CRYSTAL D. GRANT

Crystal Grant is a self-labeled old soul who enjoys simple pleasures like freshly baked cookies, scented candles, and anything with fur or feathers. Whether reading, writing, or editing, she loves to dive into stories that settle deep into her mind and heart. As a hearing-impaired, home-school graduate, Crystal found her voice in writing about characters who find their faith in order to overcome insurmountable obstacles. Elementary teacher by day, she strives to instill a love of books and learning within her young students. Crystal is the award-winning author of The Gateway Trilogy, which includes Shadowcast (2024 Christy finalist) and Lightshed (2025 Carol finalist). When she’s not dreaming about stories that sweep her away to another time and place, she watches classic movies and TV shows that do the same. Crystal currently resides in southeast Missouri, where she is always looking for space for another book or coffee mug.