by Joe Mynhardt | Jan 30, 2025 | Updates
Edmund Stone is a horror writer and part time boat captain living on the Ohio River. But mostly he lives in his head where he derives a wealth of characters and strange ideas. He’s even seen a few strange things crawling from the water. He lives with his wife,...
by Joe Mynhardt | Jan 28, 2025 | New Releases
We are proud to release a reprint, Friends In High Places by Rob Smales. HE ONLY WANTED SOME FRIENDSHe pestered them day after day to be considered one of the guys, but they didn’t want anything to do with him. They ignored and made fun of him, ditching him at...
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...