Hi! I'm Joan Renner, a multi-talented individual with a passion for all things true crime. As a seasoned author, blogger, historian, archivist, tour guide, and sought-after TV and podcast commentator, I've carved out a unique niche in the world of crime storytelling. Back in 2007, I turned my lifelong fascination with crime into something more tangible by blogging for a local true crime blog. Little did I know this step would lead me down a … [Read more...]
Tom Julian’s TIMBERWOLF Characters as Actors—Dr. Thea Tier and Arnar Mallis
TIMBERWOLF started out as a screenplay that I converted into a novel. Starting in screenplay mode helped me find ways to bring bold concepts to the page as vividly as possible. I worked hard at giving each character a distinct voice, and as I got to know them, a funny thing happened. I began to "cast" my characters with real actors in my head. I tried to avoid it initially, but eventually, I leaned into it, and it has become a part of my … [Read more...]
Romance Author Jill Rice Answers the WildBlue Press Author Q&A!
Welcome to the newest WildBlue Press Author Q&A session featuring the talented and insightful romance author Jill Rice! For more on Jill and her work, visit her website at JillRiceWrites.com and follow her on social media at facebook.com/JillRiceWrites. Q: What book and or has left the most lasting impact on you as a reader? A: Elizabeth Gilbert. Eat, Pray, Love. Q: What inspired you to write your current book? A: After a failed … [Read more...]
Meet D.J. Adler, Author of BAKER, LIAR, CON MAN, THIEF!
It seems that I have lived a hundred different lives. The events in my book, BAKER, LIAR, CON MAN, THIEF: Escaping the Law One Identity at a Time, document one of those lives. In other lives, I was a businessman, an attorney, an NLP therapist, a full-time student, a magician (mentalist), a nightclub savior, and a financial controller for various charitable organizations. I hold master's degrees in accounting and marketing and a Juris doctorate, … [Read more...]
Meet Author Joan Renner, Los Angeles Crime Specialist
Hi. I'm Joan Renner, and I have a passion for true crime. I am an author, social historian, and TV commentator. My interest in true crime began in grammar school. I was 7 years old when I read about the kidnapping and murder of three boys near the Chicago suburb where I lived with my family. I followed the case, and a month after they found the boys, one father died. He had a heart attack, which I read as a broken heart. The story stuck with … [Read more...]
Catch Arthur Kane on “White House Chronicle” & Pre-Order His Investigative Triumph, THE LAST STORY
Arthur Kane recently appeared on PBS's White House Chronicle to discuss the risky world of investigative journalism and the murder of courageous reporter Jeff German. The story is set in the gritty reality of Las Vegas and provides a deep insight into the dangerous nature of the profession. Watch the episode now to dive into the conversation. The growing risks for journalists from White House Chronicle on Vimeo. His upcoming book, titled THE … [Read more...]
Random Passage Challenge for RUBICON: Book Two in the Spy-fi ‘Timberwolf’ Series!
By Tom Julian As an author, sometimes you're asked to pick a passage from your latest book-either to read it aloud during a podcast or to paste into a blog post. You pick an action scene or a dramatic moment that you think will resonate with the audience. I've been asked to do this many times, and I'm happy to oblige-and I have my favorite passages ready to go! But that always feels so controlled to me. Of course, I'm going to showcase what I … [Read more...]
Christian Romance Author Janice Boekhoff Answers the Question, “Why Romance?”
Even if you're the type who thinks of romance novels as unrealistic fantasy drivel-the offensiveness enhanced by a cover with Fabio's hair swaying and pecs bulging-I would make the case that you still root for love in whatever genre of books and movies you prefer. Something deep inside us can't help loving an authentic love story. The movie Mr. and Mrs. Smith, starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, is a perfect example and one of my favorite … [Read more...]
From Pages to Screens, Author Mike Rothmiller Brings Historical True Crimes to Life
Congratulations to internationally bestselling authors Douglas Thompson and Mike Rothmiller. According to the Arizona Author's Association, their latest work, Prime Witness: Shocking True Stories from the 17th, 18th & 19th Centuries, Volume 2, has been optioned for television adaptation, bringing these historical true crimes from the United Kingdom to a broader audience. In anticipation of Prime Witness, we recommend diving into TRUE CRIME … [Read more...]
Author Tom Julian Recounts His Recent TIMBERWOLF Book Signing at Barnes & Noble
"How do you spell "Noble?" I replied to the clerk who had asked if I needed anything. She smiled and said, "N-O-B-L-E." I was making a post for Facebook. I had slipped away from the book signing for a moment to snap a photo of my first novel-real copies, in a real bookcase, in a real store. TIMBERWOLF was on the spine in a blocky stylized font with cool, strategically placed nicks in each letter. My name in the same treatment was at the … [Read more...]
