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Holiday 2020 Audiobook Giveaway
We know how hard 2020 has been. To help you end the year on a better note, we wanted to give you the gift of free audiobooks! Hence, the Holiday 2020 Audiobook Giveaway! You're probably thinking of gifts for others right now, like we always do during the holidays. But you know exactly what you want so go ahead and get yourself some new audiobooks while they're free! Browse by genre and select the cover to get more information and your free … [Read more...]
Why is victim’s truck in his driveway 13 years after his grisly murder?
At least 50 residents with ties to Shelby County, Iowa heard one of my book presentations on Thursday, Aug.6, at the downtown library in Harlan, Iowa. During a break between my 2 p.m. event and the 7 p.m. talk, I made the 12-mile drive up Route 59 to Defiance, which is where the famous murder involving Scott Shanahan happened at his home on Third Avenue. While in Shelby County, I took a number of photos and videos to give readers of WildBlue … [Read more...]
John Ferak in Dixie’s Hometown: New Video Interview with Iowa Sheriff Gene Cavenaugh
As Dixie Shanahan, central figure in John Ferak's true crime, DIXIE'S LAST STAND: Was in Murder or Self-Defense? anticipates the possibility of being released from prison, John is in Iowa corresponding from Dixie Shanahan's hometown, Defiance, and the prison where she has been held since 2003 for the murder of her husband, Scott Shanahan. Here John interviews sheriff Gene Cavenaugh about Shanahan's upcoming appeal hearing and what he thinks … [Read more...]
Dixie Shanahan’s release from prison is nearing: Author Ferak predicts
HARLAN, Iowa -- Months after the release of my best-selling book, DIXIE's LAST STAND: WAS IT MURDER OR SELF-DEFENSE? I visited the hometown of Dixie and Scott Shanahan and gave a pair of PowerPoint book presentations in the same community where Dixie's momentous 2004 murder trial occurred. wildbluepress.dixie Thursday's presentations at the Harlan Community Library was a trip down memory lane. Back in 2003 and 2004, I covered the criminal … [Read more...]
John Ferak’s New Video Series from the Hometown of Dixie Shanahan
John Ferak, author of hot new release BODY OF PROOF, is in Iowa corresponding from outside the prison where Dixie Shanahan lives since she was convicted for the murder of her abusive husband. John documented her story in DIXIE'S LAST STAND: WAS IT MURDER OR SELF-DEFENSE and now he returns to her hometown of Defiance Iowa to document the latest chapter in DIXIE'S story. Will the court hear Dixie's appeal? Will she remain in prison? Was it … [Read more...]
Journalist and Author John Ferak Will Be Featured Guest Talking About His True Crime Books On THE OPPERMAN REPORT
And Catch Up On Wednesday's Discussion of DIXIE'S LAST STAND Between Ferak and Dan Zupansky On True Murder Fresh off the release of his latest book, WildBlue Press true-crime author John Ferak is slated to appear on two noteworthy true-crime radio shows that are popular for listeners across North America. Wednesday, July 22, TRUE MURDER, hosted by noted author and journalist Dan Zupansky, invited Ferak on his show to discuss DIXIE'S LAST … [Read more...]
Listen In To John Ferak and True Crime Uncensored Radio Host Burl Barer Discussing DIXIE’S LAST STAND
Catch these two true crime authors extraordinaire discussing DIXIE'S LAST STAND: Was It Murder Or Self-Defense? on True Crime Uncensored at Outlaw Radio. And check out John's latest WildBlue Press true crime BODY OF PROOF: Tainted Evidence In The Murder of Jennifer O'Grady? … [Read more...]
Two Bucks For Two Books Sale Kicks Off John Ferak’s Launch Of BODY OF PROOF
"BODY OF PROOF is a superbly crafted tale of murder and mystery but, too, of perplexing official misconduct which leaves worrying suspicions about trusting a system that protects us all. Along with his fascinating debut book, BLOODY LIES, Mr. Ferak is making an indelible mark in the true crime genre.”— Jim Hollock, author of the award-winning crime story, BORN TO LOSE. Now for a limited time help us celebrate the launch of award-winning author … [Read more...]
John Ferak Reflects on DIXIE and Looks Forward to the Launch of New True Crime
Friends and readers: I can't thank you enough for showing a sincere interest in reading books including my most recent, #truecrime feature length book, DIXIE'S LAST STAND. https://dev.wildbluepress.com/dixies-last-stand-john-ferak-true-crime/ Your dedication, enthusiasm and unwaivering support fuels my motivation to devote untold number of hours during my weeknights and on weekends doing the research, writing, follow-up … [Read more...]
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