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Holding My Hand Through Hell

 the latest book by Violence Prevention Specialist, Susan 

Murphy Milano, is slated for release on October 3, 2012.

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Ice Cube Press is offering a pre-order special to the first 100 orders. The first 100 orders will be immediately shipped directly from the publisher when the book is launched in October.  As an added bonus, each of the books will be signed by the author, Susan Murphy Milano.

Based on a true story, told with the flow of a novel, spiced with frank wisdom and wit, Holding My Hand Through Hell encourages the reader to immerse themselves into this family’s life and is an inspiration to become an advocate for change in this world we all share. This book will incite discussion, debate, and heightened awareness about hope, survival, abuse, murder, and its impact on our society. In the end, it will leave readers  both applauding this woman as well as wondering how she escaped, sometimes at the eleventh hour. Twenty years later, she has realized that God must have been holding her hand through hell, delivering her from the evils of her life in order to save others.

Includes a foreword by Diane Fanning, Edgar nominated award-winning, true crime author.

This poignant well-written book tells the story of a police officer’s family and one daughter’s quest for justice long after the heart-wrenching murder of her mother. Susan Murphy Milano embraces a legacy of unconditional love and faith to triumph over a life plagued with unspeakable abuse and pain.

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Ice Cube Press to Publish "Holding My Hand Through Hell" Fall 2012

I am pleased to announce my new book will be published by Ice Cube Press, scheduled for release in the fall.

By Susan Murphy Milano

Summary

This poignant well-written book tells the story of a police officer’s family and a daughter’s quest for justice long after the murder of her mother embracing a legacy of unconditional love and faith to triumph over a life plagued with unspeakable abuse and pain.

Based on a true story written with the flow of a novel, with frank wisdom and wit, “Holding My Hand Through Hell” encourages the reader to immerse themselves into this family's life and become an advocate for change. It will incite discussion, debate, and heightened awareness about hope, survival, abuse, murder, and its impact on our society. In the end, it will leave readers applauding this woman wondering how she escaped, sometimes at the eleventh hour and now 20 years later, realizing that God, after all was holding her hand through hell, delivering her from the evils of her life in order to save others.

The book will be released in 2012. The forward for the book is written by Diane Fanning, Edgar nominated award winning true crime, fiction author.

Susan is the author of "Time's Up: A Guide on How to Leave and Survive Abusive and Stalking Relationships,"Moving out, Moving on, and Defending Out Lives. Susan is the host of The Susan Murphy MilanoShow, "Time's Up!" . She is a regular contributor to the nationally syndicated "The Roth Show" with Dr Laurie Roth and a co-host on Crime Wire.  And the creator of the Evidentiary Abuse Affidavit www.documenttheabuse.com

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The Queens of True Crime discuss "Women Who Kill" on The Susan Murphy Milano Show 2:00 PM Eastern Time

Thursday, December 15, 2pm ET

Listen LIVE at: Here Women Talk

Good friends, each of them living in Texas, and their penchant for well researched books in a genre that often gets a less than stellar view, Casey and Fanning often show up in the same circle of events. To have them together is a double hit of talent. Along with all of their true crime books, each has developed a series of crime based novels with a strong female lead character, Fanning’s Det. Lucinda Pierce and Casey’s Sarah Armstrong, both which leave readers wanting more. Listen Live by going to www.herewomentalk.com

Diane Fanning

Before writing her first true crime book, Fanning wrote for magazines,television, radio and ad agencies in Virginia, earning many awards, before she moved to Texas where her career in true crime blossomed, along with her work with several non profit organizations. She has served on the executive committees of the Writers’ League of Texas and the Heart of Texas chapter of Sisters in Crime and is also a member of Mystery Writers of America.

Several of Fanning’s books deal with the issue of intimate partner homicide and violence, including the Edgar award nominated, “Written in Blood,” about the death of Kathleen Peterson and the subsequent conviction of her husband, Michael Peterson. Another book, “Gone Forever,” written about the death of a mother of three, leaving her marriage and winding up a murder victim, was praised highly by many who work with domestic violence victims and the aftermath of trauma in the home, recommending the book to victims of violence with whom they come in contact with.

