New Release: Flowers in a Dumpster

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Seventeen Tales to Frighten and Enlighten

The world is full of beauty and mystery. In these 17 tales, Gunnells will take you on a journey through landscapes of light and darkness, rapture and agony, hope and fear.

A post-apocalyptic landscape where it is safer to forget who you once were... An unusual support group comprised of cities dying of a common illness... A porn star that has opened himself up to demonic forces... Two men battling each other to the death who discover they have much in common... A woman whose masochistic tendencies may be her boyfriend's ruin... A writer whose new friendship proves a danger to his marriage and his sanity.

Let Gunnells guide you through these landscapes where magnificence and decay co-exist side by side.

Come pick a bouquet from these Flowers in a Dumpster.

About the Author:

Mark Allan Gunnells loves to tell stories. He has since he was a kid, penning one-page tales that were Twilight Zone knockoffs. He likes to think he has gotten a little better since then. He has been lucky enough to work with some wonderful publishers such as Apex Publishing, Bad Moon Books, Journalstone, Evil Jester Press, Etopia, Sideshow Press, and Gallows Press. He loves reader feedback, and above all he loves telling stories. He lives in Greer, SC, with his fiance Craig A. Metcalf.

New Release: Writers on Writing Vol 2

New from Crystal Lake Publishing

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This is Writers On Writing – An Author’s Guide Vol.2, where professional authors share their secrets in the ultimate guide to becoming – and being – an author.

In this volume you’ll find in-depth essays from authors such as Brian Hodge, James Everington, Mark Allan Gunnells, Lucy A. Snyder, Daniel I. Russell, Theresa Derwin, Paul Kane, and Jonathan Winn. Edited by Joe Mynhardt.

The Infrastructure of the Gods: 11 Signposts for Going all the Way by Brian Hodge

Embracing Your Inner Shitness by James Everington

The Forgotten Art of Short Story by Mark Allan Gunnells

Well, That Escalated Quickly: Adventures in Teaching Creative Writing by Lucy A. Snyder

Submit (to psychology) for Acceptance by Daniel I. Russell

Character Building: How Not to be a Stalker by Theresa Derwin

Heroes and Villains by Paul Kane

Do Your Worst by Jonathan Winn

Learn the craft of writing from those who know it best.

Writers On Writing is an ongoing series of 15,000 to 20,000 word eBooks, with original ‘On Writing’ essays by writing professionals. A new edition will be launched every few months. Future volumes will include essays by the likes of Kealan Patrick Burke, Richard Thomas, Mark Scioneaux, Rena Mason, J.G. Faherty, William Meikle, Kate Jonez, Chantal Noordeloos, Taylor Grant, Gary McMahon, Lori Michelle, Robert W. Walker, Brian Kirk, Lisa Morton, Lynda E. Rucker, Maria Alexander, and many more.

Amazon: http://getbook.at/WritersVol2

Website: http://www.crystallakepub.com/writers-on-writing.php

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritersOnWritingSeries

“This is a great little book on the nuts and bolts of writing. I was delighted to read that there are more volumes in the future. I'll be on the lookout for them, and so should you.” – Nancy M. Scuri

“… writers provide insight into what it takes to write, the long hours, the sacrifices, the rejections, the negative reviews and the rewards. There are great pieces of advice on self editing, pacing and infusing your writing with an emotional core. I'll be going back to my manuscripts and applying what I have learned. I highly recommend this book to any aspiring writers of any level. It'll be a great reference book for me.” – Hasse Chacon

“You know, when you are reading a book you want the story to flow. It can be annoying when you have to reread things over again to understand what the author is trying to say. Jack Ketchum relays the art of pacing. Giving examples, he will show you how slight changes can make a huge difference on how we perceive what we read.” – Paula Limbaugh