M. M. Crusinberry is a multi-genre author whose storytelling dances between myth and modernity, blending heart, folklore, and imagination into every tale. With a passion for exploring the spaces where truth and legend intertwine, her work invites readers to journey into worlds both wondrous and deeply human.

Crusinberry’s writing often explores the hidden corners of existence — the liminal places where reality brushes against the fantastical, and where the extraordinary hides in plain sight. Her stories are known for their emotional depth, atmospheric settings, and a voice that lingers, asking readers to question what they know… and what they feel.

A lifelong lover of folklore, mysterious creatures, and timeless myths, she draws inspiration from global storytelling traditions and the quiet magic of everyday life. Whether unraveling the secrets of a small-town legend or reimagining the ancient through a modern lens, Crusinberry’s work celebrates the art of wonder and the enduring power of stories.

Raven Foxglove — Writing Under the Rainbow

Writing under the pen name Raven Foxglove, Crusinberry gives voice to LGBTQ+ narratives filled with passion, resilience, and authenticity. These stories often merge the lyrical and the bold — a reflection of life lived between boundaries, where identity and love shape new myths of their own.

As Raven Foxglove, she explores queer identity through fantasy, romance, and speculative fiction, offering worlds where every kind of love is valid and every voice deserves to be heard. Her writing honors the beauty, struggle, and triumph of living one’s truth, creating inclusive spaces where readers can find both representation and resonance.

Raven Foxglove’s work is evocative and fearless — celebrating the stories that deserve to be told, the hearts that dare to love loudly, and the magic that exists in being unapologetically yourself.

Gemma Elessar — Adventures for Young Hearts

Under the name Gemma Elessar, Crusinberry turns her storytelling toward young adult readers, crafting emotionally rich adventures filled with courage, curiosity, and self-discovery.

Gemma’s books invite readers into worlds where magic and meaning coexist — where every choice carries weight and every heart holds power. With themes of friendship, transformation, and finding one’s place in a vast, uncertain world, her YA works inspire readers to dream bravely and believe in their own extraordinary potential.

Through the eyes of Gemma Elessar, young readers are reminded that the unknown isn’t something to fear — it’s something to explore.

The Heart of the Story

Across every pen name, one thread connects them all: a love of storytelling that transcends boundaries.
Whether writing as M. M. Crusinberry, Raven Foxglove, or Gemma Elessar, her mission remains constant — to illuminate the spaces where legends lie, dreams awaken, and the unknown collides with the human heart.

Her stories whisper to the dreamers, the wanderers, and the believers — those who know that sometimes the most powerful truths hide in the tales we tell.