While completing the story of serial killer, Tommy Lynn Sells, Diane Fanning saw the case of Julie Rea Harper on 20/20, a woman convicted of murdering her own son. Fanning’s correspondence with Sells revealed that he, indeed, was the killer and Julie Rea Harper’s conviction was overturned by appeal. For her involvement in this case, Diane Fanning was recently honored with an award by the Innocence Project. (http://www.uis.edu/innocenceproject/)

Contracted to write the only book to date on the life and death of Caylee Anthony, Mommy’s Little Girl, Fanning gained national attention for her dynamic research and the ability to organize it in such a way as to be the voice for a child lost to murder.

For a complete list of Diane Fanning’s books, please visit her website: www.dianefanning.com

Kathryn Casey

“I was looking for a good subject for my first book in 1992 when I interviewed Linda Bergstrom for a magazine article. I knew immediately that I had found the right case. The result: EVIL BESIDE HER (formerly titled THE RAPIST’S WIFE). Following that, along came Susan White, Kent McGowen and A WARRANT TO KILL. Then I was off to Austin for the next three books, the first SHE WANTED IT ALL, on the Celeste Beard case, followed by DIE, MY LOVE, on the Piper Rountree case, set in Austin/​Houston/​ and Richmond, Virginia. My most recent true crime book, A DESCENT INTO HELL, on the Colton Pitonyak case, is a truly tragic Austin case, deeply troubling. The research took me into the world of college kids, drugs, sex, and guns. In DESCENT, three college-age kids with the whole world ahead of them slide into dangerous territory, and two end up committing a terrible, terrible crime.

Finally, after two decades covering crime, I’ve relied on my experiences and expanded into fiction. The result: SINGULARITY, my first novel, published by St. Martin’s Minotaur. The first in a series, SINGULARITY introduces Lieutenant Sarah Armstrong, the Texas Rangers’ lone profiler, as she hunts a seriously strange killer. The case quickly takes over Armstrong’s life and nearly destroys her. The second in the series, BLOOD LINES, is now out, and THE KILLING STORM is scheduled for fall 2010. “

For a complete list of books by Kathryn Casey, please visit her website: www.kathryncasey.com

News Flash: Stacy Peterson is a Missing Person and Homicide Victim

It would be almost predictable that former Bolingbrook, IL, police Drew Peterson, would have an opinion on the circus like media activity and the tragic outcome surrounding the murder of Caylee Marie Anthony, whose mother Casey was acquitted by a jury, just last week.

No doubt Peterson's defense team watched the trial closely on television along with the rest of the world. But, to give ink as the Chicago Tribune has to Peterson's comment, without providing a photo or any information that Stacy Peterson is still a missing person and that her case is registered with the CUE Center for Missing Persons is a slap in the face for victims and their families across the county.

I said last week on radio interviews and blogs that an individual is innocent until a court of law says otherwise. The Peterson case is no different. And as I have said for months, I would not go to Vegas and bet 10 cents on this case when it finally goes to trial.

In my opinion, much was missed after the body of Kathleen Savio was discovered in a dry bathtub. And the current State's Attorney's office has their work cut out for them when the case finally goes to trial.

But I believe this should also be an opportunity for law enforcement and the media to keep the information out in the public that Stacy Peterson is missing. Every effort should be made until the trial to enlist the public's assistance in finding her. It would have an impact prior to the trial of Kathleen Savio, Peterson's third wife.

To the Tribune staff and editors, I ask that when you get a comment from a man whom has been given celebrity status for in my opinion, practicing on one, and perfecting on the other, include in your story information about a young mother who has been silenced and deserves to be found!

Missing Since: 10/28/07
Missing from: Bolingbrook, Illinois
Classification: Missing
Age at disappearance: 23
Height: 5’2″
Weight: 100 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Race: White
Gender: Female
Distinguishing Characteristics: Long, straight,
brown hair with blonde highlights.She has a tattoo of a
blue and yellow carnation on the small of her back and a
scar across her stomach.
Clothing: Police believe she may have left the
house wearing a jogging suit.

