Breaking the Cycle of Generational Sin. A Story of Crime, Courage, and Hope. I am Judge Michael Randazzo, but by all odds, I never should have been. My story begins in a pop-up trailer-no electricity, no running water-born to parents who dropped out of high school and carried the weight of our family's excommunication from the Sicilian Mafia. I came into the world premature, delivered by a veterinarian, clinging to life while doctors warned I'd … [Read more...]
Cruel And Unusual Punishment, A Federal Prison Memoir
8 prisons. 51 months. One savage system. From healer to inmate: one man's true story. In this haunting memoir, a clinical psychologist sentenced to 51 months for healthcare fraud confronts the harsh realities of federal prison. Incarcerated amid the chaos of the COVID pandemic, he endured a relentless odyssey through eight different prison facilities, caught in a near-perpetual cycle of transfer. Through his expert lens, CRUEL AND UNUSUAL … [Read more...]
OUT OF BOUNDS: From Broken NBA Dreams to Redemption
A Powerful Memoir of Talent, Tragedy, and Triumph From NBA Ban to Beacon of Hope: One Man's Second Chance A story of extraordinary talent, devastating loss, and ultimate triumph. Highly promising basketball player Chris Washburn was selected third overall in the 1986 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors. But a chance encounter with famed basketball player Len Bias introduced him to crack cocaine. Soon, the overwhelming temptations of fame, … [Read more...]
D.J. Adler Talks about the Creation of his Upcoming Memoir BAKER, LIAR, CON MAN, THIEF
There is freedom to confessing the events in this book. I do so unapologetically for myself and my mother. Writers usually use one of two methodologies to create a story. The first is the outline method, where the writer creates a road map of the story's direction. The second is the "pantser" who writes by the seat of their pants, spontaneously creating each chapter until the story unfolds from them like alchemy. BAKER, LIAR, CON MAN, THIEF, … [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...]
Narrated by Tom Lennon, Kevin DiBacco’s THE GABARDINE GANG is Now Available as an Audiobook!
We're thrilled to announce that THE GABARDINE GANG: Power and Betrayal in Hartford's Mob Scene by Kevin B. DiBacco is now available for your listening pleasure! Dive into the heart of the 1950s and 1960s Hartford, Connecticut, through a story woven with the threads of crime, family, and a quest for redemption. Kevin B. DiBacco, son of Geno DiBacco, the leader of the Gabardine Gang, unveils the inner workings of the small-time mob that once … [Read more...]
Contrasting the Memoir ESCAPE FROM MARIUPOL and Oscar-winning Documentary “20 Days in Mariupol”
Congratulations to the creators of "20 Days in Mariupol" for winning best documentary. The film reveals a ghostly city landscape. Where were all the civilians? They were hiding underground. What was it like for the masses to live in basements without water, food, or heat? How did they handle having to sleep beside corpses? If you want to know more, I encourage you to read "Escape from Mariupol: A Survivor's True Story." -Anne K. Howard The city … [Read more...]
Author Kevin DiBacco Answers the WildBlue Press Q&A Ahead of his Organized Crime Memoir Release in March
Author Kevin B. DiBacco's extensive film production background and firsthand experiences with the events he writes about lend a unique authenticity to his narratives. In the WildBlue Press Author Questionnaire, Kevin DiBacco unveils the inspirations behind his storytelling. From witnessing the complexities of mobster life to enduring multiple surgeries, each aspect of his life adds depth to the engaging characters and plots he crafts. Exploring … [Read more...]
Meet Author Kevin DiBacco
Kevin DiBacco is a distinguished figure in the realms of literature and filmmaking, boasting a prestigious career spanning an impressive 37 years. His journey began with a passion for competitive powerlifting during his youth, and later, he distinguished himself as a decorated Sharp Shooter while serving in the USAF special forces. Kevin's remarkable journey took a new turn post-military service, where he channeled his intellect, documented at an … [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...]
