In anticipation of the re-release of his acclaimed novel HEADLOcK, Burl Barer has taken the liberty of answering some of our burning questions about the intersections between fact and fiction in this PI mystery. Q: This is fiction, but there are real people in it. Please explain. A: The real people only seem to be real. They are pretending to be real. This is a fiction story with elements of truth, You know, like Peter Rabbit or Genesis. … [Read more...]
Burl Barer: HEADLOCK – Origins and Intentions #1
Burl Barer is an Edgar-Award winning author of both true crime and crime fiction. Burl has written multiple hit true crime books, including WildBlue's MAN OVERBOARD. His private eye novel, HEADLOCK, is set to be published by WildBlue Press on December 22nd, 2015. Be sure to read the full article for details on HEADLOCK and its origins. Source: http://www.burlbarer.net/blog/ "So, it would be a private detective in a small historic town, … [Read more...]
Burl Barer: HEADLOCK – Out of Time, Out of Tense
Burl Barer is the Edgar Award winning author of both true crime and crime fiction. He has written multiple hit books including WildBlue Press's MAN OVERBOARD. Burl's rave-reviewed private eye novel, HEADLOCK, is being republished by WildBlue this December 22nd! Read the full article from the link below for Burl Barer's take on incorporating one of the big "no-no's" of mystery writing and the challenges of writing his novel from a first person … [Read more...]
Author Burl Barer Reveals the Real People Behind His Characters in HEADLOCK
Collateral Damage: Bradley Nickell on the How the Children of Criminals Are Also Affected
Bradley Nickell has been a detective in Las Vegas for twenty-three years and is the author of hit WildBlue Press true crime book, REPEAT OFFENDER. Read the full article for Bradley's insight as to how not just the victims, but also the children of criminals are greatly affected by the crimes of their parents. "As law enforcement officers we are exposed to death and the horrors of crime on a daily basis. We stare into the face of darkness as a … [Read more...]
Burl Barer on the Inspiration for His Crime Fiction Novel HEADLOCK
Richard Godwin: Internationally Acclaimed Crime Fiction, Horror and Noir
"There is recognition and alienation wrapped up inside horror. Extreme crime evokes a horror that is more real than something a reader knows does not exist." --Richard Godwin in A thin line between Crime and Horror Fiction for The Thrill Begins Richard Godwin is the critically acclaimed author of Apostle Rising, Mr. Glamour, One Lost Summer, Noir City, Meaningful Conversations, Confessions Of A Hit Man, Paranoia And … [Read more...]
Author Caitlin Rother Explains How to Make Book Soup
I am often asked what is involved in putting together a true crime book and how long it takes. Well, if I were writing a cook book on how to cook up a book (now that’s a mouthful), I might give this answer: pour several truckloads of research into a large caldron, add a barrelful of interviews, a gallon of storytelling pizzazz, a dash of hope, and a pinch of justice. Consume many glasses of full-bodied patience, determination, and flexibility … [Read more...]
Nickell’s Cents; Q&A With Sin City Cop & Author Bradley Nickell, Volume #4
We're back with Sin City Cop & Author Bradley Nickell for the latest in his informative Q & A sessions about his true crime thriller, REPEAT OFFENDER, which is the #1 customer-rated true crime book on Amazon. We're branding this series as "Nickell's Cents" and we'd like you to get involved. Check out the video for more information. If you think a true crime story isn't your cup of tea, just understand that REPEAT OFFENDER isn't like … [Read more...]
NYT Bestselling Author Caitlin Rother Hits Ten-Book Milestone
As I'm about to go on tour for the release of my tenth book, THEN NO ONE CAN HAVE HER, I have been asking myself this existential question: Just how many books does an author need to publish in a lifetime? I haven't really come up with a good answer. I'm proud to have reached this personal milestone, but I also know that I'm still getting better with every book. Why stop now? THEN NO ONE CAN HAVE HER tells the true story behind the Steve … [Read more...]
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