![]() ![]() “In a world where men rule the stage of magic, it’s been a public secret that any woman who dares rarely makes it into the spotlight,” Angeles writes in the prologue. The first kernel of this story came to Angeles when she wondered, “What if Christine - a beautiful, talented ingénue who is timid and afraid - instead owned her talent and owned the stage?” The confident Kallia burst from Angeles’ desire to see a more active heroine come to terms with her dark past. Janella Angeles (Courtesy Mei Lin Barral Photography) Bold, daring and heartfelt are just some of the words to describe Angeles’ novel about a showgirl-turned-magician in an enchanted world determined to see her fail. The soundtracks that often played throughout her childhood home wove their way into her craft in more ways than one. 25) draws inspiration from the films “The Phantom of the Opera” and “Moulin Rouge!” as well as Erin Morgenstern’s fantasy novel “The Night Circus.” These tragic yet beautiful love stories told through vibrant visual lenses left big impressions on a young Angeles, a developing storyteller herself. ![]() ![]() Janella Angeles admires sensational and theatrical storytelling, so it’s no wonder that her debut novel “ Where Dreams Descend” (out Aug. Facebook Email This article is more than 2 years old. ![]()
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