Apr
27
2019

THE FORSAKENED IN AUDIOBOOK

Hey everyone!  Hope your April is going well. I can not wait until the chilly weather is gone and summer is finally here!  I've been busy working on a new journal project which I will film and share with you soon. This journal is based on my spooky Victorian ghost, Hepzibah Blackthorne.  I just wanted to update everyone to let you know my novel The Forsakened will be released in...
Apr
09
2019

LIFE UPDATE

My boyfriend G. Ferrero is a strong Latin man. With the exception of my father, I've never known anyone with such an admirable work ethic. He is one of the kindest persons I know. Like me, he is a true entrepreneur. He loves the art of business and he believes in treating others fairly. Above all he is careful with his words. He knows words are like living things that can scar...
Apr
06
2019

ANGELA J. TOWNSEND--A NEW PROJECT IN THE WORKS

Hello, everyone! I'm working on a fun project. As many of you know I enjoy crafting hand bound books based on characters from my novels.  I'm currently working on a journal for my Victorian ghost, Hepzibah Blackthorne. I love working in that time period with such beautiful paper and designs. Hepzibah's journal is a mix of  beauty and darkness. I'm also making a minature antique armorie...
Mar
30
2019

ANGELA J. TOWNSEND--I'VE GOT SOMETHING TO SAY

The past few years as an author have been tough--very tough. Between dealing with book pirates, trademark trolls, sleazy movie distributors, and an unethical bookkeeper--it has been a rollercoaster from hell for sure. First and foremost, for all of you who have contacted me for advice about trademark infringement--my best advice is simple. Retain an attorney. PLEASE do not rely on advice...
Mar
28
2019

THE FORLORNED® BOOK TWO--THE FORSAKENED

My novel, The Forsakened is now available in print and Kindle edition on Amazon. The book will also be released in audiobook format in a few weeks.  I love the cover by Grady Earls. It encompasses so much about this Victorian Gothic thriller!  Get your copy of the Forsakened here visit my website for some fun free downloads! Click here ...

OLD CRYPTS AND CEMETERY MARKERS

In my last post, I promised to show you a few old crypts and cemetery markers from one of my trips to the East Coast. I spent several hours walking through old cemeteries gathering research for my writing projects. One of my favorite cemeteries was Christ Church Burial Ground in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Christ Church cemetery spans two acres and contains the remains of many Colonial and Revolution-era...
Feb
07
2019

THE FORLORNED SERIES--NEW BOOK RELEASE!

I have some exciting news for fans of The Forlorned series. The second book, The Forsakened, will be released in just a few weeks. If you like Victorian Era haunts and bloodcurdling tales of the sea, you will enjoy reading this chilling gothic novel.  A lot of research went into the making of The Forsakened. The process of learning about Victorian mourning...