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...]
PITFALL Anticipation Builds, New On the Trail of Ted Bundy Video and Debbi Mack Lists her Childhood Heroes
Your Guide to New Developments, Exclusive Content and Giveaways at WildBlue Press July 27, 2015 THIS WEEK'S CONTENT PITFALL Release pushed back to August Featured Blog Posts by Cameron Bane, Debbi Mack and John Ferak WildBlue Press explores new genres Kevin Sullivan On the Trail of Ted Bundy Media appearances by John Ferak, Caitlin Rother and Bradley Nickell Ron Fransscell returns to Casper for a book … [Read more...]
Sheriff Dunning tells BODY OF PROOF author he suspects there’s an accomplice still out there
He's a Republican politician and the City of Omaha's most visible law enforcement official. Tim Dunning began his career as a small suburban police officer during the early 1970s. Soon afterward, he joined the big-city Omaha Police Department. He worked there for more than 20 years. By 1994, he ran for sheriff of Douglas County (the same county where Omaha's located) and he defeated the incumbent sheriff. And Tim Dunning's remained the … [Read more...]
Behind the Book Video: John Ferak on BODY OF PROOF
John Ferak's latest true crime, BODY OF PROOF: Tainted Evidence in the Murder of Jessica O'Grady, is not his first book featuring fallen CSI commander David Kofoed. BODY OF PROOF was written as a sequel to Ferak's BLOODY LIES: A CSI Scandal in the Heartland. In this Behind the Book video, Ferak describes how the two books are related. BODY OF PROOF has been shaking up the Amazon bestsellers lists for true crime categories! … [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...]
Killer in BODY OF PROOF Ignores Interview Request in Ferak’s Riveting New Book and Amazon Bestseller BODY OF PROOF
John Ferak's new WildBlue Press original is taking over Amazon true crime categories, BODY OF PROOF is a Summertime must-read. Now read some of the behind the scenes investigative work that went into BODY OF PROOF. When I write true-crime books, one similar question ALWAYS comes up after my book is out. "Were you able to interview the killer?" OR "What did the killer have to say about the book?" I knew this was an obvious question I … [Read more...]
Judge featured in BODY OF PROOF was not fan of high-profile courtroom dramas
As you dive into reading BODY OF PROOF: Tainted Evidence in the Murder of Jessica O'Grady? you will quickly discover the book's three main characters. They are: University of Nebraska at Omaha campus coed Jessica O'Grady, Lone Star Steakhouse bartender Christopher Edwards and Douglas County Sheriff's Office CSI Commander David Kofoed of Omaha. But one of the most influential persons in the entire book won't pop up until you're at least … [Read more...]
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