Every crime writer has heard this little heckling voice, usually from the cheap seats, but sometimes from inside his own head. It isn’t always loud, but it’s often piercing. My 2008 true crime, The Darkest Night, recently enjoyed a revival on bestseller lists when its long-awaited digital edition was released a couple weeks ago. It's an intimate story of a monstrous crime against two of my childhood friends in the small town where we grew up … [Read more...]
Ron Franscell: Is true crime’s death exaggerated?
A few years ago, author Joe McGinniss, whose Fatal Vision is among a handful of acknowledged classics in true crime, pronounced the genre deader than Marley: “The last three books I’ve written have been about soccer, which nobody in America cares about; horse racing, which nobody in America cares about; and true crime, a genre that expired sometime last century . . .” If the genre is dead, it died fairly young. It hasn’t even been 50 years … [Read more...]
A Glimpse into Dan Lawton’s Book Launch at Warwick’s Independent Bookstore and the Creative Process behind ABOVE THE GROUND
Last week, Warwick's Independent Bookstore in La Jolla, California, hosted author Dan Lawton to celebrate ABOVE THE GROUND: A True Story of The Troubles in Northern Ireland. Attendees at this sold-out event had an opportunity to connect with Dan Lawton as he presented some of his research and signed copies of the book. Literary discussions and events like this one serve as powerful reminders of the profound impact that books have on our … [Read more...]
Author Ron Chepesiuk on America’s Black Serial Killers
Popular mythology perpetuates the belief that serial killers are predominantly white. This stereotype is reinforced by media portrayals that primarily focus on white serial killers, further strengthening the myth. Surprisingly, during my research on BAD HENRY, I discovered a notable absence of comparative titles that explored the phenomenon of Black serial killers. There was not a single publication available on this subject. In reality, serial … [Read more...]
Meet John Hayden Howard, 1950s-1960s Dystopian and Sci-fi Author, with Contributor Laurie Winslow Sargent
John Hayden Howard (1925-2014) was a 1967 Nebula Award finalist and prolific short story writer who often wrote under his pen name, Hayden Howard. He was published 73 times internationally, in the US, UK, and Australia, with some works translated into Italian and French. Hayden's dystopian and science fiction was often published in Galaxy Magazine and IF Worlds of Science Fiction. His 1960s short stories were illustrated by Jack Gaughan, an … [Read more...]
Author Paula May and the True Crime Case that Simply Will Not Go Away
Hi Readers, I want to share some updates about my work. For those who may be unfamiliar, I am a true crime writer and investigator, and my recent focus has been on the murder case involving NC killer cop Lamont Claxton Underwood. My books, FIRST DEGREE RAGE and RAGING ON have received some media attention. Recently, I had the opportunity to be part of an upcoming episode of the popular TV series, "Storm of … [Read more...]
Reader’s Guide For Ron Franscell’s DEAF ROW
Visit ronfranscell.com for the latest from the author including a download of this guide for book clubbers! … [Read more...]
Ron Franscell Answers “Which is harder to write: true crime or crime fiction?’
DEAF ROW will be available in hardback, paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats on February 14, 2023! … [Read more...]
Imagine Publicity – WildBlue Press Partner
ImaginePublicity on Air covers a variety of topics including current events, history, authors and books. We especially enjoy bringing attention to books or issues you may not have heard of yet, sometimes only popular regionally, and may need the bump provided through exposure to a national listening audience. ImaginePublicity is a boutique social media management company that works with individuals, companies, or nonprofits looking for … [Read more...]
Monte Francis Talks About His New True Crime Book ICE AND BONE
Award-winning journalist Monte Francis released his new true crime book, ICE AND BONE, with WildBlue Press on April 19th, 2016 and has been receiving excellent reviews. ICE AND BONE is the true story of an Alaskan serial killer that is set loose to kill again when the prosecution fails to stop him. Get your copy today! “A chilling chronicle of victims brutally murdered by a cold, merciless killer, against a backdrop equally as unforgiving – … [Read more...]
