The True Crime Talk with Nic Edwards podcast is brought to you by WildBlue Press. It is hosted by Carolyn Berardino, Bryan Smith, and Nic Edwards. Featuring books and authors from the WildBlue Press true crime library. You can find the True Crime Talk with Nic Edwards podcast in all of these popular podcast networks. Click the icons to go to the network channel: Nic Edwards Nic Edwards … [Read more...]
Help Us Find the Next Great True Crime Authors!
Are you a passionate writer with a knack for crafting gripping true crime stories? Do you know someone with a story to tell? We are officially launching the True Crime submission campaign and need your help to spread the word. For those who delve into the dark and complex world of true crime, we offer a platform to bring your compelling narratives to life. Whether it's an untold story, a deep investigative piece, or an intriguing historical … [Read more...]
Dan Lawton’s ABOVE THE GROUND Grabs a Spotlight Review by Kirkus Reviews!
We are proud to share that ABOVE THE GROUND: A True Story of The Troubles in Northern Ireland" by Dan Lawton, a recent history publication from WildBlue Press, has received a noteworthy review from Kirkus Reviews, an esteemed critic in the literary world. The rigor and expansiveness of Lawton's research is simply astonishing, and his journalistic prose is exacting and powerful. This is by turns a terrifying and heartbreaking story, conveyed with … [Read more...]
Author Tom Julian Answers the WildBlue Press Q&A Ahead of Spy-fi Series Launch in December
In the WildBlue Press Author Questionnaire, Tom Julian opens a window into the influences that shape his writing and offers a glimpse into captivating aspects of his life. From his dedicated participation in a children's charity to his resilience as a survivor of 9/11, each facet contributes to the captivating persona that enriches his storytelling. Delving into the upcoming release, TIMBERWOLF, we unravel the distinctive fusion of sci-fi and spy … [Read more...]
[Re-Post] Who is the Real Harold Richard Stegeman? Or is it Phil Champagne? Read More in Burl Barer’s MAN OVERBOARD.
Originally posted in 2015 By Burl Barer Phil Champagne, the main character in MAN OVERBOARD, is every bit the rascal at eighty-four years of age as he was when he died in 1982-of course, Phil didn't know he was dead until he read it in the newspaper. Those of you who were born in the '80s or later probably can't imagine it being so easy to make fake driver's licenses with press-on letters you buy at the stationary store, but back in the "old … [Read more...]
[Re-Post] In Love With a Dead Man? The True Love Story in Burl Barer’s MAN OVERBOARD
Originally posted June 29, 2015 by Burl Barer Barb Fraley fell in love with Harold Stegeman, who treated her like a queen, provided for her six kids, and built her a new home and her own restaurant. The restaurant went bust, the couple went broke, and then one day at a pancake house, Barb was arrested for passing a counterfeit $100 bill. The next thing she knew, Harold was arrested. Then she discovered that Harold wasn't really Harold-he … [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...]
Contributor Laurie Winslow Sargent Comments on the Characters in Bygone Eras Present in REAWAKENED WORLDS
In the new science fiction book REAWAKENED WORLDS: Vintage Dystopian and Sci-Fi Stories by a Master Storyteller, eight stories reveal author John Hayden Howard's ability to use creative language to immerse readers fully in the past. In this collection, characters include boxers, professors, surfers, archaeologists, and space explorers. Each story has a different feel to it, adding wonderful variety to REAWAKENED WORLDS. For example, in one story, … [Read more...]
ESCAPE FROM MARIUPOL: A Survivor’s True Story by Anne K. Howard Wins at the 2023 IRDAs!
We are thrilled to announce that ESCAPE FROM MARIUPOL: A Survivor's True Story written by Anne K. Howard with Adoriana Marik has been honored with the prestigious 2023 Independent Reader's Choice Book Award (IRDAs) in the Biography category! This well-deserved recognition is a true testament to Howard's unwavering dedication as an author and her sincere commitment to illuminating important issues through meticulous research and attention to … [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...]
