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photo from book signing at Great Artisan Village at Great Lakes Crossing Mall
Angel Favazza (born 1975) works as an English 10 Honors and Creative Writing teacher at Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Sterling Heights, Michigan. She is married with a daughter. She is happily owned by several Persian cats, a few frogs, a couple crested geckos and two rescued chinchillas.
Favazza has written for over twenty years and her work has appeared most recently in literary magazines such as Illogical Muse, Aoife's Kiss, Necrography, Star*Line, Scifaikuest, Cat Fancy, Ceremony: A Journal of Poetry and Other Arts, Down in the Dirt, Poet's Haven, Write On: Poetry from Around the World, Dark Gothic Resurrected, and Soul Fountain: Art & Literary Journal, among many others.
Favazza's first poetry collection, An Avid Eye is available from Pudding House Press (2009). Her second poetry collection, A Rinsing Rain is also available from Pudding House Press (2009). Her sci-fi poetry book, On Metallic Wings is available from Sam’s Dot Publishing (2010). Her sci-fi poetry book, Inner Space is available from Silent Grove Press (2010). Her debut, Young Adult (YA) novel, Saving Death will be available from Sam's Dot Publishing (2012).
Favazza’s work has been widely reprinted and internationally anthologized. Her writing reflects an interest in science fiction, modern philosophy, environmental issues, and popular culture.
Books
- An Avid Eye. Pudding House Press, 2009
- A Rinsing Rain. Pudding House Press, 2009
- On Metallic Wings. Sam's Dot Publishing, 2010
- Inner Space. Silent Grove Press, 2010
- Saving Death. Sam's Dot Publishing, 2012
- Flashes in the Sky, Silent Grove Press, 2012
Professional Associations
- Science Fiction Poetry Association (SFPA)
- Poetry Society of Michigan (PSA)
- National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS)
- Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI)
Awards
Nominated by the SFPA membership for a 2010 Rhysling Award: The Best Published Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Poetry of 2010
Nominated by the SFPA membership for a 2011 Rhysling Award: The Best Published Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Poetry of 2011
Nominated by the SFPA membership for a 2012 Rhysling Award: The Best Published Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Poetry of 2012
