Amber "Victoriomantic" Hart

Hi everyone.
My name is Amber Jayne Spirit Hart, and I am 19 years old. I live in England, and have just finished college; I'm hoping to study for a degree in psychology at university in September. I have been in a relationship with the wonderful Matthew Simpson for just over 3 years, which is sometimes reflected in my writings.

I am a proud member of the Gothic subculture. This does not mean I am "dark and depressive" as the common stereotypes attached to our name tend to be false. I associate with the Victorian and Romantic branches, but also encompass Steampunk, and sometimes Lolita.

I am a proud supporter of the S.O.P.H.I.E (Stamp Out Prejudice, Hatred and Intolerance Everywhere) charity, in memory of Sophie Lancaster, who was a young Goth who was murdered due to ignorance of our society, which is an issue that directly relates to me in every way.

Fighting prejudice and improving society is something I have been fighting for my whole life, and as such, is a common influence or theme in not just my personality, but my writings and behaviours.

I am a webcomic author/artist, but am, first and foremost, a writer.

My primary literary inspirations are: Edgar Allan Poe, HP Lovecraft and Stephen King.

I would love to be a well-known Gothic Literature author, and would very much enjoy hearing feedback and constructive criticism.

I am very easy to get along with, so feel free to drop me a line :)

Thank you,
Amber.