Listen to the archived radio interviews from the WildBlue Press Author Series. Authors included Steve Jackson, John Ferak, Kevin Sullivan, Burl Barer, Caitlin Rother, Ron Franscell, Bradley Nickell and Carolina Sarassa discussing their books and writing with host Donna Gore on Shattered Lives Radio. Then find the books you'll be wanting to read at dev.wildbluepress.com. … [Read more...]
Iowa parole board to review DIXIE’s case; make your voice heard!
Since January #truecrime readers have grown quite familiar with my first #truecrime book published via #WildBluePress. Meanwhile, business at the Iowa parole board continues. DIXIE'S LAST STAND chronicles the plight of #prisoner Dixie Shanahan. It's a book about #domesticviolence, fateful choices and rigid sentencing guidelines. So far, #DIXIE has proven to be a conversation starter. dev.wildbluepress.com/Dixie Here's a random sampling … [Read more...]
Ferak Writing Sequel To Debut True Crime BLOODY LIES And Another CSI Scandal
THE TALE OF THE BLOOD-SOAKED MATTRESS Was it a CSI commander's finest hour ... or something quite different? Jessica O’Grady was a tall, starry-eyed Omaha, Nebraska co-ed in search of Mr. Right. Christopher Edwards was a deceitful and darkened soul. CSI commander Dave Kofoed was on the prowl for sensational murder cases to keep his prestigious crime lab in the constant media spotlight. In May of 2006, Jessica’s sudden and mystifying … [Read more...]
Generation Why Podcast recommends DIXIE’S LAST STAND to its listeners
In January, Harlan, Iowa's newspaper had a complimentary front-page article about DIXIE'S LAST STAND: Was It Murder or Self-Defense? dev.wildbluepress.com/Dixie Days later, Twin Cities' DARKNESS RADIO host Dave Schrader made DIXIE the topic of a 90-minute segment on True-Crime Tuesdays. In February, we had a lively hour-long discussion about DIXIE on SHATTERED LIVES RADIO with host Donna R. Gore and Delilah Jones. Then came Sunday, … [Read more...]
Author Ferak returns to Nebraska for major speaking events Feb. 23-24
On Sunday morning, I fly back to Omaha, Nebraska. My old stomping grounds. Where I lived and worked for nine years. But don't expect to see me around Omaha very much over those next few days. I'll be staying in Lincoln, where I'm one of the presenters at this year's 2015 Nebraska League of Municipalities Midwinter Conference. The event takes place at the Cornhusker Hotel, not too far from the state capital. For schedule of conference events, … [Read more...]
Ferak’s book DIXIE draws strong listener response on Shattered Lives
A terrific show. Radio host Donna R. Gore's most recent SHATTERED LIVES episode generated plenty of buzz over the weekend from both faithful and first-time listeners: www.blogtalkradio.com/insidelenz/2015/02/07/shattered-lives-wildblue-press-author-series--john-ferak Gore and her excellent co-host, Delilah Jones, interviewed me during Saturday's one-hour segment. We discussed my latest #truecrime book, DIXIE'S LAST STAND: WAS IT MURDER OR … [Read more...]
John Ferak Hits The Airwaves Saturday With DIXIE’S LAST STAND On Shattered Lives
WildBlue Press truecrime author John Ferak will be this Saturday's featured radio guest on Shattered Lives with "LadyJustice" Donna R. Gore. The third in the WildBlue Press Author Series on Shattered Lives, this will be a serious and frank discussion about Ferak's latest book DIXIE'S LAST STAND: Was It Murder Or Self-Defense? It's a strange, twisted tale of domestic violence and murder in the heartland. Listeners will be in for … [Read more...]
Who was your favorite character in DIXIE’S LAST STAND?
When I wrote DIXIE'S LAST STAND: WAS IT MURDER OR SELF-DEFENSE? I made a concerted effort to limit the number of key characters in this feature-length book for #WildBluePress. You can find out more about the book and how to purchase it at #Amazon #Kindle by clicking here https://dev.wildbluepress.com/dixies-last-stand-john-ferak-true-crime/ Sure, there were plenty of names and positions that were paramount to the case. Iowa Division of … [Read more...]
Buy A WildBlue Press eBook or Print Book, Win A True Crime Audiobook!
The WildBlue Press Authors Radio Week 99-Cent Sale is over but not the deals! All WildBlue Press True Crime and Crime Fiction eBooks are still on sale at reduced prices. And now for a limited time, buy one of our eBooks or print books, then forward the Amazon receipt to us at info@wildbluepress with the subject line "I Want An Audiobook," and you'll be entered to win one of twenty WildBlue Press true crime audio books--a $17.95 value! … [Read more...]
Author Ferak to Appear on Tuesday’s Darkness Radio show to discuss DIXIE book
Curious to hear some of the behind-the-scenes back stories surrounding #author John Ferak's recently published #truecrime feature-length #book, DIXIE'S LAST STAND: WAS IT MURDER OR SELF-DEFENSE? via #WildBluePress (You can find out more about the book and how to purchase it at #Amazon #Kindle by clicking here.) On Tuesday night, Ferak will appear as the featured guest on DARKNESS RADIO's popular and lively talk radio show, True Crime Tuesdays, … [Read more...]