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Location: United States
Member Since: Feb. 14, 2011

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Erik Gustafson

Biography

Erik spent 20 years in the United States Air Force, where he lived all over the world, including Iceland, Germany and in a tent for a year in Saudi Arabia.

Always an artist at heart, he produced many paintings during his adventures. After his service, he settled down with his family (wife, two great daughters, 2 cats and a little white fluff dog) in Iowa. Now he helps people with intellectual disabilities and teaches psychology classes at a local college.

He switched from a paint brush to a pen and is now a horror writer by night. He has been published by The Horror Zine and Crypto and Co. People are saying good things about his stories. "You won't be disappointed."

Escape from your reality for a bit and get scared. It feels good."

Where to find Erik Gustafson online

Website: https://www.amazon.com/author/erikgustafson
Twitter: ErikTiger

Facebook: Facebook profile
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/eriktiger
Blog: http://eriktiger.wordpress.com/

Books

Ginger's Marble by Erik Gustafson
Price: $0.99 USD. 7050 words. Published on May 22, 2012. Fiction.
The family that feeds together strays together. It’s about family. It’s about zombies. It’s about Ginger. This short story was selected as a finalist in a fiction contest by Brains magazine . Bonus content: please enjoy the first chapter of my coming of age horror novel "Fall Leaves and the Black Dragon"

The Blood Knows by Erik Gustafson
Price: $0.99 USD. 7090 words. Published on October 8, 2011. Fiction.

(4.00 from 1 review)
Alice spent her birthday crying and angry. Betrayed by those closest to her, she drove until her gas light came on. She doesn’t know where she is. …but the blood knows. Revenge is sweet, but sometimes it is most foul. The cost of revenge in this tale may be too high, but vengeance will be served.

The Fishers by Erik Gustafson
Price: Free! 6690 words. Published on September 18, 2011. Fiction.

(5.00 from 3 reviews)
This short story is the prologue to my latest novel, which is scheduled to be published in the summer of 2012... A father and son out fishing. Quality time from the first cast, the morning is perfect...for awhile. Chaos ripples across the pond and the two find themselves fleeing for their lives. Nothing makes sense. What is after them? What do they want?

The Road to Safety by Erik Gustafson
Price: Free! 2470 words. Published on February 19, 2011. Fiction.

(2.00 from 1 review)
Driving down a dark road his car dies. The winter chills him. The nearby graveyard seems to call out to him. But it isn't the graveyard or the cold he has to worry about. Something much worse is calling for this lone traveler who just wants to get home.

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Smashwords book reviews by Erik Gustafson

Valhalla Unleashed on Feb. 25, 2011

Great story! This one is very visual and original! Its great reading something completely different.
Formed of Clay on March 06, 2011

Great read...I couldn't put it down! The ending was amazing. I can't wait for the next book in this series.
The Tingles on March 09, 2011

Great read! The ending was really cool!
Learning To Fly on April 06, 2011

This is an awesome collection of make-you-think short stories. I really enjoyed "Peek!" I think it was my favorite. Really felt for the characters. I also liked the bonus chapter of your upcoming novel- I can't wait to read the whole thing!
Game 7: Dead Ball on April 10, 2011

Wow! This one kept me guessing and reading! Great characters and an even better storyline!
No Escape on May 27, 2011

Great story...a real thriller that kept me turning the pages all the way to the end as fast as I could read them!
Life Literally: A Practical Guide to High-Functioning Autism on Oct. 02, 2011

I work with people with intellectual disabilities and many of them have autism. Having said that, I can honestly say this book is a very helpful tool for parents or anyone that knows someone with autism written in a straight-forward, everyday life language!
The Walker on Oct. 10, 2011

Very well written tale by a talented writer! It's kinda creepy knowing what might be walking among us!
Zombie Tales: Primrose Court Apt. 305 on Oct. 27, 2011

This zombie short follows Charlie, a fellow with very low self-esteem and high frustration, and his mom as he deals with his lady. It is reminiscent of the Psycho films and I couldn't stop thinking about Norman Bate and his mom! Overall it was a good read. Give it a try!!
The Moon is No Place for a Ghost on Oct. 30, 2011

This book was such an adventure to read! The words flow right off the page and the characters are great! The pictures were also an enjoyable addition. Weather you have kids or not, this one is a fast, pleasurable well-written read!
Gerald's Car on Nov. 07, 2011

Distributing and twisted! Mind your car...who knows what its thinking!
Anchihiiroo - Origin of an Antihero on Nov. 07, 2011

I am a big fan of the Toonopolis world and this one did not disappoint!
Absorbed on Nov. 08, 2011

I really liked this one!! This creepy story follows a pretty messed up woman...not someone you would want to date!
What Happens in Vegas... An Empire of Blood Short Story on Nov. 13, 2011

Two young sisters head off to what used to be Sin City...and that turns out to be a gamble neither were prepared for! Well written, vividly descriptive and evil....don't miss this author!
Dying Days on Nov. 20, 2011

Very engaging and unique take on the zombie craze! I really had a good time reading it and the ending blew me away!
RoadKill on Dec. 03, 2011

Yum yum yum...this creepy tale will make me think twice before I collect that dead deer I pass on the way to work!
Wonder-Feed on May 21, 2012

I could see this happening in real life! Well written and tasty! Great tale about the love of a mother...and the strength of revenge.