Authors

The Suburban Diva The Suburban Diva- Writing about the lighter side of the picket fence. New book is out: Suburban Diva: From the Real Side of the Picket Fence. Peggy Orenstein Peggy Orenstein- Official site for author of "Flux: Women on Sex, Work, Kids, Love, and Life in a Half-Changed World" and "Schoolgirls: Young Women, Self-Esteem, and the Confidenc… Irene O'Garden Irene O'Garden- Home page of the author, poet, and performer. Includes biography, samples of her poetry, and information on books and workshops. Steven Whitehurst Steven Whitehurst- Chicago-area author presents his biography and books. James W. Lewis James W. Lewis- Author of "How to Lose Over 100lbs in One Day," a story about a man's obsession with his girlfriend's weight gain. Velma Maia Thomas Velma Maia Thomas- An ordained minister, author, historian, and genealogist. Wendy Coakley-Thompson Wendy Coakley-Thompson- Introductory information, bio, audio and written excerpts, tour information, related links, and e-mail from the author of Back to Life. The Ethical Ego The Ethical Ego- Kenneth Brooks writes books and a newspaper column to examine race, diversity and ethics. The story of Col. Allen Allensworth The story of Col. Allen Allensworth- A book about Col. Allen Allensworth, the US Military's first Black Chaplain. A former slave who rose through the military ranks and founded an… Kathi Appelt Children's Books Kathi Appelt Children's Books- Official website of children's book author Kathi Appelt include author's biography, photograph, publication information, and links to children's lit… Hamilton, Jerry W. Hamilton, Jerry W.- Author of Set Me Free shares his experiences as a prisoner. Dooling, Michael C. Dooling, Michael C.- Historical author whose published works including Clueless in New England, An Historical Account of Charles Island, and Milford Lost and Found. Stratmann, Linda Stratmann, Linda- Author of Essex Murders and other crime books. Site includes book reviews, blog, author bio and contact information. Gorightly, Adam Gorightly, Adam- Information about the true crime journalist / "crackpot historian" and his works, including The Shadow Over Santa Susana, about Charles Manson and "Family." Remington, Robert and Sherri Zickefoose - Runaway Devil Remington, Robert and Sherri Zickefoose - Runaway Devil- True crime story about a 12-year-old girl who murdered her entire family, becoming the youngest multiple killer in Canadia… Beacher, Milton Daniel Beacher, Milton Daniel- Excerpts from Alcatraz Island: Memoirs of a Rock Doc. Includes testimonials and ordering information. Hunt, Thomas and Martha Sheldon Hunt, Thomas and Martha Sheldon- Deep Water: Joseph P. Macheca and the Birth of the American Mafia explores the life and times of New Orleans' legendary godfather, blamed for 1890… Lyon, Andrea Lyon, Andrea- The story of the first woman in America to serve as lead attorney in a death penalty case. Background of the author, a blog and contact information. Sann, Paul Sann, Paul- Kill the Dutchman! The Story of Dutch Schultz, unabridged version. Casey, Kathryn Casey, Kathryn- Author of A Descent Into Hell and other Texas-centered true crime books. Site includes author bio, newsletter and contact information. Evans, Colin Evans, Colin- The true crime author of Blood on the Table, Killer Doctors and other books related to the development of forensic science and the history of crime detection. Downey, Patrick Downey, Patrick- Information and photographs from "Gangster City: The History of the New York Underworld 1900-1935." Newark, Tim Newark, Tim- Information on the historian/journalist and his book, Mafia Allies. Site also includes extra material not published in the book, details of the author's other works, … Deitche, Scott M. Deitche, Scott M.- Site by and about the author of "Cigar City Mafia" and "The Silent Don" includes author background, a schedule of book events and a collection of web links. Reid, Ed and Ovid Demaris Reid, Ed and Ovid Demaris- Nick Christenson's review of Las Vegas underworld history, The Green Felt Jungle. Deitche, Scott Deitche, Scott- A personal weblog entry by Deitche on the 2005 release of his book Cigar City Mafia in paperback. Wilhelm, Charlie and Joan Jacobson Wilhelm, Charlie and Joan Jacobson- Authors of Wised Up, the story of a Baltimore crime lord who became a double agent for the FBI. Poulsen, Ellen Poulsen, Ellen- The Case Against Lucky Luciano examines the historic vice trial of the American Mafia's most powerful boss. Information on and photographs of the material witnesse… Jones, Gary Jones, Gary- Badge 149 - Shots Fired! Non-fiction account of the Fort Lauderdale Police Department in law enforcement's deadliest decade, the 1970's. Author biography, excerpt, ph… Harvey, Miles Harvey, Miles- Reviews and purchase information for The Island of Lost Maps, plus a short biography and communication from the author.