Every new book I write is a new adventure. Occasionally, my persistence pays off and the true-crimes readers of all shapes and sizes can benefit from the depth of my research and fresh perspectives of the people I can interview. Every author is different, but I tend to take the advice of veteran true-crime writer Gary C. King. I'll often send a formal type-written letter through the mail to the person I would like to interview. Some respond … [Read more...]
This Week at WildBlue: “You Never Say Goodbye to a Case”– Kevin Sullivan On The Psychological Toll Of Writing True Crime
Your Guide to New Developments, Exclusive Content and Giveaways at WildBlue Press May 24, 2015 THIS WEEK'S CONTENT KENTUCKY BLOODBATH by Kevin Sullivan Launches June 2 NY Times Bestseller Steve Jackson Begins "From Russia With Love" Blogs Featured Blog Posts By Burl Barer, John Ferak, Steve Jackson and Kevin Sullivan Coming This Summer To WildBlue: New Authors and New True Crime, Crime Fiction Ask An … [Read more...]
Town of DIXIE’S famous murder trial brings Author Ferak to Iowa in August
If you've read, DIXIE'S LAST STAND: Was it Murder or Self-Defense? dev.wildbluepress.com/dixie you're familiar with Harlan, Iowa. It's the county seat of Shelby County, Iowa. It's the home of the Shelby County Sheriff's Office. It's the location of the jail that once held domestic violence abuser Scott Shanahan. It's the same jail that later held his wife, Dixie, once she was charged with killing Scott and hiding his body in their home for … [Read more...]
This Week at WildBlue Press: THE OBITUARY Release and Greater Depths with Ron Franscell
Your Guide to New Developments, Exclusive Content and Giveaways at WildBlue Press May 10th, 2015 THIS WEEK'S CONTENT THE OBITUARY Release WildBlue Press signs Debbi Mack Featured Blog Posts by Burl Barer, Steve Jackson and Ron Franscell Ron Franscell in the spotlight Bradley Nickell, John Ferak and Steve Jackson featured on radio programs Our contest winners take a bow Bizarre but true: Belle … [Read more...]
John Ferak Talks DIXIE’S LAST STAND With Burl Barer On True Crime Uncensored
Listen in as bestselling true crime author John Ferak talks with radio host and bestselling true author Burl Barer about DIXIE'S LAST STAND: Was It Murder or Self-Defense? as well as writing about crime and criminals on True Crime Uncensored. Here's the direct link for the download. … [Read more...]
May 2: True Crime Uncensored talks DIXIE’S LAST STAND with John Ferak
For four months, DIXIE'S LAST STAND: Was It Murder or Self-Defense? has held steady as an #Amazon #Kindle best seller, and come Saturday, May 2, America's most popular true-crime talk show, will interview the #WildBluePress author. dev.wildbluepress.com/dixie Now, author John Ferak appears on True Crime Uncensored,which is hosted by the legendary Burl Barer, the distinguished author of America's all-time funniest true-crime book, … [Read more...]
WildBlue eZine Vol.1 No.2
April 19, 2015 THIS WEEK'S CONTENT NO STONE UNTURNEDrelease April 28th Featured Blog Postsby Kevin Sullivan, Bradley Nickell and Steve Jackson Burl Barer announces a new project Kevin Sullivan on being a "second responder" John Ferak does a three part series on the Berit Beck murder Contests and Giveaways Volume 1 No. 2 On the Horizon at WildBlue Welcome to the WildBlue weekly eZine, the latest development in … [Read more...]
Author Ferak’s Wisconsin Fox Cities Book Festival Event Draws Praise, Questions
KIMBERLY, WISCONSIN -- An engaged and energized audience with lots of questions showed up Tuesday night at the public library in Kimberly for my presentation on BLOODY LIES: A CSI SCANDAL IN THE HEARTLAND (Kent State University Press). My hour-long talk outlined key moments in the Nebraska farmhouse killings that were committed by two Wisconsin teenagers. We went another 30 minutes with questions. It's been nearly 10 months … [Read more...]
WildBlue eZine This Week: REPEAT OFFENDER Release April 14
April 12, 2015 THIS WEEK'S CONTENT Ask A Detective: What about street justice? Featured Blog Posts by Steve Jackson, Bradley Nickell and Kevin Sullivan John Ferak discusses hot new release DIXIE’S LAST STAND An opportunity to improve YOUR writing in San Diego Contests and giveaways! Volume 1 No. 1 On the Horizon at WildBlue We are thrilled to be launching our weekly eZine, the latest … [Read more...]
Author Ferak invited to Wisconsin’s Fox Cities Book Festival, April 20-26
I'm pleased to say that November's book presentation on BLOODY LIES in #Appleton, #Wisconsin at the downtown public library certainly is leading to bigger and better things in 2015. Shortly afterward, I was invited to give one of the presentations during the week-long Fox Cities Book Festival right here in the Fox Valley where I happen to live. During the third week of April, I am slated to give my presentation at the Kimberly (WIS) … [Read more...]
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