Welcome to Crystal Crawford's official author blog!

Find my News & Updates and all my other typical Blog content here!

(Looking for my fiction? Check my Story Subscribers Content page! I've relocated my available fiction content there, but not everything requires a paid subscription. You'll find the "FREEBIES/SAMPLES" section right at the top of the page.)

Kindle Vella is closing!

I posted this message on my Facebook page and Instagram today, but wanted to post it here too, to make sure everyone has heard the...

News and Updates

Crystal Crawford

Oct 28, 20242 min read

I have a story in the Vellys contest!

Hi, everyone! I just wanted to let you all know that I have a BRAND NEW Kindle Vella serial up now, and for a very specific reason: It's...

News and Updates

Crystal Crawford

Jul 29, 20242 min read

3 Simple Tips for Writing on Kindle Vella

Hello, everyone! For those who are new here, I'm sure your first question is, "Why should we listen to YOU about how to write on Kindle...

Tips for Writers

Crystal Crawford

Sep 28, 20234 min read

Season 2 of The Leyward Stones is live on Kindle Vella!

Fate Rising (the next installment in the Leyward Stones story world) is now available on Kindle Vella! There are now 5, brand-new...

News and Updates

Crystal Crawford

Aug 22, 20231 min read

Kindle Vella: What You Need to Know About Amazon's Serial Platform

If you're an avid reader or a writer, you may have heard of Kindle Vella, Amazon's (relatively) new reading platform for serialized...

General

Crystal Crawford

Apr 14, 20234 min read

Just posted: Episode 20 of Macchiatos, Faerie Princes, and Other Things That Happened at Midnight!

Episode 20 of Macchiatos, Faerie Princes, and Other Things That Happen at Midnight just went live on Kindle Vella today! I've been having...

News and Updates

Crystal Crawford

Oct 22, 20211 min read

"Just Kisses" Sweet Serial Romance on Kindle Vella PROMO Starts Today!

Find clean/sweet romance serials on Kindle Vella with the "Just Kisses" tag!

News and Updates

Crystal Crawford

Aug 9, 20212 min read

Kindle Vella Update - How It All Works!

Kindle Vella launched a few days ago, and I've been testing out the platform, checking out stories, and closely watching the forums and...

News and Updates

Crystal Crawford

Jul 17, 20211 min read

Kindle Vella is LIVE!

...And so is my brand new story! I'm thrilled to announce the first publicly-released portion of the Leyward Stones universe: my brand...

News and Updates

Crystal Crawford

Jul 13, 20212 min read

What is Kindle Vella?

There's a new readership platform launching... it's coming very, very soon... and I'm going to be a part of it! So, what is it? I explain...

News and Updates

Crystal Crawford

Jul 12, 20211 min read