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Obsidian Skull Press is a vibrant online community and publishing press dedicated to amplifying marginalized voices in speculative fiction and the Arts. Founded in May 2023 by TL Hutton, a Mexicano Cherokee author and artist, we are committed to showcasing diverse perspectives and fostering inclusivity within genre fiction and art. Explore our website for engaging content, including short fiction, original art, author interviews, and insightful reviews, all aimed at celebrating Latinx, Native American, and other underrepresented voices in fiction and the arts. Join our community and discover a space where creativity thrives and untold stories come to life.

Day of the Death by Raul Crux 2019 Acrylic on Canvas Mexico City , MX

Our mission

Explore the power of speculative fiction and art to transgress genre boundaries, conventions, and stereotypes by addressing the lack of not only Latinx and Native American diversity and inclusion traditionally found in the fiction genre, but all marginalized voices.

Create a safe, pleasurable, inclusive community and platform for artists, authors, readers, stories, and art that challenge the status quo.

Encourage creativity and social commentary by opening the possibilities of diverse stories and characters, fostering awareness and change.

Provide art and stories that are powerful forces of nature and the supernatural, each possessing in their own narrative and visual right the ability to evoke a myriad of sensations from dread to love to terror.

Our vision

Not only does Obsidian Skull Press strive to tell meaningful stories, but to serve as an inclusive platform where Latinx, Native American, and all marginalized voices in fiction and art can be shared, heard, and celebrated, aiding in both the growth and appreciation of their work. It is the goal of both TL Hutton and Obsidian Skull Press to create an environment where all readers can come to find quality stories and works and explore the unique perspectives and experiences they have to offer.

We invite you to join us as we delve deeply into meaningful conversations about the complexities of culture and the power of imaginative literature as we strive to uncover the boundaries of speculative fiction and discover who and what the genre can encompass.

Mictlan by BalamTzibtah 2013 Mexico City, MX

Our Team

Our strength lies in our individuality. Founded by TL Hutton, a Mexicano Cherokee author and artist, the team strives to bring in the best talent in various fields, from publishing to writing and marketing.

TL "Mexico" Hutton

Founder | PUBLISHER | Senior Editor

NOTE: We are strictly not-for-profit, in that all staff members, myself (TL Hutton) included, are volunteers and our income comes entirely from reader donations and out of my own pocket. That said, Obsidian Skull Press is not a non-profit organization. Please understand the difference: We do not have tax-exempt status and no donations received are tax deductible.

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