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
AMM round 9, WriteHive Mentee 2024, WriteHive Mentor 2026
They/them
Rep by Alex Land at Mad Woman Literary
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AS Crowder
@ascrowder.bsky.social
· Jul 12
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!
Submissions are open! Send me your books!
November 14, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Submissions are open! Send me your books!
14 hours until #HiveMentor submissions open! Any last minute questions?
November 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM
14 hours until #HiveMentor submissions open! Any last minute questions?
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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.
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
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.
It is by far the hardest book to pitch. because really, it's two stories curled around each other, like serpents.
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
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 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
I love this book so much.
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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
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
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
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
William Regal showing up to say “WAR GAMES!” almost makes me feel alive again
November 11, 2025 at 2:44 AM
William Regal showing up to say “WAR GAMES!” almost makes me feel alive again
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
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!
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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/
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
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/
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/
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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!
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
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!
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!
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
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
I’m not a good fit for military sci fi or for sword and sorcery fantasy, though I’m open to adjacent genres. I’m probably going to pass on stories about angels or demons. Sexual assault on page is an automatic no from me. #HiveMentor
#HiveMentor Ask Me Anything Q4: What topics would you not be the best mentor for? (Due to conflicts or overlaps with your current writing, or elements that would not be a good fit for you.)
November 6, 2025 at 5:16 PM
I’m not a good fit for military sci fi or for sword and sorcery fantasy, though I’m open to adjacent genres. I’m probably going to pass on stories about angels or demons. Sexual assault on page is an automatic no from me. #HiveMentor
I’m keeping an open mind about what type of story I’m looking for, but I definitely want a mentee who has thought deeply about their manuscript. For little things that tend to catch my eye: queer stories and stories about people with complicated familial relationships! #HiveMentor
#HiveMentor Ask Me Anything Q3: What are you looking for in a mentee or manuscript?
November 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
I’m keeping an open mind about what type of story I’m looking for, but I definitely want a mentee who has thought deeply about their manuscript. For little things that tend to catch my eye: queer stories and stories about people with complicated familial relationships! #HiveMentor
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Jennifer's Body x Together We Rot
Boys start to disappear in Lyric’s backwards backwoods town and her best friend/crush Eleanor was the last person they were seen with, leaving Lyric to investigate if something is monstrously wrong with her friend.
#Questpit #YA #AG #H #R #Ownvoice
Boys start to disappear in Lyric’s backwards backwoods town and her best friend/crush Eleanor was the last person they were seen with, leaving Lyric to investigate if something is monstrously wrong with her friend.
#Questpit #YA #AG #H #R #Ownvoice
November 5, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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Guide to THE MAGIC OF NOW
The story of a 62-year-old farmer, the goat her sister is reincarnated into, and the new age cult that could be behind it
Feat:
🐐women-led cult
🐐explorations of grief
🐐sister relationship
🐐neuroscience
🐐offbeat humor
🐐surrealism x light sci fi
#Questpit #AG #A #S
The story of a 62-year-old farmer, the goat her sister is reincarnated into, and the new age cult that could be behind it
Feat:
🐐women-led cult
🐐explorations of grief
🐐sister relationship
🐐neuroscience
🐐offbeat humor
🐐surrealism x light sci fi
#Questpit #AG #A #S
November 5, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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DON'T LET THE FOREST IN x BRING HER BACK
When Parker's family ink magic predicts her best friend's death, there's only one option—cast a forbidden spell to resurrect her. But an ink demon lurks and one wrong spell will damn both their souls to an inky hell for all eternity 💀.
#questpit #ya #h #ag
When Parker's family ink magic predicts her best friend's death, there's only one option—cast a forbidden spell to resurrect her. But an ink demon lurks and one wrong spell will damn both their souls to an inky hell for all eternity 💀.
#questpit #ya #h #ag
November 5, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Oh my gosh, so many. The most recent was Charlene Thomas’s STREETLIGHT PEOPLE, which has all the character work I loved in her debut with an additional speculative twist! In adult, Hester Steel’s THE FACELESS THING WE ADORE lives rent free in my brain. #HiveMentor
#HiveMentor Ask Me Anything Q2: What's your favorite book you've read recently?
November 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Oh my gosh, so many. The most recent was Charlene Thomas’s STREETLIGHT PEOPLE, which has all the character work I loved in her debut with an additional speculative twist! In adult, Hester Steel’s THE FACELESS THING WE ADORE lives rent free in my brain. #HiveMentor
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#HiveMentor
From there, it's my job to help give guidance as to how to make that shine through in a story. I work best via email or chat, as well as being able to work with someone asynchronously, but above all yes, I want to help the story you want to tell succeed.
