Carol Deer was born in London, England to parents who encouraged her to read widely and use her imagination. She grew up reading the greats of science fiction, horror, metaphysical works, and many other genres. 

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She went on to widen her reading selections to include the occult, especially those that pushed the boundaries of thinking and fed her interest in the arcane, ancient myths, legends, and belief systems.

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It was inevitable that her writing would include elements of all of these.

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When she and her husband retired to Ramsgate in Kent, they opened their own museum, so, along with finally writing the books that have lived in rough drafts or in her head for most of her life, she is busier than ever.

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There is an apocryphal tale that the area they live in was named after Thanatos, the god of death. What better place to write dark tales to chill the soul?

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