I have been a writer, investigative reporter, and editor for more than three decades. Currently, I manage the investigative unit as an Investigation Editor at the Las Vegas Review-Journal, where I have worked since 2016. In Vegas, I broke stories about waste and corruption at the county's tourism and visitors' authority that led to criminal charges against top officials. An investigation of the state Dental Board resulted in the top two … [Read more...]
Authors Blaine Pardoe and Victoria Hester Discuss the Chilling Legacy of Alan Wade Wilmer, Sr. and the Colonial Parkway Murders
Earlier this week, the Virginia State Police announced that they identified the person responsible for the murders of two of the 1987 Colonial Parkway Murders: David Knobling and Robin Edwards. The killer was Alan Wade Wilmer, Sr. He was also responsible for the 1989 murder of Teresa Lynn Howell. Wilmer was linked to these crimes by DNA evidence. Wilmer died in 2017, evading justice for his actions. The Colonial Parkway Murders were in the … [Read more...]
Audiobook Out Now! Dive into the Sci-Fi Thriller TIMBERWOLF by Tom Julian, Expertly Narrated by CJ McAllister
It's here! WildBlue Press is excited to announce the release of the audiobook TIMBERWOLF: Book One in the Spy-Fi' Timberwolf' Series by Tom Julian, vividly narrated by the talented C.J. McAllister. The story unfolds with Timberwolf Velez, a former top black ops agent whose life changes drastically after encountering Kizik, a malevolent psychic alien spider. This encounter haunts Timberwolf as he faces a new threat: a religious fanatic with access … [Read more...]
TIMBERWOLF Series Updates on E-Book, Audiobook, and Book Two Preorder!
Hello, WildBlue Press Readers! We have some updates for sci-fi lovers and all the fans of the action-packed TIMBERWOLF series. The print books are available now anywhere you buy books, and your journey through the gripping adventures of Timberwolf Velez is about to get even more immersive. The Ebook is Coming Soon Available Now We know many of you have eagerly awaited the ebook version of the first TIMBERWOLF novel. Navigating the complexities of … [Read more...]
Help Us Find the Next Great True Crime Authors!
Are you a passionate writer with a knack for crafting gripping true crime stories? Do you know someone with a story to tell? We are officially launching the True Crime submission campaign and need your help to spread the word. For those who delve into the dark and complex world of true crime, we offer a platform to bring your compelling narratives to life. Whether it's an untold story, a deep investigative piece, or an intriguing historical … [Read more...]
Tom Julian Answers: “What inspired you to write about a damaged super soldier and mind-controlling aliens?”
OK-here's some backstory. Did you ever hear of somebody who wrote a spec script for like Star Trek or some other massive fan institution? And then they dreamed that one day the producers might see their work and invite them out to pitch? Well, that actually happened to me! My college project was a teleplay for Deep Space Nine. After I graduated, I shared it with some people and was asked to go out and pitch to Star Trek DS9 and Voyager. We … [Read more...]
Author Jim Duke on The Great Wyoming Railroad Robbery of ’76
After my father's death in the fall of 1976, I spent as much time as I could with my mother in Laramie while she transitioned into living alone. Having long since worn out my welcome with all friends and family with my couch surfing ways, I'd purchased a camper trailer, which I parked in her driveway so that she had access to me without giving up her privacy and to allow my barhopping late nights without disturbing her. There were a lot of … [Read more...]
“Fight Scene!” Sci-fi Author Tom Julian Talks about Crafting Dynamic Scenes
I treat every scene like an action scene. I don't mean that I have people doing Kung Fu while talking, but I try to make every scene full of the tension and kinetic feel that someone gets from an action scene. There's a give and take of the characters. They are doing things when they react that show their emotions. I think of what the reader is feeling when reading that scene and how I want them to get the rhythms. It's a very film-centric way to … [Read more...]
Audiobook Out Now for Richard L. Carrico’s MONSTERS ON THE LOOSE Read by Patrick Lawlor
We are excited to announce the release of MONSTERS ON THE LOOSE: The True Story of Three Unsolved Murders in Prohibition Era San Diego by award-winning author and historian Richard L. Carrico. Narrated by the talented Patrick Lawlor, this audiobook brings to life a dark chapter in the city's history. In 1931, San Diego's tranquil beach town image masked a series of unsolved crimes, as detailed in "Monsters on the Loose," which recounts the … [Read more...]
🎧 Announcing the Audiobook Release of Jim Duke’s “DANCES WITH DONKEYS,” Narrated by Harry Rogers Williams III
Jim Duke was hopping from one burro fest to another this past summer, sharing tales from his book DANCES WITH DONKEYS: The Memoir Of A Half-Assed Cowboy. Now, you can experience the stories in a whole new way! We've just launched the audiobook, narrated by Harry Rogers Williams III, and it's a wild ride you won't want to miss. DANCES WITH DONKEYS isn't your typical memoir. It's a front-row ticket to the life of a man who dared to follow his … [Read more...]
