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Welcome to A.L. Davroe's official site!

A.L. (Amanda) writes both YA and adult speculative fiction. She prefers revisionist tales in paranormal, romance, Steampunk, and fantasy. She is the author of Salvation Station (adult psych horror), The City Steam Collection (adult psych horror), For Your Heart (YA Paranormal Romance), Nexis and Redux (YA Sci-Fi), and M.I.A. (YA suspense-horror).  Royal Revolution (adult fantasy) is releasing late 2020.

By day, Amanda lives in Connecticut with her two feline hench-creatures.  She's a terrible blusher, has a weak spot for cuddly animals, loves Laffy Taffy and Cadbury MiniEggs, and she's a huge advocate of alternative healing methods.  Amanda also wears purple shoes and corsets...Though not always in the same ensemble.  She's a Capricorn, a Hufflepuff, a bit gothic, and a few nuggets short of a Happy Meal.  Amanda suffers from Resting Bitchface Syndrome (RBS), so even though she might look like she'll tie you in a knot if you come near her, she's more afraid of you than you are of her (see blushing problem above).

Hobbies: Reading, writing, cosplay, bellydancing, pilates, clubbing, hanging out with friends, con hopping, hooping, genealogy.

Interests: Angels, demons, Steampunk, anime, faeries, nature, chiropractic, music (metal, rock, international, folk, club/dance, electronic), cats, dogs, horses, religious studies, renaissance fairs, ancient mythologies, architecture, statuary, fire-dancers, gypsies, anthropology, alternative healing.

What she's nomming: Tea, chai tea lattes, Hansen's Ginger Ale, sushi, broccoli, Annie's mac and cheese, cookies, scones, Laffy Taffy, Cadbury Mini Eggs, Outback's Sydney Sinful Sundae.

On the TV: Science fiction and fantasy.  Sweet stuff from my childhood, Labyrinth, Goonies, Milo and Otis, Princess Bride; Warehouse 13, Disney movies, Doctor Who, My Little Pony, anime of all shapes and sizes, TrueBlood, Game of Thrones, Downton Abbey, Supernatural, anything by Miyazaki, Burton, or Del Toro.

Favorite traits in other people: Loyalty, reliability, selflessness.

The Bookshelf: Genre anything.  More YA than anything.  Harry Potter, Hunger Games, His Dark Materials, Amy Tan, Robert Jordan, Brent Weeks, Brandon Sanderson, Neil Gaiman, Faith Hunter, The Oz series,

Favorite Words: Harlequin, Masquerade, Chime.