Video Three in a Three Part Series where James Byron Huggins discusses his writing career and his acclaimed thriller THE RECKONING “In a world ruled by the purest survivors, the fiercest warriors, Gage was the strongest – an American executing his country's darkest missions with legendary cunning and skill....” James Byron Huggins was a decorated police detective in Huntsville, Alabama, when he published his first novel, Wolf Story, to … [Read more...]
THE RISE AND FALL OF A ‘CASINO’ MOBSTER’s Dennis Griffin Tells Readers How He Became A Writer
What do you do when you suddenly don’t have anything to do? I found myself in that position upon my retirement in 1994. I had been in law enforcement and investigations for twenty years and went to work every day. I actually looked forward to it. And then came that morning when I realized I had absolutely nothing to do. Some guys in that position would find a lot of things to do around the house, like repairing stuff or making improvements. … [Read more...]
Author Debbi Mack on the Amazing Opportunities for Authors Onscreen
I just returned from the most amazing conference. I attended a Sisters in Crime event in Hollywood, California. There I learned that people in the industry are constantly on the prowl for great new works to adapt into movies or television shows. This gives authors all the more reason to write the best books they can for publication. However, keep in mind that adaptations aren't limited to just novels. A work can be adapted from a short … [Read more...]
Author Denise Wallace Offers Six Step-By-Step Tips for Writing a True Crime Book
So, you have fallen in love with the scintillating world of true crime? The psychological profiles of killers and the investigative processes of detectives have enthralled you and left you hungry for more. You have read dozens and dozens of true crime books (make SURE you do this) and taken writing classes to learn the craft, and now you want to write one of your own. But where do you start? Step 1 First of all, you should start by … [Read more...]
Kevin Sullivan Talks About Ted Bundy on The Generation Why Podcast
Kevin Sullivan was recently featured on the The Generation Why Podcast to discuss his new true crime book, THE TRAIL OF TED BUNDY: Digging Up the Untold Stories. Kevin's new book is a look into the life of serial killer Ted Bundy, from those who knew him, to those who chased him, and from those who mourned his many victims. Listen to the full podcast here. Acclaim for Kevin Sullivan and his work on Ted Bundy “Despite the multitude of books … [Read more...]
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 Launches Her “Don’t Worry ‘Bout A Thing” Tour
By Caitlin Rother When things get rough or tough, I sing. When I want to stop thinking about writer’s block or the rejections I’m getting on the new book proposal, I sing. When I want to bring some light into the darkness, I sing. When I just want to be happy, I sing. And now, after singing in organized groups since I was a teenager—chorus, college glee club, community theater and a capella at the Bread Loaf Writing Conference—I am … [Read more...]
A Turning Point in Squirt Gun Warfare: John Robinson on the Greenie-Meanie
John Robinson's Crime-Fiction PITFALL (written under the name Cameron Bane) will be available July 22! [I]t's time we talked about the thing that always said summertime to me, the lowly squirt gun. Growing up in the fifties there wasn't a whole lot of variety to be found when it came to water warfare. You had four basic types, and three of them you could find anywhere: the Buck Rogers ray gun type, the tommygun (which looked great, but usually … [Read more...]
Author Spotlight: John Robinson (aka Cameron Bane)
This week's featured author is John Robinson (aka Cameron Bane). Here is what he told us about the inner world of authors: Lately I’ve been reading some older paperbacks, and the last one I finished is a corker. It’s a mishmosh of genres—science fiction, horror, comedy, tragedy, suspense, even a spiritual subtext—but somehow the author pulls it all together, and the result is a mindbending roller-coaster ride that’s not for the … [Read more...]
Meet Debbi Mack’s Heroine Sam McRae Plus The Murderesses of Prohibition-Era Chicago
Your Guide to New Developments, Exclusive Content and Giveaways at WildBlue Press June 14, 2015 THIS WEEK'S CONTENT New John Ferak true crime book title contest results Featured Blog Posts by John Ferak, Kevin Sullivan and Steve Jackson Debbi Mack in the spotlight Steve Jackson From Russia With Love video journal and photo gallery Bizarre but True: The Celebrity Murderesses of Prohibition-Era … [Read more...]
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