Ever wonder about the truth behind the sensationalized headlines when it comes to history's most infamous killers? So did author Jeff Ignatowski, a nationally known speaker on the psychology of serial killers, who turned that curiosity into his meticulously researched book BEYOND THE HEADLINES: True Crime's Myths and Legends. More than a collection of dramatically told true crime stories, Ignatowski's anthology challenges and explores the … [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...]
WildBlue Press 2022 Year in Review: Part 1 of 2
22 New Books Released 14 Nonfiction Titles 8 Fiction Titles That's right; 22 new books in 2022! Each year we put out gripping, celebrated true crime titles and this year was no different. Two authors asked readers to make up their own minds about potential governmental coverups. Suzanne Buchanan started us off in March with THE CURSE OF THE TURTLE: The True Story Of Thailand's "Backpacker Murders"-bringing to light the brutal … [Read more...]
TED BUNDY The Yearly Journal Volume One
Due to Sullivan’s extensive writing about Ted Bundy (which has produced six books), he’s become a sort of magnet over the years, drawing out many people who were part of the Bundy story, but have otherwise kept a low profile over the decades; and these first-person contacts continue to this day. As such, this is the first book in a new series of books, whose aim is to bring new revelations to the public about Bundy, the victims, the murders, and … [Read more...]
Speculation, Avoid it Like The Plague
I’ve been writing books for 26 years. I’m a nonfiction writer and my world has always been one of finding the truth where possible, and that drive for accuracy has been with me the whole time. Getting to the truth should be the cardinal rule for all writers. But whenever the truth we’re seeking has not, or cannot be obtained, speculation will raise its head to take its place. And it is here where the nonfiction writer must be very … [Read more...]
The Allure of Human Monsters
Have you ever considered why people read true crime? I am not surprised if you haven’t spent a lot of time thinking about it, but if you enjoyed the tales of monsters as a child (Frankenstein, Dracula, the Wolfman, etc), there's likely a connection. We all share a common bond on some level as to why we do it. I discovered my “why” when I was just a ten-year-old kid, when I read my first true crime book. Here I found stories of murder, all kinds … [Read more...]
Bundy Expert Kevin Sullivan Adds To Series With THE ENIGMA OF TED BUNDY
In this 6th and final book on the Ted Bundy case, I wanted to tackle some questions and legitimate controversies that remain about Ted Bundy, the murders, and his victims. These questions and controversies cover such issues as Bundy’s hunting patterns and why he abruptly changed them at one critical moment; did Bundy keep the money of his victims? (something that has never been discussed in any previous work on Ted Bundy); the important questions … [Read more...]
Book Trailer for THE ENIGMA OF TED BUNDY
Available in ebook and paperback: wbp.bz/enigmabundya True Crime book trailer for THE ENIGMA OF TED BUNDY: The Questions and Controversies Surrounding America’s Most Infamous Serial Killer. If you want a view into the world that lies behind the Ted Bundy murders, this last work in a series of six books on Bundy, is definitely for you. For within these pages you’ll read of the many questions still surrounding this fascinating and intricate … [Read more...]
Read Deeper Into Your Favorite True Crime Shows/Movies
True crime is all the rage with dozens of books, podcasts, and shows and movies focused on various cases. The true crime community is always buzzing about the latest "must-watch" shows and movies especially, but they know that the shows and movies don't cover it all. The most voracious true crime fans seek out other points of view and other accounts to get ALL the details. For those most dedicated fans, we put together a list of true crime … [Read more...]
The 10 Scariest Serial Killers You Haven’t Heard Of
Are you sick of watching and reading about the same killers and crimes? Do you feel like you've seen and heard about every true crime case on tv and in books? Sure, you know all about Ted Bundy, The Zodiac Killer, and The Golden State Killer. But what do you know about Tom Luther, Anthony Garcia, Roy Melanson, or Joshua Wade? This list is for the most dedicated true crime fans, the ones who want to delve into the lesser known cases. Below … [Read more...]
