by Joe Mynhardt | Mar 5, 2025 | blog, For the Authors
I’ve spent years studying, editing, publishing, and even writing horror, and after my recent Shadows & Ink books, it didn’t take too long for me to realize what to write about next: The Psychology of Horror Fiction. The first draft is done, so it won’t be long...
by Joe Mynhardt | Mar 4, 2025 | Open Submissions
Author Jim Gilbert won Crystal Lake’s most recent flash contest and has agreed to host. Here is the new theme:“For this month’s contest, let’s go ‘Old School.’ I’m talking creature features! Rules are in the definition of the word...
by Joe Mynhardt | Mar 4, 2025 | New Releases, Updates
What Fresh Hell Is This? by Del Howison. Step into the twisted mind of Del Howison with this unflinching collection of dark tales. What Fresh Hell Is This? brings together stories from across Howison’s prolific career, each one exploring the eerie and the...
by Joe Mynhardt | Mar 3, 2025 | Updates
The results are in… 1st: “Dead Ringers” by Jim Gilbert 2nd: “Transcript from Haunted America (WXRX AM Radio) Broadcast#56 Jan.23,1987” by J. M. Heluk 3rd: ”Daisy’s Digging Holes” by Jules Terry Congrats to these authors. Thank you to everyone who participated, and...
by Joe Mynhardt | Mar 1, 2025 | Updates
Are you ready to join the ranks and become part of something bigger than just a book series? By joining the brand-new Patreon page, you’ll get exclusive perks, behind-the-scenes access, early book reveals, and even a shot at seeing your name in a future Scareville...
