What a REAL Cop Thinks of TV Cops Many people just love reading about true crime and watching police procedural shows on television. ‘Real’ cops – not so much. Police officers spend so many hours a day living the real thing, many of them loathe spending more time watching it, or reading about it, after a long day spent inside their squad cars. Personally, I have been a big fan of TV cops. It started when I was a kid. In the 60’s and 70’s, … [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...]
The SketchCop Michael W. Streed on Writer’s Block
The SketchCop on writer’s block. When I wrote SketchCop – Drawing A Line Against Crime, I found that one of my biggest challenges was writer’s block. After a career spent writing millions of words, onto tens of thousands of pages of police reports, you would think that it would be simple for me to write a book. Not true. Writers block is a something I experienced many times. If you don’t believe me, think back to when you were stuck staring at … [Read more...]
Burl Barer and Frank Girardot’s A TASTE FOR MURDER Cover Contest
Help Us Finalize A Cover For Burl Barer and Frank Girardot's New True Crime Book A TASTE FOR MURDER Please vote on the cover for Burl Barer and Frank Girardot's A TASTE FOR MURDER, that you think works best for the synopsis below. The synopsis: Frank Rodriguez, a much-loved counselor of troubled teens, lies dead on the bedroom floor. His wife and step-daughter are in shock, and so is the medical examiner when he performs the autopsy. … [Read more...]
Michael W. Streed on the Impact of New Forensic Technology
Making faces and the impact of new forensic technology Technology continues to affect the way we live and work. Each day, companies are developing new tools and computer software programs that propel industry and help create products that make our lives easier. In my industry, technology is changing the way we create a criminal’s face. For example, 100 years ago, if a frontier lawman wanted to make a poster of a wanted criminal, they only … [Read more...]
Bradley Nickell’s REPEAT OFFENDER Named Best of 2015 in True Crime
Bradley Nickell's true crime book, REPEAT OFFENDER, was named "Best of 2015" in True Crime by Suspense Magazine! REPEAT OFFENDER follows Las Vegas Police Detective Bradley Nickell as he brings you the inside scoop on the investigation of the most prolific repeat offender Las Vegas has ever known. Daimon Monroe looked like an average guy raising a family with his diffident schoolteacher girlfriend. But just belowthe surface, you’ll learn he was … [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...]
Collateral Damage: Bradley Nickell on the How the Children of Criminals Are Also Affected
Bradley Nickell has been a detective in Las Vegas for twenty-three years and is the author of hit WildBlue Press true crime book, REPEAT OFFENDER. Read the full article for Bradley's insight as to how not just the victims, but also the children of criminals are greatly affected by the crimes of their parents. "As law enforcement officers we are exposed to death and the horrors of crime on a daily basis. We stare into the face of darkness as a … [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...]
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