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Crystal Heidel
@crystalheidelTracked since May 2026
Novelist, Book Publisher, Writing Coach.
Observed Aug 15, 2026 · staleModeled revenue
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$4/moThe AtwoodsYou receive my undying gratitude and access to whatever I’m currently working on—I appreciate feedback and criticism! You will also gain access to all previous posts.What is included in The Atwoods: draft versions of chapters, participate in plot discussions, sci-fi world-building, and make suggestions if I'm stuck in my WIPs.
$8/moThe JemisinsEverything in The Atwoods, all previous posts, PLUS a snail-mailed flash fiction (400 words or less)—signed by me. The bulk of these will be released in an anthology starting in 2026. When you sign up for this tier, you will receive a copy of this Anthology after two months.Each month you receive one more flash snail-mailed. They will eventually also end up in another anthology when I reach a good amount of them (30 or more). The next anthology may or may not feature some you have read/received. There will probably be some previously unpublished ones.They may or may not be related each month, but most belong in the same "Universe" of my writing world.
$13/moThe ShelleysEverything in The Jemisins, all previous posts, PLUS Byzantium Sky Press stickers and a handmade/hand painted bookmark (worth $10) sometime in the first or second month, then randomly throughout the year when I order new fun promos. You'll also be thanked in my next book's acknowledgment page.
$20/moThe Harkness'Everything in The Shelleys, all previous posts, PLUS a personalized signed copy of Still Life in Blood, my first novel (must be a tier subscriber for at least 6 weeks to receive) and you get to name a character or character’s pet in a future novel(s). You'll also be thanked in my next book's acknowledgment page.
$30/moThe AustensEverything in The Harkness', all previous posts, PLUS a signed ARC of Still Life in Water (book 3) when it’s in galley stage (I’m not sure when this will happen—it’s a process, but I kindly ask that you’re still supporting this tier at that time). I will love any and all feedback!
$100/moThe BrontësEverything in The Austens', all previous posts, PLUS you'll get early-access to every single podcast (coming soon!), signed hardcover copies the next two novels I write, and you'll be listed on the "Schellville Shack" special thanks section. I love any and all feedback!
$1,000/moThe QuinnsEverything in The Brontës, all previous posts, PLUS you'll get every Byzantium Sky Press book ever published up until you became a member. Only pick this tier if you really love indie authors and want to support an indie publisher.
$5,000/moThe HarjosEverything in The Quinns, all previous posts, PLUS you'll get every Byzantium Sky Press paperback ever published, and for the next 5 years. PS, don't pick this tier (unless you really love books and really, really want to see an indie author and publisher thrive).
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| Not ranked |  Crystal HeidelProfileWriting30-day member gain position in Recommended cohort | Public count unavailable | Reference | Aug 15, 2026Stale |
| Not ranked |  AzurWritingCategory, audience, pricing & cadence | Public count unavailable | Not comparable | Aug 15, 2026 |
| Not ranked |  Crystal HillWritingCategory, audience, pricing & cadence | Public count unavailable | Not comparable | Aug 15, 2026 |
| Not ranked |  Dante JapanWritingCategory, audience, pricing & cadence | Public count unavailable | Not comparable | Aug 15, 2026 |
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What they publish41Posts total0 postsLast month50%Members-only
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Article Latest post$4 tier & upSLIW? Cover already? Maybe...Latest post Locked SLIW? Cover already? Maybe... April 2
April 2 0 likes 0 commentsPatreon Tier ChangesJust an update on the new Patreon Tiers/updated pledges. Nothing has changed on the first five tiers. But, I did add 3 NEW tiers based on mArticleMarch 14Public 0 0
I did a thing.I really want to make this whole business thing work and I stubbornly made my life harder in the process. I've made a mess of my whole lifeArticleMarch 14Public 0 0
Delayed...So the hardcover books are delayed… and I don't know when I'm going to see them. SO… I'm delaying the full Public release until the end of March. Thank you Mother Nature. Stay Shiny, humans.ArticleFebruary 22Public 0 0Upgrade time...So I've been thinking about a lot of things lately. 2025 sucked. I'm not sugar coating it. I hit some real rough patches. I felt like I hitArticleFebruary 14$4 tier & up 0 0
Books.by or bust...Reader magnet is set up for future Newsletter Subscribers.ArticleDec 3, 2025$4 tier & up 0 0
Reader magnet is set up for future Newsletter Subscribers.I've always loved that saying from BG. "Sometimes you gotta roll the hard six." Sometimes in life you have to pivot. Take a chance. GambleAudioDec 3, 2025$4 tier & up 0 0
Reader magnet is set up for future Newsletter Subscribers.I've always loved that saying from BG. "Sometimes you gotta roll the hard six." Sometimes in life you have to pivot. Take a chance. GambleAudioNov 4, 2025$4 tier & up 0 0
Early Last Week of October RecapI've always loved that saying from BG. "Sometimes you gotta roll the hard six." Sometimes in life you have to pivot. Take a chance. GambleAudioNov 4, 2025Public 0 0
This was the commercial I created for my ad campaign on Vibe.co.I have a meeting with the company on Wednesday to review the results and see if I can make changes to be more effective. I'm thinking of maAudioOct 6, 2025Public 0 0I had a rough morning.I'll admit. I'm not the greatest at being consistent with marketing. I struggle with everyday posting. I go weeks without it because I'm jusArticleOct 2, 2025$4 tier & up 0 0
Marketing woes...I'll admit. I'm not the greatest at being consistent with marketing. I struggle with everyday posting. I go weeks without it because I'm jusAudioOct 2, 2025Public 0 0
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