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We have become a tech savvy world. While technology has many advantages, it does have some disadvantages as well. An advantage might be that we can create ourselves and have an online presence. Creating this presence can further your passion and career. The disadvantage is that the internet makes you …

Books can take readers anywhere in the world and sometimes even to other worlds. I’ve always wanted to go to New Orleans. With the world right now as it is, that is not really possible. But Bayou Whispers by R.B. Wood took me to the New Orleans that I have …

When it comes to horror fiction, you can’t go wrong with the classics, like Frankenstein, Dracula, Wolfman, and The Creature from the Black Lagoon, iconic characters with an undeniable appeal that continue to inspire the writers and filmmakers alike. Crystal Lake Publishing recently announced a short story anthology, Classic Monsters …

Author of Flowers In A Dumpster, Mark Allen Gunnells released his third book with Crystal Lake Publishing this week. Book Haven and Other Curiosities is a collection of 21 short stories that are sure to provoke a variety of emotions. As an avid fan of horror, I’ve been on the …

The Mourner’s Cradle: A Widow’s Journey by Tommy B. Smith is the latest novel released by Crystal Lake Publishing. If you aren’t familiar with Crystal Lake Publishing, you need to rectify that immediately. They put out some of the best horror novels out there. We’ve had a chance to review …

A few months ago, I read Jasper Bark’s newest novel Quiet Places. In case you missed the review, you can read it here. The synopsis piqued my interest right off the bat, and the disturbing plot made my stomach turn. Of course, this is not a bad thing in horror. The …

At first glimpse of Tales from the Lake Vol. 4, I thought it would be easy to see how Ben Eads placed all of these authors under one roof for this explosive anthology, but after three to four stories in, I realized I was wrong… this book was something more. …

I have always had a desire to be a writer. Even at a young age, I was an avid reader and I wanted to be an author. One of my favorite things in elementary school was when we used to spend a month writing our own book, which would then …

Quiet Places is my first read by Jasper Bark. After reading this tale, this will definitely not be my last read by him. Quiet Places is a delightful mix of folklore and psychological terror, with a gripping story and convincing characters. It is a fable that will leave an impression and …