Lorena Angell is an internationally bestselling author, well-known for her YA fantasy series, "The Unaltered." With a passion for reading that was sparked during her childhood, Angell was particularly inspired by female authors such as Madeleine L'Engle and Beverly Cleary. She grew up in a large family, being the fourth of nine children, and married her husband in 1989. They have three daughters together, all of whom are girls.
Angell's writing journey began in the early 1990s, when she started having recurring dreams that eventually formed the basis of her Lost Crown series, originally known as Scars of Defiance. However, it wasn't until 2005, after being inspired by J.K. Rowling's author story, that Angell began to seriously write down her dreams. She initially hand-wrote her stories but soon discovered that typing was a quicker and more efficient method for her. The first two books in the Lost Crown series are titled "Royal Refugee" and "Royal Resistance," with a third book, "Royal Redemption," set to be released.
In addition to the Lost Crown series, Angell is also the author of "The Unaltered" series, which began as a single dream that she had in the early 2010s. The series is currently being optioned for film and television, and there are plans to release ten books in total. Angell's writing is inspired by her love of unexpected twists, complex characters, and romantic chemistry between the sexes. She strives to incorporate these elements into her stories, as they are what she enjoys most in the books she reads.
Angell's husband has been a strong supporter of her writing career, and she has worked in a variety of fields throughout her life, including craft fairs, catering, daycare, and retail. These diverse experiences have helped her develop her writing and character creation skills. With over 5,200 reviews and an average rating of 4.5 stars, Angell's books have been popular with fans of YA fantasy, particularly those who enjoy the writing styles of Marie Lu and Veronica Roth.