About the Author

SFF & horror author who writes stories for queer and trans readers who want to chew on something weird and evocative.

Oleander Craw (they/he) is the author of Devouring Fortune and the dark fantasy serial, The Wards Will Fall. Their work often revolves around themes of identity and power, featuring complex and flawed queer characters. When not writing, they can be found devoting their time to their ever sprawling garden.

About Chicory Bones Press

Chicory Bones Press is the name of the press that Oleander Craw self publishes under.

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Credits

Art

THE WARDS WILL FALL

• Book cover/ward design - Soren Häxan
• Character art - Polina Gipp
• Scene Illustration - Isberg Illustration

DEVOURING FORTUNE

• Book cover illustration - Jeleynai
• Chapter header illustration - Marta Into The Forest
• Map illustration - Chaim Holtjer
• Character art - Ares Bor

MISC

• Author profile picture - Keri Newton
• Newsletter dragon - Isberg Illustration

Audio

• The Wards Will Fall audio recording and mastering - Jessica Rose & Mark Lyon

Editing

DEVOURING FORTUNE

• Developmental Editing - Thoughts Stained Editorial
• Line Editing - Jennica Dotson
• Proofreading - Emerald Scribe Books

Miscellaneous

• Devouring Fortune book cover design - Goldfinch Book Services