Like many millions of Americans, I am hooked on true crime stories. Some see this collective fascination with true crime as an indictment of our current society, but let's remember that Truman Capote's In Cold Blood was an international bestseller when it was published nearly 60 years ago. And 40 years before that, the Leopold and Loeb murder case and the Lindbergh child kidnapping and murder engrossed the nation. Judging by the many … [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...]
Joan Renner on Jealousy and Gin
I Love Los Angeles Crime! Every city has a unique crime signature. In Los Angeles, crime has a distinctly cinematic feel. In 1910, Hollywood made its first film, In Old California. The silent short ran for 17 thrilling minutes. A western, the characters run the gamut from upstanding citizens to thieves. Hollywood has been obsessed with themes of good vs. evil ever since. In the following tale, Jealousy and Gin, the killer is a real-life B-movie … [Read more...]
Author Joan Renner On True Crime, Blogging, and Advocacy
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Meet Author Jeff Ignatowski!
My fascination with true crime started at an early age. I was born in 1980 and grew up in Murder Town, U.S.A., otherwise known as Wilmington, Delaware, about 40 minutes outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I ran the streets during some of the most violent history that region of the United States has ever seen. I grew up listening to stories of my dad's mob connection; he had a relationship with Angelo Bruno, the deceased boss of Philadelphia, … [Read more...]
