Of the images found in ABOVE THE GROUND: A True Story of The Troubles in Northern Ireland, the photograph that grabs me is of Peter Heathwood. He was the innocent landlord who was renting an apartment to Artt on the Antrim Road in Belfast. He got shot by Loyalist thugs who mistook him for Artt in 1979. He's been in a wheelchair ever since. In 2019, when he picked me up at the bus station so we could go to his house … [Read more...]
Author Leslie Ghiglieri Engages in True Crime Discourse
Leslie Ghiglieri remains actively engaged in promoting her compelling debut, THE DECISION TO KILL: A True Crime Story Of A Teenage Killer And The Mother Who Loved Him, while also delving into discussions surrounding true crime cases that have captivated the public's interest. She was interviewed for episode #158 of Adam Rodriquez's 3PNR podcast on YouTube to talk about her book and her background in law enforcement. Rodriquez asked Ghiglieri … [Read more...]
MONSTERS ON THE LOOSE: The True Story of Three Unsolved Murders in Prohibition Era San Diego by Richard L. Carrico Tells the Tragic Story of Three Cold Case Murders
As an archaeologist, historian, and now murder investigator, the intellectual curiosity of Richard Carrico has no limits. Well researched and written, his new work, as with all good mysteries, takes us into unknown territories and keeps us reading well into the dark night. -GEORGE H. HARWOOD, Author and Professor Emeritus, University of Colorado "Innocent victim brutalized by deranged killer. Police have no leads. Lock your doors San … [Read more...]
Author Tom Julian Answers the WildBlue Press Q&A Ahead of Spy-fi Series Launch in December
In the WildBlue Press Author Questionnaire, Tom Julian opens a window into the influences that shape his writing and offers a glimpse into captivating aspects of his life. From his dedicated participation in a children's charity to his resilience as a survivor of 9/11, each facet contributes to the captivating persona that enriches his storytelling. Delving into the upcoming release, TIMBERWOLF, we unravel the distinctive fusion of sci-fi and spy … [Read more...]
Author Richard Carrico Goes Beyond the Book in Q&A Before the Launch of Historical True Crime MONSTERS ON THE LOOSE
Enjoy this insightful interview featuring Richard L. Carrico, a distinguished historian, anthropologist, and the author behind the highly anticipated historical true crime novel MONSTERS ON THE LOOSE: The True Story of Three Unsolved Murders in Prohibition Era San Diego. Dive deeper into Carrico's extensive research and writings by visiting pastshadows.net, an exclusive platform dedicated to his scholarly pursuits. Q&A Q: What book has left … [Read more...]
Meet True Crime Author Laura Brand: Criminologist, Serial Offender Expert, and Victim Advocate
My story really begins the day my father handed me my first copy of Nancy Drew-the spark that ignited my love and undying passion for reading, writing, and investigating. I was hooked, becoming a voracious reader. Consequently, becoming a writer of my own stories followed suit. I started writing stories from a very young age, dreaming of being an author one day. My father is a published author, and I wanted to hand him my published work one day. … [Read more...]
GRIM PARADISE by Rod Sadler is Now Available in Audiobook, Narrated by Stephen Bowlby
Stephen Bowlby delivers yet another compelling true crime experience for listeners. In the audiobook adaptation of Rod Sadler's GRIM PARADISE, Bowlby elevates the narrative, injecting it with heightened depth and intensity. When widow Frances Lacey was murdered in July 1960 on Mackinac Island, only a few meager clues were found by police, and the case soon turned cold. But more than sixty years later, will those same clues finally solve the … [Read more...]
Margery B. Metzger’s HIDDEN DEMONS is a Readers’ Favorite Book Award Finalist
In HIDDEN DEMONS: Evil Visits A Small New England Town by Margery B. Metzger, a chilling true crime narrative unfolds against the serene backdrop of the Berkshire Hills on an ordinary winter day in 1994. The book delves deep into a series of seemingly unrelated yet horrifying events that shook the idyllic New England towns, revealing the sinister presence of a savage serial killer, Lewis Lent, Jr., lurking in the shadows. A review of HIDDEN … [Read more...]
Tiddy Smith Discusses DEATH BY TALONS on Wicked Words | Listen to the Riveting Conversation
For those passionate about true crime who have yet to explore the enthralling realm of Wicked Words, the opportune moment has arrived! Our accomplished author, Tiddy Smith, takes center stage in the latest episode. [The owl theory] sounds stupid." -From the show Released earlier this year, Smith's DEATH BY TALONS unravels the mysterious death of Kathleen Peterson on December 9, 2001, in her Durham, NC residence. The narrative takes a surprising … [Read more...]
Have You Heard? WildBlue Press Books are Trending!
At WildBlue Press, we take pride in bringing you riveting true crime narratives. THE DELPHI MURDERS: The Quest To Find 'The Man On The Bridge' by Nic Edwards and Brian Whitney and GRIM PARADISE: The Cold Case Search for the Mackinac Island Killer by Rod Sadler have been recognized as trending interests. What's more, they've earned a coveted spot on curated indie content lists on both Goodreads and Bookshop.org! Dive into the excitement … [Read more...]