What's in the Works
Ann has just signed contracts with Free Press/Simon and Schuster and Pocket
Books to write SIX more books! There will be three more True Crime Files Series
books for Pocket Books, two true crime hardcover books, AND, at last, Ann's
autobiography.
The next hardcover will not be the Laci/Scott Peterson case (already
over-covered in the media), the BTK, another book on serial murder, or any
"Headline" case. She avoids cases already infamous cases that are just too
familiar, and writing about serial killers is very difficult for her
emotionally. One day, she is still determined to write her
autobiography. AND to write the sequel to Possession
(What came after. . .) Many readers have asked about what ever happened to
"Sam" and "Joanne" and the red-haired baby who was born at the very end of her
one and only novel.
Books Scheduled for Movies or Television
Watch this space is all we can tell you at the moment! With the plethora of
true crime documentaries on television, there have been fewer and fewer
miniseries from books. The moment a crime occurs, television producers rush to
get it on your home set.
Books on Audio Tape
Please go to http://www.simonsays.com
to see which of Ann's books are available from Simon & Schuster on audio tape.
Other sources are Books on Tape (for unabridged versions) and readers with sight
handicaps can check with the Library for the Blind. Ann is trying to get all of
her books on tape for you.

Reporters and other media may contact Ann's publicists in New York to schedule
interviews. Just call Simon & Schuster at 212-698-7000, and ask to speak to the
Publicity Department either at Free Press or at Pocket Books. You may also call
Ann at her office at 206-248-08ll and leave a message. She will call back ASAP.
Ann tries to answer all of her emails and letters personally. If she gets in
over her head with them, a good alternative is to write to her at our
Guest Book on this site. Ann reads the
Guest Book entries every day, and they mean a lot to her. And she can post an answer
that everyone can read. Remember that you don't have to leave all of your
information. We don't want anyone calling you up or knocking on your doors! We
use only your I.P. so please don't give out your personal information in your
post. If you should get weird or annoying SPAM from anyone, please report it to
your Internet service provider or security software, and then delete it! That's
what Ann does! Occasionally, WE get weird posts on the
Guest Book, and
we try to remove them right away, but some get through. Remember, we will not
advertise products or make political statements on the website pages, so take
anything like that with a grain of salt.
Ann began her web log in January. It's been a
great way for her to stay in touch with readers. Usually, she posts there every
other day, answering questions that have been asked by several readers, talking
about what she's working on, and giving a little bit of advice here and there.
Some days, she just talks about forensic psychology, what's going on in her
life, her dogs and cats, the weather, gardening, cooking and people in the news.
Almost any subject will turn up there. To read it, click
Ann's Web Log at the top of each page on her site.
If you are writing to Ann about personal problems, remember that everything you
write on the Guest Book can be read by others, so send that kind of mail to her
at Ann Rule's email where no one sees it but Ann. If it is truly urgent, mark it
that way. But please remember that Ann is only a writer--and NOT a private
detective, an investigator, "Jessica Fletcher," an attorney, a counselor, a
writing mentor, a publisher, a literary agent, or a ghost writer, so understand
that there are many problems that she just can't help you with. "And STUDENTS,"
she says, "I'm not fooled when you ask me to help you write your school papers.
You're the one who put them off until the last minute (:*)) I used to do that
myself, but I had to learn to meet deadlines or my writing career would be
over!. No help on papers--and this includes Master's and Ph.D. theses. AND
forget those "short" lists of questions that would take me three or four hours
to answer. You can find most of the answers you need by reading this WHOLE
website, and not just half the first page, not to mention by reading my books."
As the Mom of 5, Ann has some problems of her own! She writes almost every day
from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and she has found it almost impossible to return your
phone calls. That would take several hours a day, every day, and she would never
have any time to write! If you have a great idea for a book, you can send a
summary by email or by letter, including news clips. Probably the last ten of
her books came about because of suggestions from readers. You can also refer her
to coverage of new cases that appear in your regional newspapers. Right now, she
is not looking really hard for new cases because she has her hands full with
current books. But if you have information on a CURRENT case, not a headliner,
SOLVED and headed for trial--and one that does NOT involve ORGANIZED CRIME, DRUG
RINGS, MOTORCYCLE GANGS or CULTS--by all means send her an email.
