Don't miss internationally recognized forensic facial imaging expert and WildBlue Press author Michael W. Streed on The Author Show, with host Linda Thompson, on Tuesday, September 6th. Michael will be discussing his true crime book, SketchCop, which details various cases from Michael's own portfolio as a sketch artist and police sergeant. To tune in to the interview, go to www.theauthorsshow.com and click on the SketchCop link. The show will … [Read more...]
The SketchCop Michael W. Streed on True Crime Uncensored
Forensic facial imaging expert Michael W. Streed will be on True Crime Uncensored Saturday, February 6th, with host Burl Barer, to discuss his new true crime book, SketchCop. SketchCop gives an inside look into some of the country's most notorious cases, all from Michael's own portfolio. Listen in at 2p.m. PST/5p.m. EST here: http://adoraburl.typepad.com/truecrime/2016/02/sketch-cop-michael-w-streed-live-saturday-2pm-pt5pm-et.html “Michael … [Read more...]
SketchCop: Drawing A Line Against Crime, a True Crime Original by Michael W. Streed
SketchCop Now Available! Police Sergeant (Ret.) Michael W. Streed is “The SketchCop.” He’s a one-of-a-kind crime fighter who’s frequently called into action by police departments seeking help solving their most difficult cases. For over three decades, Michael has provided signature images for the country’s most notorious murders, rapes, and kidnappings, including the kidnapping and murder of five-year-old Samantha Runnion, as well as the … [Read more...]
Michael W. Streed: True Crime Stories from a Forensic Artist
Michael W. Streed is an internationally-recognized forensic facial imaging expert based in Southern California. For 35 years he has blended his rich law enforcement experience and artistic skills to provide forensic facial imaging services to some of the largest, most diverse, police agencies in the United States, including the Los Angeles and Baltimore City Police Departments. During his distinguished law enforcement career Michael … [Read more...]
Michael W. Streed’s Motivation for Writing SketchCop
The inspiration and motivation for writing SketchCop – Drawing A Line Against Crime. The idea for SketchCop – Drawing A Line Against Crime was hatched in 2002 by my late wife. We were inside my office talking one day when she suggested I write a book. I brushed her off immediately. “What am I going to write about?” I responded. She pointed towards my file cabinet and reminded me about the headline making cases I worked on over the years. She … [Read more...]
The HEADLOCK Release Issue; Winter Releases and Video from Your Favorite Authors
Your Guide to New Developments, Exclusive Content and Giveaways at WildBlue Press December, 2015 THIS WEEK'S CONTENT Burl Barer's classic PI mystery, HEADLOCK to be re-released by WildBlue Press in ten days Video: Burl Barer answers HEADLOCK FAQs Featured Blog Posts: Burl Barer talks about how he came up with the premise for HEADLOCK; Michael Streed helps solve the mystery of a famous escape from Alcatraz prison, … [Read more...]
Michael Streed’s SketchCop Cover Contest
Help Us Finalize A New Cover For Michael Streed's New Book SketchCop Please vote on the cover for Michael Streed's SKETCHCOP, that you think works best for the synopsis below. The synopsis: SketchCop – Drawing the Line Against Crime is the story of Sergeant (Ret.) Michael W. Streed - The SketchCop. He is the person police call when something bad happens. When his phone rings, it’s because police need his help solving their most difficult … [Read more...]
WHEN FALL FADES Release Scheduled for The Day Before Halloween; New True Crime Authors and a New Mystery Series
Your Guide to New Developments, Exclusive Content and Giveaways at WildBlue Press October 2015 THIS MONTH'S CONTENT Amy Leigh Simpson's Romantic Mystery WHEN FALL FADES Released October 30th Meet Two New True Crime Authors and The Author of the Max Blake Mystery Series Featured Blog Posts: NY Times Bestselling Author Caitlin Rother Hits Ten Book Milestone; Mystery Author William Florence Describes the Origins of Max … [Read more...]