Angela Knight (author)

Infobox Writer


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occupation = Novelist
nationality = American
period = 1996–present
genre = Fantasy, Erotica
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website = http://www.angelasknights.com/

Angela Knight is an American author of mostly erotic fantasy. She was a reporter for ten years and a comic book author. She lives in South Carolina. First published under Red Sage, she was able to write romantic fiction for the first time in 1996. She published several short stories in their "Secrets" anthologies. Editor Cindy Hwang brought her to Berkley Publishing and has helped her become a best selling author.

Mageverse Series

When developing her Mageverse series she wanted to create a unique spin on the vampire tale. Taking the Arthurian legend and twisting it, she has vampires that are not evil, still possess their souls, and can reproduce. Merlin was an alien who traveled to Earth from the Mageverse (an alternate world where magic is everywhere) to establish protectors. Merlin's race had seen species that destroyed themselves as they advanced. To avoid this, he searched Earth for worthy men and women who would give everything to protect others. After drinking from the Grail, men became Magi, vampires and women became Majae, witches. They have a symbiotic relationship. The Magi have to drink blood from the Majae to help absorb the energies of the Mageverse. The Majae have to donate blood or they will suffer heart attack from excess blood and elevated pressure. The Majae are the magic in the Mageverse. The Magi also sleep during the day as another means of gaining magic. The men and women could theoretically live forever, should they not be killed.

They are capable of reproducing with mortals to ensure that there are more potential candidates to recruit. Anyone born of such a union is a Latent. Their Gift, becoming Magi or Majae, is triggered by three or sexual encounters with a Gifted man or woman. A Latent must be approved by the Magi or Majae councils. Many can not psychologically handle the impact of the Mageverse (It can trigger insanity). There are professional court seducers who Gift latents on the Councils orders.

On Mageverse Earth, there are Fairies, Dragons, Unicorns and the city of Avalon where the Magi and Majae live. They magically create gates to travel to Realspace Earth. The Fairies are featured in "Master of the Moon", which has King Llyr of the Faeries.

Merlin, who knows that power can corrupt, created another magical species in case the Magi and Majae become out of control. These are werewolves. They do not have to wait until the full moon to change. They are a rigid society that has been hidden from their inception. In "Master of Wolves", the werewolves declare themselves and fight alongside the Magi and the Fairies.

"Master of Swords" introduces the dragons of Mageverse in more depth and the hero for "Master of Dragons" is introduced.

Futuristic Books

"Jane's Warlord" introduces Jane Colby, a 20th century reporter. Baran Arvid is sent back from the future to protect her from another time traveler, Druas. Druas travels back in time to commit the Jack the Ripper murders and his next target is Jane. Baran is a technologically and genetically enhanced human classified as a Warlord.

"Mercenaires" is three short stories (originally published electronically) set in a future like Baran’s. They can be technologically and genetically enhanced. Space travel has extended to other galaxies and other life forms have been discovered. Humans have established many new colonies on planets capable of sustaining life.

Bibliography

Books by Series

Forever Kiss Series

* "The Forever Kiss"
* "Soul Kisses" in Secrets 14

Mageverse Series

* "Master of the Night"
* "Master of the Moon"
* "Master of Wolves"
* "Master of Swords"
* "Master of Dragons"

Warlord Series

* "Jane’s Warlord"
* "Warfem" in Kick Ass

Other Books

* "Mercenaries"

Anthologies

These are novels that include short stories by Angela Knight along with other authors.
* "Secrets 2"
* "Secrets 3"
* "Secrets 6"
* "Secrets 7"
* "Secrets 11"
* "Secrets 14"
* "Bite"
* "Kick Ass"
* "Over the Moon"
* " Hot Blooded"

External links

* [http://www.angelasknights.com Official Website] of Angela Knight
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/angelaknight/ Official Angela Knight Group]
* [http://www.berkleyjoveauthors.com Angela Knight] at Berkley/Jove Authors
* [http://paranormalromancewriters.com/AuthorInfo.cfm?authorID=1581 Angela Knight] at Paranormal Romance Writers