Skye
Crawford
Grimdark Fantasy & LGBTQ+ Author
Skye Crawford is a house-trained, 1,001 year old ghoul prone to biting anyone who gets too close, preferring the company of hellhounds, prehistoric beasts, and poisonous plants. If ever caught lurking outside of their California crypt it usually means they got lost trying to smell the roses and should be directed back into the nearest tomb.Their writing skills come from after years of realizing that grunting noises turn out to be a poor form of communication.Twisted Souls, the first book to their series, is set to be released by Graveside Press this October.
October 31, 2025
Happy Halloween!
Today also marks the day that Twisted Souls: The Shattered Mirror Saga, Book 1 is now released everywhere! If you decide to give my debut a read this spooky season, I hope you come to love the adventures of Sorn and Valan as much as I do.
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Solve a mini-puzzle, get an ebook.
One day before Halloween, which means it is also one day before my debut, Twisted Souls, goes live for everyone.So let’s play a game.I’ve set up a mini-puzzle on the Glossary page of my website and the first three people who solve it by answering three questions correctly get a free ebook copy via Bookfunnel.Just tell me via email/contact page on my website what Sorn’s, Gwyn’s, and Valan’s favorite colors are..
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Now on Instagram and Bluesky
The Instagram and Bluesky accounts are really only for book-related news. My Threads account will remain for all my gibberish + news..
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Spooky Book Market Birthday Bash
Today is the day Graveside Press will be having their event at Bloodstone Books.With all that has been going on lately (No Kings!) I’d be amazed if anyone found the time to buy a signed copy of Twisted Souls. They’re just signed, numbered copies, but… it’s the way I have to show my appreciation towards the very first people who took a chance to read a book by a very not famous author. A way to show I see you, I appreciate you, and glad you are one of the first.
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Only Three Days Away!
Here is a sneak peak of what the signed physical copies with a wooden sword bookmark will look like, that will be sold at Graveside Press's Spooky Book Market Birthday Bash:
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Graveside Press Anniversary Update:
The date for their 1st Anniversary event has been moved from October 11 to October 18. This does not effect those who wanted the early release of the ebook--you'll still receive that if you preordered directly from Graveside Press.The change just means there is a delay for those who wanted an early physical copy.
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Twisted Souls Universal Link:
The digital edition of Twisted Souls can now be preordered on Kindle, Apple Books, Kobo, Nook, Google Play and Smashwords through a universal link found here.This same link will also eventually list physical copies once those become available.
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Site Info Update:
The info page on this site has been updated to include a spoiler free Glossary and list of characters from Twisted Souls.
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Twisted Souls Preorder Information:
You can now pre-order the digital version of Twisted Souls directly from Graveside Press here.All orders are processed through BookFunnel, to make it easy for buyers to get the book onto their preferred e-readers. Graveside Press is able to charge $1 less than they can on other distributors while still making more per sale for me and for them. So, win-win for all parties.This is for those who want the book by Oct. 11th.When it comes to pre-ordering from other distributors like Amazon and Barnes & Noble to get the book on Halloween, I don't have the link(s) for that yet.
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Twisted Souls Cover Reveal!
The full artwork of the cover can be found here.
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Graveside Press Event + Early TS Debut:
On October 11 my publisher will be having their one year anniversary at Blood Stone Books in Sacramento, CA!The first ever physical copies of Twisted Souls signed by me (along with getting a wooden sword bookmark) will be available. Well, available to the first ten people who buy one, that is.Additional information can be found here.
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Progress Report:
With Book 2 complete and in the hands of beta readers, today marks the day I start writing Book 3.
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Happy Pride Month!
Granted, over here Pride Day is every day.
May 30, 2025
A Site Was Born
There is no news. Site under construction.
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Glossary for Twisted Souls
| Aon - One | DÃ - Two | Tri - Three |
| Ceithir - Four | Còig - Five | Sia - Six |
| Seachd - Seven | Ochd - Eight | Naoi - Nine |
| Deich - Ten | Aon deug - Eleven | DÃ dheug - Twelve |
Buime - Nurse, nanny, nursemaidCella - The inner chamber of a templeNóiméad - MinuteOrlach - One thumb lengthTroighid - One foot of distanceUairean, Uair - Hour
Twisted Souls Character List
(Spoiler Free Edition)
Piuthar-Aon - Clan Cavii - Lady BeiraPiuthar-Dà - Clan Osseriates - Lady BirogPiuthar-Tri - Clan Anartes - Lady MaireadPiuthar-Ceithir - Clan Vindelici - Lady MilucraPiuthar-Còig - Clan Licates - Lady DigdiPiuthar-Sia - Clan Latobici - Lady MaevePiuthar-Seachd - Clan Kinambroi - Lady AineArtia - A singer from Clan Anartes.Balfore - A guard of Clan Anartes.Bhalorn - Ancient wizard of Clan Anartes.Cernunnos - The Great White StagCondan - The consort of Lady Mairead, before Torran.Corran - One of Ferehar's apprentices.Domhnall - Previous Firstblood Son of Clan Anartes, now consort of Lady Maeve.Dosne - One of Ferehar's apprentices.Ferehar - The Archwizard of Clan Anartes.Fingula - The Thirdblood Daughter of Clan Kinambroi.Ginxyra - The Thirdblood Daughter of Clan Anartes.Gwyn - A noble from Clan Latobici.Hueil - The Slavemaster of Clan Anartes.Isla - Valan's twin sister.Kirwyn - One of Sabrene's apprentices.Laruvallhinn - A previous Fiada of Clan Anartes.Lesdorl - A lesser noble of Clan Anartes.Lynet - An adopted commoner of Clan Anartes.Maccus - A lesser noble of Clan Anartes.Mabina - One of Sabrene's apprentices.Mavie - One of Ferehar's apprentices.Morfran - A slavemaster from one of the merchant families.Morrowe - The General of Clan Anartes.Nareena - Firstblood Daughter of Clan Anartes.Nealie - Firstblood Daughter of Clan Osseriates.Niall - A lesser noble of Clan Anartes.Oifa - The current Fiada of Clan Anartes.Osckar - From a merchant family, runs his own tattoo business.Rian - Previous Firstblood Son of Clan Cavii, consort to Lady Birog.Sabrene - The Secondblood Daughter of Clan Anartes.Sorn - A rogue.Tanat - Human Goddess of Destiny and Time.Tarrant - The Secondblood Son of Clan Osseriates.Torran - The most recent consort of Lady Mairead.Valan - Isla's twin brother. 01010011 01000010 & 01000111 01010000Viviane - An independent fae, formerly of Clan Licates.
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