by Joe Mynhardt | Jan 27, 2025 | Updates
Two Crystal Lake Publishing titles on the preliminary list for a Bram Stoker award. Congrats to Jamal Hodge, whose THE DARK BETWEEN THE TWILIGHT is listed in the poetry category, and to Andrew Najberg, whose IN THOSE FADING STARS is listed in the fiction collection...
by Joe Mynhardt | Jan 27, 2025 | New Releases, Sinister Smile Press
My Evil Fucking Neighbor from Sinister Smile Press, a division of Crystal Lake Publishing. Behind every welcoming smile lies a chilling secret.Everything was fantastic when they first moved in next door. The epitome of friendly, caring, trustworthy…until you got to...
by Joe Mynhardt | Jan 27, 2025 | blog
Hello, Writers! When we talk about storytelling, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is one of those novels that stands out as a masterclass in narrative technique and character development. For any author looking to hone their craft, especially in creating memorable...
by Joe Mynhardt | Jan 21, 2025 | New Releases
Midnight Vintage by Sean Eads and Joshua Viola ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “A very eclectically creepy and hauntingly scary collection of, dare I say, brilliant short stories.”—Slash, Guns N’ Roses A collection of haunting short stories that delve into the darker...
by Joe Mynhardt | Jan 17, 2025 | New Releases, Updates
Returning home after work, Fallon walks into a nightmare: her father unconscious, their home invaded, and her sister teetering on the edge of death. Driven by desperation, their father attempted the unthinkable—robbing the casino owned by Leone Pressutti, her...