by Joe Mynhardt | Dec 3, 2025 | Updates
Crystal Lake welcomes author Jay Bechtol! Jay’s book Quimmering Springs will be released in 2026. Jay Bechtol writes horror and speculative fiction. His short stories can be found in multiple places including Penumbric, Uncharted, The No Sleep Podcast, and at...
by Joe Mynhardt | Dec 3, 2025 | blog, For the Authors
I’ve been taking in a lot lately—creatively, mentally, spiritually. Reading, listening, learning, interviewing people far smarter than me. And somewhere in the middle of all that, I realized something about myself… and about what actually makes people happy. For me,...
by Joe Mynhardt | Dec 2, 2025 | New Releases
A terrifying new take on the most famous ghost story of all time. From award-winning author Luciano Marano comes Humbug—a gruesome, noir-infused reimagining of A Christmas Carol that blends supernatural horror, crime thriller, and psychological suspense into one...
by Joe Mynhardt | Nov 28, 2025 | New Releases, Sinister Smile Press
Some legends never die…they hunt. Across forests, deserts, oceans, and lonely backroads, something ancient is stirring. Creatures whispered about in campfire stories and buried in folklore are stepping out of the shadows—and they are hungry. If I Die Before I Wake,...
by Joe Mynhardt | Nov 27, 2025 | Crystal Lake Kids, New Releases
Are you brave enough to hunt for monsters? Monster Tracker is your ultimate how-to guide for uncovering the world’s greatest mysteries—from ghosts and Bigfoot to the Loch Ness Monster and aliens! Packed with tips, tricks, and safety rules for young explorers, this...
