Steve Jackson, author of the SAVING ANNIE series, has written several true crime books. Several of Steve Jackson's books have been New York Times bestsellers, including MONSTER, and NO STONE UNTURNED. Some have been national bestsellers on other lists, such as ROUGH TRADE and SMOOTH TALKER. Author of THE CASE OF THE GOLDEN STATE KILLER, Michael Morford, has been featured and interviewed on numerous publications such as the Generation Why … [Read more...]
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Luka Magnotta’s Mother Tells All In MY SON, THE KILLER
In 2012, the Canadian Press ignited a firestorm of criticism by naming killer Luka Magnotta as its “Newsmaker Of The Year.” But while the recognition was questionable for its sensitivity, there’s no doubt that few people had captured the public’s attention like the young murderer and internet sensation. A male escort and sometimes model, Magnotta had earned his notoriety by videotaping himself stabbing Chinese student Lin Jun to death with an … [Read more...]
WildBlue Press Summer Accolades Include Feature on The Dr. Phil Show
Anne K. Howard’s HIS GARDEN has been featured on news outlets such as AuthorsReading.com, NBC Connecticut, People.com, AETV.com, and The New Britain Herald. William Florence, author of RAPTOR’S RIDGE, has had work published nationally in The Bulletin for the American Society of Newspaper Editors, APMENews for the Associated Press Managing Editors Group, and for travel publications such as Arizona Highways, and Michigan … [Read more...]
Dr. Phil Show To Feature John Paul Fay, co-author of THE SHAWCROSS LETTERS
After a little more than three days in Hollywood to tape an appearance on the Dr. Phil Show, I've returned to Boston. The three days before the show were wrought with the seemingly insurmountable logistics of being chosen to appear, and then dealing with numerous family members signing releases and even uncertainty if they would even participate. So, by the time I was actually sitting with Dr. Phil, it was the least stressful part of the whole … [Read more...]
THE SHAWCROSS LETTERS Gives An Inside Look at One of America’s Most Notorious Serial Killers
“THE SHAWCROSS LETTERS is a graphic and dramatic page turner that delves into the twisted mind of a serial killer. A true crime book that will horrify, enlighten, and keep you up at night.” - Joseph Souza, Author of The Neighbor What happens when one of the most evil men in the history of America meets a man he trusts to share his darkest secrets with? How does it affect someone already on the edge of society when he is taken under the wing of … [Read more...]
RAW DEAL Receives Excellent Review From Crime Feed
WildBlue's new true crime book by Gil Valle and Brian Whitney, RAW DEAL: The Untold Story Of NYPD's 'Cannibal Cop', just received an excellent review from Crime Feed! RAW DEAL is the memoir of Gil Valle, more commonly known as "The Cannibal Cop." Readers are able to see Valle's side of the story, from the thoughts that landed him in prison to his eventual exoneration. This book raises the question of when does a thought cross the line and become … [Read more...]
A Note From The Publishers Of RAW DEAL: The Untold Story of NYPD’s “Cannibal Cop”
At what point do we want law enforcement to spy on us and at what point do we want them to act? When Gil Valle and Brian Whitney approached us about publishing RAW DEAL, we were told that Gil wanted to tell his story “his way.” Our concern was that “his way” included graphic descriptions of the sexual fantasies that landed Gil in hot water in the first place and included the abduction, torture and murder of women, as well as cannibalism. As … [Read more...]
NYPD’S “Cannibal Cop” And Co-Author Detail Dark Fantasy World And Wrongful Conviction In RAW DEAL
"When, if ever, does a thought cross the line and become a crime?" RAW DEAL: The Untold Story of the NYPD’s “Cannibal Cop” is the memoir of Gil Valle, written with co-author Brian Whitney. It is part the controversial saga of a man who was imprisoned for “thought crimes,” and a look into an online world of dark sexuality and violence that most people don’t know exists, except maybe in their nightmares. In 2012, Valle’s wife thought her … [Read more...]
“The Cannibal Cop” Gil Valle’s Interview With The Gothamist
Gil Valle, more commonly known as "The Cannibal Cop", was recently interviewed by Rebecca Fishbein of the Gothamist. In this interview, Valle gives readers an inside look at his trial, the fetishes that landed him there, prison, and his plans for the future now that he has been exonerated. Valle also discusses his upcoming memoir that he wrote with author Brian Whitney, RAW DEAL: The Untold Story of NYPD's "Cannibal Cop", which becomes available … [Read more...]
Cracked’s Interview With RAW DEAL’s “Cannibal Cop” Gil Valle
"There's a very good chance that if you've heard of Gilberto Valle at all, you only know him via his nickname: 'the Cannibal Cop.' Valle was arrested for allegedly plotting to kill, cook, and eat his wife and several other women. He spent 21 months in prison before a judge overturned his conviction due to the fact that there was no evidence he'd ever actually broken any law. It turned out Valle liked to fantasize in great detail about … [Read more...]