Pudding House Press, 2010; Rhysling Award: The Best Published Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Poetry of 2010; Rhysling Award: The Best Published Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Poetry of 2011; Rhysling Award: The Best Published Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Poetry of 2012; Rhysling Award: The Best Published Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Poetry of 2013; Dwarf Stars Award: The Best Speculative Short Poetry of 2013; Dwarf Stars Award: The Best Speculative Short Poetry of 2014; Winner of Dark Gothic Resurrected Speculative Poetry Award for Excellence, 2014

Personal Favorites

Favorite authors: 
Stephen King John Milton Sylvia Plath William Shakespeare Ray Bradbury Emily Bronte Billy Collins

More Information

Gives readings: 
Yes
Travels for readings: 
Yes
Identifies as: 
English American
Prefers to work with: 
Adults, Any, At Risk Youth, Children, LGBTQ, Naturalists/Environmentalists, Seniors, Teachers, Teenagers, Veterans
Fluent in: 
English
Born in: 
Detroit , MI
Michigan
Raised in: 
MI
Michigan
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Last update: Apr 19, 2022