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...]
🎧 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...]
Jim Duke Shares a Thanksgiving Day Bloodshed Story
It promised to be one of the most beautiful Thanksgiving Days possible. There had been an early, heavy snowfall followed by a cold snap, preserving the snow and freezing local ponds in crystal clear glass ice free of snow. A holiday skater's dream! The Colorado contingent of our family had congregated at my sister Cathy's home up on the hill in north Boulder, where all the young doctors and lawyers of the region resided. A nearby pond on … [Read more...]
ESCAPE FROM MARIUPOL Ranks #1 in Biographies of Women!
Another moment to shine a spotlight on the extraordinary talent of our authors and their remarkable creations! 🌟 Congratulations to Anne K. Howard and Adoriana Marik! 📚 ESCAPE FROM MARIUPOL has soared to the #1 spot on Amazon, and it's truly well-deserved. ESCAPE FROM MARIUPOL narrates the incredible true story of an ordinary Ukrainian woman's courageous journey to freedom amidst the challenging backdrop of Russia's invasion in 2022. It's … [Read more...]
Post Two of Two, Jim Duke’s “Mom Comes Back Home” is Heartfelt and Reflective
Mom Comes Back Home The last time I was in D.C. was shortly after mom had broken her hip and had moved into assisted living while recovering and rehabilitating. My sister, Sally, had long since moved to D.C. with her new job as Deputy Director of the US Forest Service. She had a huge, fancy office overlooking the National Mall, and it was fun looking down out her window at all the people looking up and walking backward. Sally was going to be out … [Read more...]
Post One of Two, Jim Duke’s “Mom Runs Away From Home” Introduces Fans to His Independent Mother
Mom Runs Away Sometime in her early seventies, my mom ran away from home. She'd been living in a downstairs apartment at one of my sisters' homes in Boulder, Colorado, helping to raise two grandchildren while their parents were busy practicing law. It seemed to dawn on her rather suddenly that she had enjoyed plenty enough child rearing with her own litter of six when she abruptly announced that she would give her Volkswagen Rabbit to whoever … [Read more...]