It's June 12 and Russia National Day, a patriotic holiday for this great and proud country and its warm and generous people. Outside of my hotel window I can hear an orchestra playing the 1812 Overture (celebrating the Russian victory over Bonaparte and the French outside the gates of Moscow). Ironically, it's also the anniversary of the June 12, 1918 abduction and murder of Grand Duke Mikhail Alexandrovich Romanov and his secretary and friend, … [Read more...]
Fallen CSI commander who went to prison grants interview for Ferak’s sequel to BLOODY LIES
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...]
Gallery: A Blessing for Investigators of the Romanov Murders With Steve Jackson
Steve Jackson continues his fieldwork in Perm, Russia, searching for the remains of the Grand Duke Mikhail Romanov with NecroSearch International. He is corresponding via his field journal series From Russia With Love and sent us some photos, a video journal as well as a link to an interesting video about Orthodox monks he has befriended in Perm. See the monks blessing Steve and other NecroSearch International members here! … [Read more...]
Saying Goodbye to Real Evidence
Saying Goodbye to Real Evidence Most folks who’ve read (or will read) my book on serial sex killer, Ted Bundy, have no idea that it was an odd fluke the book was written in the first place. It wasn’t a biography I was intending to write, and in fact, in my mind, there wasn't any reason to be writing anything about this dead killer. For me, there wasn't any real connection, except that I would talk about him occasionally with my friend, James … [Read more...]
What it’s really like writing true crime (Part 1): Kevin Sullivan on Digesting Case Files
The first person to arrive at the Bauer residence was Officer Jack Kendrick, a nine-year veteran of the Louisville Police Department. As soon as he parked his cruiser in front of the house, he noticed a man walking down the driveway toward him. There were no outside lights turned on, and in the moonlight it appeared that his clothes were wet, as if he’d been splashed with water. But upon closer examination, Kendrick could see that … [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...]
Who is the Real Harold Richard Stegeman? Read Burl Barer’s Man Overboard
Phil Champagne, the main character in Man Overboard, is every bit the rascal at eighty four years of age as he was when he died in 1982 -of course, Phil didn’t know he was dead until he read it in the newspaper. Those of you who were born in the 80’s or 90’s probably can’t imagine it being so easy to make fake drivers licenses with press on letters you buy at the stationary store, but back in the “old days” before there were holograms and … [Read more...]
Burl Barer Explores Low Hanging Fruit and Pulls-off Time Travel
When I came home tonight from my exciting adventures in the Valley, I automatically anticipated the usual warm and amusing greeting from my adorable Isis the Dog -- and then I remember that she passed away a couple weeks ago. and she won't be waiting for me at the top of the stairs, wagging her entire rear end as fast as she can -- and then runs to get a dog toy and bring it to me --Prehaps she is showing off (I have this and you don't). I … [Read more...]
Kevin Sullivan Ponders Forgotten Murder Cases In Kentucky on Darkness Radio
With KENTUCKY BLOODBATH: Ten Bizarre Tales of Murder from the Bluegrass State set to release June 2, Kevin Sullivan ponders the bizarre and all-but-forgotten cases that this true crime original details in an interview on Darkness Radio. Kevin spoke with host Tim Dennis on Tuesday May 26, and you can listen to it here on Darkness Radio. Be one of the first readers to purchase KENTUCKY BLOODBATH on June 2 and be entered to win a free WildBlue … [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...]
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