Dan Lawton's ABOVE THE GROUND: A True Story of The Troubles in Northern Ireland delves into the gripping realm of true crime, Irish history, prison escape, and the remarkable redemption of an unjustly accused man entangled in the complexities of an IRA murder. This photo gallery complements the absorbing account. … [Read more...]
Author Rod Sadler’s Journey to Mackinac Island Began With a Visit to the Father of a Serial Killer
It was an interesting trip. I traveled to Mackinac Island in the spring of 2021 to investigate the Island's only murder in modern times. It's a murder that remains unsolved to this day. I planned to stay at the same hotel where the victim, Frances Lacey, had stayed. I planned to walk the same route she walked and visit the murder scene. It would be a short trip but worthwhile. There was one thing I had to do first. I'd be passing Indian River, a … [Read more...]
Meet Author Dan Lawton
I'm a writer and lawyer. My short fiction and columns have appeared in The Recorder, Los Angeles Daily Journal, The Pensive Quill, The Daily Transcript, and Sheepshead Review. ABOVE THE GROUND: A True Story of The Troubles in Northern Ireland is my first work of narrative nonfiction. I was born in Los Angeles and raised in Fullerton, California, along with my three younger brothers. I earned my undergraduate degree … [Read more...]
Meet Author and Publisher Steve Jackson
New York Times bestselling author and award-winning journalist Steve Jackson has written fourteen non-fiction books in true crime, history and biography genres; he has also written fourteen crime fiction thrillers for the Times bestselling "Butch Karp Series" in collaboration with former New York assistant district attorney Robert K. Tanenbaum. Steve's first non-fiction book, MONSTER was published by Kensington in October 1998 and within two … [Read more...]
Author Rod Sadler Discusses His Visit to Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island, lying in the shadow of the world's largest suspension bridge, with its Victorian charm, no automobiles, horse drawn carriages, fudge, souvenir shops, bicycles, Fort Mackinac, and ore freighters passing on the Great Lakes, is often referred to as Michigan's crown jewel. Accessible only by boat or plane, it's a wonderful place where thousands of people flock to each summer. I dare say that every visitor has heard of the Grand … [Read more...]
GOING UNDER and THE TUSKEGEE STRANGER are Finalists for the 17th Annual Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award!
We are thrilled to announce that two WildBlue Press titles are finalists for Killer Falchion Award! John Madinger's award-winning collection of short stories, GOING UNDER and Linda Lou Long's gripping true crime, THE TUSKEGEE STRANGLER are among the finalists in the Best Nonfiction category for 2023 are. Both authors have created compelling narratives offering unique perspectives on crime. GOING UNDER: Kidnapping, Murder, and A Life Undercover by … [Read more...]
Announcing the Audiobook Edition of Burl Barer’s and Fred Wolfson’s SECRETS OF A HOLLYWOOD PRIVATE EYE, Narrated by Tom Lennon!
Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey into the world of Hollywood's dark secrets and intriguing mysteries? We are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated audiobook edition of SECRETS OF A HOLLYWOOD PRIVATE EYE by Fred Wolfson, where award-winning narrator Tom Lennon brings these thrilling stories to life. Join Fred Wolfson, renowned private investigator, and international hero in the fight against terrorism and human … [Read more...]
N. Leigh Hunt Highly Commended at the True Crime Awards in Category for Best New True Crime Author in the UK!
N. Leigh Hunt's I DON'T LIKE MONDAYS: The True Story Behind America's First Modern School Shooting wins Highly Commended at the True Crime Awards. [I'm] chuffed really. So many great books and I finished in virtually the top of the class. The winner was a great book." -Author N. Leigh Hunt at True Crime Awards 2023 N. Leigh Hunt is on the shortlist! We are thrilled to announce that one of our very … [Read more...]
Meet Award-winning Investigative Journalist and Author M. William Phelps
William Phelps is the creator, host, writer, and executive producer of the #1 Apple podcast hit franchise PAPER GHOSTS and the New York Times best-selling author of 42 nonfiction books. He won the Excellence in (Investigative) Journalism Award from the Society of Professional Journalists. He has written for numerous publications, including AARP's "The Arrow," Providence Journal, Connecticut Magazine, and Hartford Courant. Phelps consulted on the … [Read more...]
Catch Author Paula May on “The Man Who Played With Fire” Docu-series!
We're thrilled to share that WildBlue Press author, Paula May, has been featured in an international TV program exploring Sweden's notorious assassination of Prime Minister Olof Palme. The gripping four-episode series, 'The Man Who Played with Fire,' sheds light on this infamous event. For more insights into the murder case, don't miss Paula May's books, FIRST DEGREE RAGE and RAGING ON, which uncover hidden clues and suspenseful revelations. We … [Read more...]
