"The dialect infuses her work with an easy-to-digest, melodious pitch... 
"A powerhouse of accomplishment..."

Mary McCarthy, Books Ireland


"You could imagine Dusty Bluebells as a period drama on the BBC, with its fascinating setting of Larne, Co Antrim in the 1940s where Angeline King brings a rich, cultural history to life in a family saga spanning 50 years...Pithy with Ulster Scots, old rhymes, cures and sayings, there is a sense of magic to it all. A book to warm your heart on a cold winter’s night."

Ruth McKee, The Irish Times
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"More Jessie Kesson than Kailyard..."

The Courrier, The Press & Journal, Scotland.


Dusty Bluebells is a musical, hearty and spiritual family mystery set in an Irish seaside town.


Thanks goes to the Arts Council of Northern Ireland for the 'SIAP' award, funded by the National Lottery.
​"Whisks the reader on an engaging journey..."

The Irish Times


Beautiful, well researched, a brilliant book..."

John Toal, Radio Ulster


"delighted to see this book..."

Lauren Smith, lead dancer, Riverdance

Uncover great champions of peace in this historical account of dancing in Ulster. Includes dancing in the 1800s, the Gaelic revival & history of feis and festivals.
"An enjoyable coming-of-age tale with a Belfast twist."

​The Irish Times
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​Tears, laughter and a French exchange on this journey of shame and redemption from Belfast to Brittany. 
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"Angeline showcases perspectives often overlooked in literature."
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Jesikah Hope Stenson

"Uniquely, authentically and enjoyably Belfast."

Tony Macaulay, author of Paperboy



A beautiful transatlantic story and uniquely Belfast Tale.

 
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​"Angeline King tells a tale of misplaced passion..."
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The Irish Times


"The plot was fluid and well-paced. The characters were vivid."​

Amazon review
"Fabulous retelling of Children of Lir. Gaelic and Ulster Scots co-exist happily in this super publication."

Liz Weir, storyteller


"Lyrical and nostalgic, wistful and humorous."

Ian Andrew, author
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"...for big weans and wee weans."



The Bully Up the Brae: A school girl struggles with soggy jam sandwiches and the bully on the school brae. 

The Band Stick: Two boys compete in an unique band stick competition. 

The Children of Latharna: Sea monsters, Tayto crisp sandwiches and roller boots are the ingredients of this seaside adventure.


Start reading Children of Latharna for free here.
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Reading at the Larne Museum & Art's Centre book quiz in March 2020. (Photo credit, Vincent Taggart, VST images)

"I  mainly write novels and  have also dabbled in local history, children's books and poetry. Most of my work is in Standard English, but I enjoy languages and cannae resist a wheen o words in Ulster Scots when I get the chance."
The Writing Adventure
I'm currently Writer in Residence at Ulster University, working as a PhD researcher in Creative Writing. My research areas are:
1. Female novelists who write in Scots
2. Dialects in fictional diaries 
3. East Antrim & West Dumfries and Galloway, a study of place.
I am a recipient of Arts Council of Northern Ireland's Individuals Emergency Resilience Programme 2020 & Support for the individual Artist Programme 2017. 
I'm also a member of Women Aloud NI and served as Chairperson during lockdown 2020, resulting in the publication, North Star.