When I came home tonight from my exciting adventures in the Valley, I automatically anticipated the usual warm and amusing greeting from my adorable Isis the Dog -- and then I remember that she passed away a couple weeks ago. and she won't be waiting for me at the top of the stairs, wagging her entire rear end as fast as she can -- and then runs to get a dog toy and bring it to me --Prehaps she is showing off (I have this and you don't). I … [Read more...]
Author Kevin Sullivan Reflects On The Emotional Toll Of Writing True Crime
"You never say goodbye to a case." True crime writers share some common traits peculiar to their profession, and these particular traits are not found among writers of other genres. You could say we all belong to a club, or a fraternity, if you will, although it’s one we rarely talk about it. For in this club, there’s nothing really to smile about or enjoy. There isn’t any revelry. It’s just the unspoken emotional toll produced in those of … [Read more...]
Kevin Sullivan Ponders Forgotten Murder Cases In Kentucky on Darkness Radio
With KENTUCKY BLOODBATH: Ten Bizarre Tales of Murder from the Bluegrass State set to release June 2, Kevin Sullivan ponders the bizarre and all-but-forgotten cases that this true crime original details in an interview on Darkness Radio. Kevin spoke with host Tim Dennis on Tuesday May 26, and you can listen to it here on Darkness Radio. Be one of the first readers to purchase KENTUCKY BLOODBATH on June 2 and be entered to win a free WildBlue … [Read more...]
Town of DIXIE’S famous murder trial brings Author Ferak to Iowa in August
If you've read, DIXIE'S LAST STAND: Was it Murder or Self-Defense? wildbluepress.com/dixie you're familiar with Harlan, Iowa. It's the county seat of Shelby County, Iowa. It's the home of the Shelby County Sheriff's Office. It's the location of the jail that once held domestic violence abuser Scott Shanahan. It's the same jail that later held his wife, Dixie, once she was charged with killing Scott and hiding his body in their home for more … [Read more...]
DETECTIVE BRADLEY NICKELL INTERVIEWED ON LAS VEGAS TELEVISION ABOUT TRUE CRIME BOOK REPEAT OFFENDER
Local detective writes new book about catching high-profile Las Vegas criminal By Victoria Spilabotte Local police detective Bradley Nickell writes about his investigation to catch the most prolific criminal in Las Vegas in his new book titled REPEAT OFFENDER: Sin City's Most Prolific Criminal and the Cop Who Caught Him. The book gives readers an inside look into Nickell's crusade to stop convicted criminal Damion Monroe who is … [Read more...]
Bradley Nickell on Fox News Radio and Good Morning Las Vegas
WildBlue Press detective turned author Bradley Nickell will be on 790AM Fox News radio in Las Vegas tomorrow (Friday 5/14) evening from 6pm-7pm. Host Heidi Harris has just finished REPEAT OFFENDER and will interview Bradley about his work on the Daimon Monroe case featured in his debut true crime book. Find the link to Las Vegas 790AM Fox News radio here, and the link to the live stream of Bradley's appearance here. Following his radio … [Read more...]
Wrestling With How To Write Another True Crime About A Child Killer And His Victim
The Author Of BOGEYMAN: He Was Every Parent's Nightmare Seeks Balance Between The Crime And Remembering The Victim I recently had the distinct pleasure of sitting down to dinner with the mother, aunt and grandmother of Jessica Ridgeway to get to know each other and talk about the possibility of writing a book about Jessica and the teenager who murdered her. You may remember the story out of Westminster, Colorado. In October 2012, it was all … [Read more...]
Authors Burl Barer and Frank Girardot Craft New True Crime Book for Wild Blue Press
See that headline? Well, it’s not just some silly rumor — it’s a promise! Award-winning journalist and world-renowned true crime commentator Frank C. Girardot and I have been having fun cranking out a few mini-true crime features as tie ins to DEADLY SINS — to mixed reviews — but we were testing our ability to merge our styles and attitudes as warm ups to giving you a full length NEW TRUE CRIME BOOK of murder and mayhem. Frank and I found … [Read more...]
The Iceberg Theory: Ron Franscell on Research and Writing
Life-long journalist and author Ron Franscell talks about the importance of research in the writing process: For me, the most fascinating element of storytelling, whether fiction or nonfiction, is research. A long time ago, we made photographs from film negatives. If you had a crappy negative, you’d probably have a crappy picture. The quality of your image depended entirely on the quality of that negative. That’s how I feel about research. The … [Read more...]
This Week at WildBlue Press: THE OBITUARY Release and Greater Depths with Ron Franscell
Your Guide to New Developments, Exclusive Content and Giveaways at WildBlue Press May 10th, 2015 THIS WEEK'S CONTENT THE OBITUARY Release WildBlue Press signs Debbi Mack Featured Blog Posts by Burl Barer, Steve Jackson and Ron Franscell Ron Franscell in the spotlight Bradley Nickell, John Ferak and Steve Jackson featured on radio programs Our contest winners take a bow Bizarre but true: Belle … [Read more...]
