Composer & Writer
Crystal A. Frost

Writing

Crystal A. Frost is a Los Angeles writer and composer with a PhD in Music Theory and Composition. Her academic background and work as a music journalist inform her distinctive lens for musical storytelling. Her published works for GRAMMY.com include features such as "Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Honorable Music Lover" and "How Female Classical Composers Are Encouraging Gender Equality," along with additional pieces exploring the intersection between music and culture. Her scholarly publication record includes her doctoral dissertation, The Unsung Force in Children's Motion Picture, and her broader writing experience spans press releases, interviews, lyrics, editorial copy, and Opinion Editorials.

Her fiction journey began with the short story "Peanut Butter" published during her undergraduate years. Her debut novel, The Lonely Redwood—first place winner of the 2025 Chicago Writers Association 10th Annual First Chapter Contest—will mark her formal entry into long-form fiction.
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