We are thrilled to announce that two WildBlue Press titles are finalists for Killer Falchion Award! John Madinger's award-winning collection of short stories, GOING UNDER and Linda Lou Long's gripping true crime, THE TUSKEGEE STRANGLER are among the finalists in the Best Nonfiction category for 2023 are. Both authors have created compelling narratives offering unique perspectives on crime. GOING UNDER: Kidnapping, Murder, and A Life Undercover by … [Read more...]
BAD HENRY: The Murderous Rampage of ‘The Taco Bell Strangler’ by Ron Chepesiuk Offers Insights into the Psychology of a Killer and Sheds Light on Issues Related to Race and Policing
Henry Louis Wallace terrorized Charlotte, North Carolina, from May 1992 to March 1994. Wallace preyed on lower economic-class Black women between 17 and 35 years old. He knew most of his victims, some through his job at Taco Bell, and gained their trust with his friendly demeanor and gentle nature-concealing a monster fueled by drug abuse and rage against women. A rarity in that he was an African American serial killer, his murderous rampage … [Read more...]
Won’t You Be My Neighbear?
We have a bear for a neighbor. Well, actually four bears, a sow and three cubs. Their den is on our property. Well, actually their property from the perspective of a bear. And I certainly wouldn't argue with them even if I disagreed, which I don't. I'm beginning to believe less and less in the concept of ownership, especially concerning land, and concerning bears. In the natural world, occupation is ownership and I think I prefer that concept. It … [Read more...]
Author Ron Chepesiuk Discusses Writing BAD HENRY: The Murderous Rampage of ‘The Taco Bell Strangler’
When I finished my last book, THE REAL MR. BIG: How A Refugee Became The UK's Most Notorious Cocaine Kingpin, also published by WildBlue, I really didn't have another book project in mind. I have been focusing on writing screenplays and was enjoying it, but I still have the itch to write another book. If you are thinking about making money from writing, there is no comparison between writing a book and a screenplay. Writing a low-budget … [Read more...]
Gallery | DANCES WITH DONKEYS: The Memoir of a Half-ass Cowboy by Jim Duke
This photo gallery takes you on a visual journey through Duke's adventures and misadventures, showcasing the profound bond that can be formed between humans and these intelligent creatures. From heartwarming moments of connection to hilarious escapades, each photo tells a story that will entertain and inspire you. PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE BOOK ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS … [Read more...]
Author Ron Chepesiuk on America’s Black Serial Killers
Popular mythology perpetuates the belief that serial killers are predominantly white. This stereotype is reinforced by media portrayals that primarily focus on white serial killers, further strengthening the myth. Surprisingly, during my research on BAD HENRY, I discovered a notable absence of comparative titles that explored the phenomenon of Black serial killers. There was not a single publication available on this subject. In reality, serial … [Read more...]
A Bad-ass at Burrofest: Jim Duke’s Tale of Ass-envy, Liability, and Unintended Infamy
Is it possible to get kicked out of a Burrofest for being a jackass? I think that's what happened to me last weekend in Mancos. I'm really not sure why I got kicked out, but I prefer to think that it was because I was being a badass of some sort. I was told I had to leave for liability reasons. It's a little hard to believe that at seventy years old and while peacefully sitting on my ass, I was still the greatest liability in town. Pretty good … [Read more...]
Author Ron Chepesiuk Asks: Was the police investigation of Henry Wallace racist?
One of the big questions of the Wallace investigation was why did it take so long to catch Henry Wallace? After all, he knew all the victims, and he committed the murders in a very small area of Charlotte. Charlotte's black population, terrorized by the murders and frustrated by the fact that no progress was seemingly being made in solving them, were quick to put the blame on racism. They said that the victims were black and came from poor … [Read more...]
From Nic Edwards: Delphi Double Murder Suspect Richard Allen Update
Suspect Richard Allen faces two counts of murder. Early April his defense attorneys filed an emergency motion to move Allen to another County facility. Referring to their client as being treated like a "prisoner of war." His attorneys state in the motion that their client needs to be moved due to concerns about his deteriorating physical and mental state. Judge Fran Gull ruled Richard Allen can be moved to a new … [Read more...]
N. Leigh Hunt Highly Commended at the True Crime Awards in Category for Best New True Crime Author in the UK!
N. Leigh Hunt's I DON'T LIKE MONDAYS: The True Story Behind America's First Modern School Shooting wins Highly Commended at the True Crime Awards. [I'm] chuffed really. So many great books and I finished in virtually the top of the class. The winner was a great book." -Author N. Leigh Hunt at True Crime Awards 2023 N. Leigh Hunt is on the shortlist! We are thrilled to announce that one of our very … [Read more...]
