In a literary world where imagination, mythology, and representation are finally taking center stage, Cheryl Hodges is creating space for stories that dare to be bold, immersive, and unapologetically different. As a Black author, entrepreneur, and founder of The Obsidian Archive, Cheryl is building more than a bookstore and fantasy universe — she is cultivating a community where diverse voices, powerful women, and unconventional storytelling can thrive. Through her upcoming debut novel, Crown of the Morningstar, and her growing Infernal Crown Dominion universe, she is redefining what it means to dream beyond the limits of traditional fantasy while inspiring readers to embrace creativity, identity, and imagination without apology.
Cheryl Hodges is a Black author, entrepreneur, and the founder of The Obsidian Archive, an independent online bookstore dedicated to dark fantasy, horror, mythology, speculative fiction, and diverse storytelling. As the creator of The Infernal Crown Dominion universe, she writes immersive dark mythic fantasy centered on powerful women, celestial rebellion, infernal politics, and emotionally driven storytelling.
Passionate about literacy, independent publishing, and creating inclusive literary spaces, Cheryl is building both a fantasy franchise and a community-centered bookstore brand that celebrates imagination, creativity, and underrepresented voices in fiction. Through her work as both an author and bookseller, she aims to inspire readers to embrace stories that challenge convention, explore identity, and ignite the imagination.
Her debut flagship novel, Crown of the Morningstar, releases June 19th and marks the beginning of an expansive interconnected fantasy universe she hopes to one day bring to television and film. Want to know more? Visit online at Theinfernalcrown.com.
