by Joe Mynhardt | Jul 14, 2025 | Crystal Lake Academy
Hosted by Crystal Lake owner and CEO Joe Mynhardt (in collaboration with author Robert Ford), this is a hands-on writing and editing workshop that will transform your short story from a rough draft to submission-ready—with expert coaching, live group training, and a...
by Joe Mynhardt | Jul 9, 2025 | Updates
Congrats to author Nick Roberts, whose THE EXORCIST’S HOUSE will go into its 2nd printing in Germany through Festa Verslag. They also signed on Nick’s IT HAUNTS THE MIND AND OTHER STORIES for a signed, limited edition hardcover run. Have you read them...
by Joe Mynhardt | Jul 8, 2025 | Open Submissions, Updates
Author Nate Atkins won Crystal Lake’s most recent flash contest and has agreed to host. Here is the new theme: “Eco-Horror! This month, it’s time to plunge into Eco-Horror: stories rooted in ecological dread, nature-based curses, primeval forces tied to the land, your...
by Joe Mynhardt | Jul 7, 2025 | Updates
Are you a hardcore hardcover collector? By popular demand, we’ve added a $30 tier. You’ll receive a hardcover of your choice every month (shipping included), along with all other $12 tier rewards and benefits. So that means you get a hardcover, an eBook of...
by Joe Mynhardt | Jun 27, 2025 | New Releases, Updates
Evil has a new home–and it’s a place called New Vineland. The town appeared almost overnight, as if summoned from the shadows, complete with a looming stone tower at its heart and a general store that promises to fulfill your deepest desires… for the price...
by Joe Mynhardt | Jun 24, 2025 | Sinister Smile Press, Updates
It was just a matter of time!Things seemed perfect in your fairytale world…almost too good to be true. But then it all changed in a heartbeat—in that one instant, everything went to shit. Lock yourself inside a panic room and jump headfirst into this unique collection...
