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AS Crowder
@ascrowder.bsky.social
Writer, nap taker, cat parent, mark
AMM round 9, WriteHive Mentee 2024, WriteHive Mentor 2026
They/them
Rep by Alex Land at Mad Woman Literary
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So so excited to announce that I am now represented by Alex Brown at Mad Woman Lit! Alex saw the heart of my wrestling Phantom retelling, and I am so excited to see where we go from here!
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I might have an indie bookstore pre-order campaign brewing.

And this might be one of the pre-order bonuses I revealed on IG yesterday to celebrate reaching 800 followers there.

HELLBOUND is coming. #booksky
January 21, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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AI can't take my job as a writer because I don't even have one
January 16, 2026 at 11:23 PM
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HELLBOUND ART REVEAL FEAT. @polinagipp.bsky.social

“You keep lying to me, but this time I have a very large 💉 in my hand. Try again.”

Absolutely floored by this incredible piece from one of my favorite scenes (I have too many faves.)

HELLBOUND is available to pre-order everywhere. #booksky
January 16, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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Now with emphatic punctuation: My story "Breathing Night" appeared in the SIMULTANEOUS TIMES podcast in 2025, narrated by Jean-Paul Garnier of @spacecowboybooks.bsky.social! It's nominated in the "Other" category for the Critter Readers Poll! Voting is open through 1/14! critters.org/predpoll/sho...
January 12, 2026 at 9:19 PM
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Our car has come to the end of its lifespan (RIP Lt Uhura) and we're going to have to get another one so if you've ever been tempted by a sapphic Scottish gothic perfect for the dark, cold months, you'd definitely be helping us out by picking it up!

geni.us/needfire
The Needfire by MK Hardy
BUY NOW:
geni.us
January 6, 2026 at 2:52 PM
I’m so excited to work on this story about grief and growth and navigating a world where you don’t fit after ruling one where you did
#WriteHive Mentorship Pairing #14 @ascrowder.bsky.social will mentor Sophia Zhao for her Adult Contemporary Fantasy novel THIS SIDE OF AFTER
January 1, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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Screaming crying throwing up because it’s ART REVEAL DAY!

Marian and Vale might have murder on their minds at this fancy gala, painted by the insanely skilled lisou____ on Instagram/Threads.

HELLBOUND launches 8/25/25 with @alcovepress.bsky.social! You can pre-order it RIGHT NOW. #booksky
December 29, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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It’s the last Story Hour of the year! As has become tradition, Tim Melody Pratt and Heather Shaw return with Christmas stories. Whether poignant or sly, these tales will definitely be of the season. Join us Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. PST! @timpratt.org @sundew.bsky.social #Booksky www.storyhour2020.com
December 17, 2025 at 3:17 AM
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Guitar Concerto in C Flat Major, Op. 12: Lucina is out today! (Omg, so brave! Love wins!)

If you'd like a trans self-discovery story & enjoy short (~50 page) reads, it's perfect for you. Get it from the retailers below or many others

Itch: anotherindiewriter.itch.io/opus
PayHip: payhip.com/b/7MrKy
Guitar Concerto in C Flat Major, Op. 12: Lucina
A girl playing guitar in a bar was more than enough to catch Daniel's attention. But she was more than that: something hypnotic, something ethereal, something familiar. What if the girl of your dreams...
payhip.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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It’s TIME.

Pre-orders for my dark contemporary romantasy HELLBOUND are live! Link in my bio. 💜
December 11, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Once a week I put on a circus act for my writing group by reading from my draft while juggling my cat.
December 4, 2025 at 12:15 PM
It’s all fun and games until you have to write the experience of depression in your WIP that is about depression
November 27, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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One year ago, this little book hit the shelves in the UK. It didn't have much in the way of fanfare, no one will nominate it for awards, but despite everything, it's sold so much better than I expected and has made some solid fans, which, at the end of the day, is what matters.
November 19, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Submissions are open! Send me your books!
November 14, 2025 at 5:09 PM
14 hours until #HiveMentor submissions open! Any last minute questions?
November 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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Day two of counting down to my book's pub anniversary. This story possessed me on an October morning. I wrote it faster than anything I've written before.

It is by far the hardest book to pitch. because really, it's two stories curled around each other, like serpents.
November 13, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Sorry I’d love to be there, but my cat has knocked her emotional support piece of trash into a crevice she can’t reach into, and that problem requires my full attention
November 13, 2025 at 1:22 AM
#HiveMentor applications open TOMORROW NIGHT!

Are you ready?

writehive.org/writehive-me...
November 12, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I love this book so much.
In a week, it will be the anniversary of my second book coming out, and my second anniversary as an author, so I'm going to count down the days by trying to convince you to read it, starting with the cover - designed by Lydia Blagden and art by Mia Carnevale.

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November 12, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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HI hello, me again. I launched a newsletter for Hellbound, my debut dark contemporary fantasy.

Get pre-order news, giveaway alerts, character art and more delivered right to your inbox. You might also learn more about this mysterious, janky webforum.

sign up -> stephaniebinx.com/#welcometohell
November 11, 2025 at 5:25 PM
William Regal showing up to say “WAR GAMES!” almost makes me feel alive again
November 11, 2025 at 2:44 AM
As a reminder, submissions for #HiveMentor start this week! If you’re on the fence, I encourage you not to self-reject. Take a chance on yourself! I’m looking forward to seeing all the cool things you’re all working on!
November 10, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Aaand Chapter 3 of THE WARDS WILL FALL is now up!

I think a lot of us have had a Theurgical Officer Davis in our lives at some point. Can Maxwell trust Davis? Hmm, remains to be seen.

A new chapter every Monday. Read (or listen) for free.

Link to the chapter list -
www.oleandercraw.com/toc/
November 10, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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I'm going to be at Glad Day's book fair this Nov 30th!

It runs from 12-6, and takes place at 32 Lisgar St in Toronto, Ontario! I'd appreciate people spreading the word, and hopefully I'll see people there!
November 9, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Don’t get hung up on the first draft. It took me forever to finish my first draft of my first book because I kept trying for perfection the first time, and it’s flatly not possible. Let yourself do it badly. You can always make it better later. #HiveMentor
#HiveMentor Ask Me Anything Q5: What is one piece of writing advice you were given that you wish you'd learned years before?
November 7, 2025 at 10:10 PM