Crystal Crawford

Biography

Crystal Crawford writes YA fantasy (and a smattering of other genres) in Florida, where every natural body of water hides something that could eat you, and if they don't get you, the weather might. She lives with her husband and their four kids, who support her dream of writing and drinking far too much coffee. When she isn’t writing, she enjoys napping, reading, playing video games, watching shows with her family, and recording secret singing videos in her closet, though most days you'll find her doing laundry and homeschooling the kids.

Smashwords Interview

When did you first start writing?
I don't remember ever not writing. My earliest memory of writing stories or poems goes back to Kindergarten and First Grade, when I wrote and illustrated a book about my dog as part of a class project, and my teacher and the school librarian bound it into a book. I remember walking into the librarian's office and selecting my own fabric for the cover, and how proud I was when the book was delivered to me a few days later, bound in cardboard and fabric. It had a stick-on label on the cover printed with the book's title and my name. It was a simple handmade binding job, but to me it was beautiful. I still have that book today.
What motivated you to become an indie author?
The freedom and the sheer possibility. I love that I keep control of my books. I do a lot of free promos, and I want the ability to give my writing away when I choose to. This is very important to me. Also, e-books in particular offer such ease in formatting and getting a book out there, and almost endless opportunities for connecting with readers and sharing my work to a worldwide audience. To be honest, I'm super excited about the future of the publishing industry for indie authors, and I love to explore new platforms and new opportunities. I teach writing as well, so I spend a lot of time researching the industry, testing things out, and then sharing my discoveries with my students.
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Smashwords book reviews by Crystal Crawford

  • Twelve Days of Faery on Feb. 04, 2021
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    This was a fun story, and did not disappoint! I am definitely interested in reading more from this author.