The Literary Crest Unveils 'Crowns of Nyaxia' Feature Week

Celebrating Carissa Broadbent's gothic vampire romantasy and her journey from indie author to bestseller.

Dateline: Los Angeles · October 22, 2026
Subject: Carissa Broadbent
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, LOS ANGELES, CA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | The Literary Crest today announced a feature week devoted to Carissa Broadbent's Crowns of Nyaxia series.

The Serpent and the Wings of Night and The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King have made Broadbent one of the genre's most celebrated voices. The week features a worldbuilding guide, a profile of her independent publishing journey and a romantasy read-alike list.

'Broadbent's rise is an inspiration to every self-published author,' said the editorial desk.

Announcement Highlights

• Featured author: Carissa Broadbent (Fantasy & Romantasy).

• Programme includes curated reading guides, book club materials and a global reader spotlight.

• Complete bibliography of 2 titles with direct purchase links.

• Available to readers in every country through The Literary Crest.

Statement from the Editors

"Carissa Broadbent is one of the defining voices in fantasy & romantasy today," said the Editorial Board of The Literary Crest. "We are proud to bring this work to an even wider international audience."

Key Facts

• Indie success story picked up by a major publisher.

• Crowns of Nyaxia series: New York Times bestseller.

• Known for lush, gothic worldbuilding.

• Huge BookTok and Bookstagram following.

Availability

The Serpent and the Wings of Night (2022), available now in print, ebook and audio from major retailers worldwide.

The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King (2023), available now in print, ebook and audio from major retailers worldwide.

About Carissa Broadbent

Carissa Broadbent began as a self-published fantasy author before The Serpent and the Wings of Night, a vampire romantasy set in a deadly tournament, became a breakout hit. Its sequel, The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King, cemented the Crowns of Nyaxia series as one of the most talked-about in the genre. Born 1990s, Carissa comes from Rhode Island, U.S..

About The Literary Crest

Founded in 2021, The Literary Crest is a fee-based international publication promoting authors and their books to readers across every continent through editorials, press releases and feature articles.