From there, it's my job to help give guidance as to how to make that shine through in a story. I work best via email or chat, as well as being able to work with someone asynchronously, but above all yes, I want to help the story you want to tell succeed.
November 4, 2025 at 1:25 AM
#HiveMentor
From there, it's my job to help give guidance as to how to make that shine through in a story. I work best via email or chat, as well as being able to work with someone asynchronously, but above all yes, I want to help the story you want to tell succeed.
From there, it's my job to help give guidance as to how to make that shine through in a story. I work best via email or chat, as well as being able to work with someone asynchronously, but above all yes, I want to help the story you want to tell succeed.
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#HiveMentor
My mentee is not me. I know that's a weird sentiment, but it's also my guiding principle both as an editor and a mentor. I am here to help make a story the best it can be within the framework of the story you're trying to tell. I want to know what you're passionate about in the story...
My mentee is not me. I know that's a weird sentiment, but it's also my guiding principle both as an editor and a mentor. I am here to help make a story the best it can be within the framework of the story you're trying to tell. I want to know what you're passionate about in the story...
#HiveMentor Ask Me Anything Q1: What is your mentorship style? What can mentees expect from working with you?
November 4, 2025 at 1:25 AM
#HiveMentor
My mentee is not me. I know that's a weird sentiment, but it's also my guiding principle both as an editor and a mentor. I am here to help make a story the best it can be within the framework of the story you're trying to tell. I want to know what you're passionate about in the story...
My mentee is not me. I know that's a weird sentiment, but it's also my guiding principle both as an editor and a mentor. I am here to help make a story the best it can be within the framework of the story you're trying to tell. I want to know what you're passionate about in the story...
My style involves questions! The most important thing for me is making my mentee’s book the most *that book* it can be, so I will be asking about intentions. I don’t want to take apart what works, but I want to hone what’s there (which isn’t to say no rewrites, just intentional ones) #HiveMentor
#HiveMentor Ask Me Anything Q1: What is your mentorship style? What can mentees expect from working with you?
November 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
My style involves questions! The most important thing for me is making my mentee’s book the most *that book* it can be, so I will be asking about intentions. I don’t want to take apart what works, but I want to hone what’s there (which isn’t to say no rewrites, just intentional ones) #HiveMentor
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New guide for A FATE WOVEN IN STARLIGHT!✨
A Cowherd & Weaver-inspired romantic fantasy about fate, storytelling, love, and freedom.
🕊️Star-crossed lovers (HFN)
🕊️Myth retelling
🕊️Diverse world // 3 realms
🕊️Hell quest
Rep: Alex Land at MWLA✨
#editorguide #readerguide
A Cowherd & Weaver-inspired romantic fantasy about fate, storytelling, love, and freedom.
🕊️Star-crossed lovers (HFN)
🕊️Myth retelling
🕊️Diverse world // 3 realms
🕊️Hell quest
Rep: Alex Land at MWLA✨
#editorguide #readerguide
November 2, 2025 at 2:46 PM
New guide for A FATE WOVEN IN STARLIGHT!✨
A Cowherd & Weaver-inspired romantic fantasy about fate, storytelling, love, and freedom.
🕊️Star-crossed lovers (HFN)
🕊️Myth retelling
🕊️Diverse world // 3 realms
🕊️Hell quest
Rep: Alex Land at MWLA✨
#editorguide #readerguide
A Cowherd & Weaver-inspired romantic fantasy about fate, storytelling, love, and freedom.
🕊️Star-crossed lovers (HFN)
🕊️Myth retelling
🕊️Diverse world // 3 realms
🕊️Hell quest
Rep: Alex Land at MWLA✨
#editorguide #readerguide
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Chapter 2 of THE WARDS WILL FALL released today! Get prepared for things to get a little wild for Maxwell and Ivan on the way back to the Third Company garrison. 😈💀
www.oleandercraw.com
www.oleandercraw.com
Oleander Craw
The home of the SFF and horror author, Oleander Craw. Here you can find the free serialized dark fantasy novel The Wards Will Fall.
www.oleandercraw.com
November 3, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Chapter 2 of THE WARDS WILL FALL released today! Get prepared for things to get a little wild for Maxwell and Ivan on the way back to the Third Company garrison. 😈💀
www.oleandercraw.com
www.oleandercraw.com