C.L. Darling is an author known for her unique characters and philosophical undertones. A lifelong reader, she draws inspiration from authors such as Edgar Allen Poe, J.R.R. Tolkien, Brandon Sanderson, and T. Kingfisher.

When C.L. Darling isn’t writing or reading you can find her studying history or drawing illustrations and maps for her stories.

Her debut novel, A Bond of Blood, is a gothic horror novel that invites readers to study the impact of trauma on relationships, while exploring the alluring world of Victorian vampires. She hopes to publish this novel within the next year or two.

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