If you have questions about Ann's books or characters in her books, and you
can't find the answers in her Newsletter Updates section,
you may get some helpful emails from other readers who post on the
Guest Book. Often, they know the answers and
can help you catch up. If you
really need to know something, she will try to give you a quick answer by email
if you write to her at Ann Rule's Email
address .
Can you identify this
young lady? Currently she's known only as: "1977 Snohomish County Jane Doe".
Jane Doe’s badly decomposed body was discovered in August 1977 by blackberry
pickers in the south Everett area off 112th St. SW and 4th Ave. W. (which was
called Emander Road at that time).
She had been strangled and shot several times in the head. Officials weren't
able to identify her or give her age. At the time (and even years later)
officials reported she could be anywhere from 17 to 37 years old (that has since
changed to 15 to 21 years old).
In 1979 David Roth; about 20 years old at the time of the murder, was convicted
of Jane Doe’s murder and sentenced to prison. He has since served his time and
been released. He has been cooperative with cold case detectives, but he hasn’t
been able to help them much since he did not know the victim or even her first
name.
Read more about this story here:
http://snohomishcountyjanedoe.homestead.com/ .
Recommended Reads!
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Run at Destruction: A True Fatal Love Triangle by Lynda Drews.
A friend remembers the death of her running partner, and the intrigue that
led up to it. |
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Plague of
Justice
by Stan Turel -
This is a son's true story of his father's vicious murder in Portland,
Oregon www.plagueofjustice.com
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Barefoot Girl Out of Ohio by Carole Estrup. Carole is a longtime
"reader-friend" of mine and I have two of her fabulous paintings. She
self-published this book, and it is an outstanding example of a well-written,
painfully honest, look at her triumph over an extremely difficult life. Not
for prudes or those easily shocked. It will hit familiar chords with some of
you. To order, go to www.caroleestrup.com, and then click under Estrup Books.
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Skeleton Justice by Dr. Michael Baden and Linda
Kenney Baden. ( Another scintillating mystery by the experts!) |
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Goodbye Natalie, Goodbye Splendor by Marti Rulli and
Dennis Davern (The captain of the boat where Natalie Wood died offers
stunning new information. |
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The Road Out of Hell by Anthony Flacco and Jerry
Clark ( A superlative true book on historical crime!) |
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Publish Your Nonfiction Book by Sharlene Martin
(Serious help for fledgling writers) |
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Sketching Evil by Donna Anders www.Donnaanders.com
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Behind the Mystery by Stuart Kaminsky and Laurie Roberts, A great
book on the real people who write mysteries--including me! Lots of photos, and
details on the lives of authors at work and play
www.hothousepress.com |
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Who Killed My Daughter by Lois Duncan-A personal story of tragic
loss by one of my dearest author friends. |
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She Wanted it All: A True Story of Sex, Murder, and a Texas Millionaire
by Kathryn Casey
www.kathryncasey.com |
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The Rapist's Wife by Kathryn Casey
www.kathryncasey.com |
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Warrant to Kill by Kathryn Casey
www.kathryncasey.com |
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The Birthday Party by Stanley Alpert |
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Practical Homicide Investigation: Tactics, Procedures, And Forensic
Techniques. by Vernon Geberth. Written by a longtime top detective, this
is the definitive book for professionals, detectives, and readers who are
serious about pursuing their study of homicide investigation. Not for the
squeamish due to graphic photos.
www.practicalhomicidecom |
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Night Stalker by Donna Anders www.Donnaanders.com
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Death Waits for You by Donna Anders www.Donnaanders.com |
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Afraid of the Dark by Donna Anders www.Donnaanders.com
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When the Ghost Screams by Leslie Rule
Leslie Rule's email address |
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Coast to Coast Ghosts by Leslie Rule
Leslie Rule's email address |
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Ghosts Among Us by Leslie Rule
Leslie Rule's email address |
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The Wrong Man by James Neff |
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Published by Sherri Bykofsky. This book
has an insulting title because it's part of a series, but it is a must-have for
writers who need to know how to go from an idea to a book! |
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Die, My Love by Kathryn Casey
www.kathryncasey.com |
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Love Kills by Edna Buchanan |
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Seduced By Madness by Carol Pogash |