CL Stegall crafts worlds through words and melodies, blending his talents as a fiction writer and songwriter with precision and passion. Since publishing his first poem at 19, his creative journey has expanded to include countless short stories, several novellas, and three acclaimed novels.
With a lyricist's heart and a technologist's mind, CL brings a rare harmony of creative vision and analytical thinking to his work. This dual perspective shapes his distinctive voice across multiple creative domains.
His musical collaborations span continents, working alongside distinguished artists like Austin's Lloyd Miller and producers across the globe. As a performer and collaborator, CL constantly explores new frontiers, including innovative approaches with generative AI music tools. His latest sonic explorations can be experienced through his Saint Corvus project.
Currently, CL's creative fire burns across multiple fronts: new Saint Corvus singles emerge from the studio, a fresh novella takes shape, a short story series unfolds, and the framework of his next full-length novel steadily builds. Each project reflects his commitment to storytelling that resonates across genres and mediums.
The New Scions: Book One
Eighteen-year-old Alexis Rain has always been different—gifted with perfect memory, needing little sleep, and drawn to the darkness of night. But when tragedy strikes her family and a mysterious stranger begins stalking her, Alexis discovers that everything she thought she knew about herself was a lie.
As strange abilities begin to manifest and grow stronger with each passing day, Alexis learns she's not alone. Others like her walk among mortals, hiding in plain sight. But someone is hunting them, eliminating these gifted individuals one by one. When her best friend Keats is kidnapped, Alexis must embrace whatever she's becoming and navigate a dangerous world where ancient forces still meddle in mortal affairs. With enemies closing in and cosmic powers at play, she'll discover that her very existence threatens the balance between worlds she never knew existed.
Racing against time to save the person she loves most, Alexis must learn to wield powers she barely understands while uncovering a conspiracy that reaches into the highest echelons of both divine and human worlds. But in a game played by gods, even the most powerful players may find themselves outmatched.
The Broken Night is an urban fantasy that blends Greek mythology with contemporary coming-of-age themes, perfect for readers who enjoy stories of hidden worlds, emerging powers, and the bonds that define us.
Expected Fall of 2025!
The latest single from Saint Corvus blends atmospheric piano textures with haunting vocal melodies, creating a delicate but passionate song that resonates. Hear more of Saint Corvus, here.
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