Details of Disappearance
Stacy was last heard from on October 28, 2007 at around 10 AM. She was supposed to meet a friend to help paint a house. She shares a home with her husband, police Sgt. Drew Peterson. He told police that he last spoke with his wife at 9 PM on the day she disappeared but hadn’t seen her since the morning. He claims she called to tell him she was leaving with another man but that story is under scrutiny.

Bolingbrook Police Department
(630) 226-8600

Website dedicated to Stacy Peterson’s disappearance

Americas Most Wanted

If you have any information on this case please contact CUE Center For Missing Persons using the contact form below or contact Cue Center at (910) 343-1131 24 hour tipline (910) 232-1687.

http://murphymilanojournal.blogspot.com/2011/02/drew-peterson-statement-of-facts-versus.html

Document The Abuse contains vital information on how the EAA can support each case of abuse from the perspective of the first responders and advocates, to an appearance in court.  It explains the legal benefits to the abuse victim, whether they are able to testify or not, how their words are forever documented and hold up in court, much like a Living Will.

Susan Murphy Milano is a staff member of the Institute for Relational Harm Reduction and Public Pathology Education as a educator and specialist with intimate partner violence prevention strategies directing prevention for high risk situations and cases.

 A national trainer to law enforcement, training officers, prosecutors, judges, legislators, social service providers, healthcare professionals, victim advocates and the faith based community and author.. In partnership with Management Resources Ltd. of New York addressing prevention and solutions within the community to the workplace. Host of The Susan Murphy Milano Show,"Time'sUp!" . She is a regular contributor to the nationally syndicated "The Roth Show" with Dr Laurie Roth and a co-host onCrime Wire. Online contributions: Forbes : Crime, She Writes providing commentary about the hottest topics on crime, justice, and law from a woman’s perspective, as well as Time's Up! a blog which searches for solutions (SOS) for victims of crime.

Caylee Marie Anthony : Shining the Light for Justice

From the moment Caylee Marie Anthony's remains were discovered, her young voice silenced, the world stood up and took notice. This child would be recognized internationally in her tragic death and yet seemingly invisible during her short time while alive on earth. Caylee's bright eyes and smile captured our hearts.

As a homicide survivor, moving forward to direct others to safety, shinning a light on their path as it relates to victims of intimate partner violence and homicide was the best way to honor the murder of my own mother, Roberta Murphy, age 47, by my father a Chicago violent crimes detective in 1989. I learned everything I could about crimes within families, from spending long hours in courtrooms to directly helping loved ones at crime scenes and assisting them at surviving every moment of each new day.

Out of my work produced my first book, published by Doubleday books titled "Defending Our Lives: Getting away from Domestic Violence & Staying Safe" in 1996. From there "Moving Out Moving On," Time's Up: How to Survive Abuse & Stalking Relationships" and now the upcoming book scheduled to be released this fall "Holding My Hand Through Hell." Because of my mothers murder, thousands of women and children are less likely to end up from someone else's rage listed on a cemetery headstone.

The same applies to true Crime Author Diane Fanning, whom on November 3, 2009, released the only book on this precious child's life titled "Mommy's Little Girl."

She is an advocate for change. Her voice is often used for those who have been silenced or wrongly convicted. I am sure many of you do not know that earlier this year, Diane Fanning won "The Defenders of The Innocent Award" from The Innocence Project for her true crime book "Through The Window."

Through The Window is more than an investigation into a crime spree that stunned a nation. It's an utterly terrifying plunge into the unfathomable dark mind of a serial killer, and the heart-wrenching story of the brave child who finally brought him to justice.

Fanning's book in April of 2003, was responsible for Julie Rae receiving a new trial. Her conviction over turned because Fanning's book proved Julie Rea did not commit the crime.

http://investigation.discovery.com/tv/on-the-case-paula-zahn/episodes/episodes-2.html That is one hell of an amazing achievement for anyone. With the same investigative tools and insight, Diane Fanning authors "Mommy's Little Girl." This is not just a book, but a voice for Caylee Marie Anthony. Written and released during a time while the world remained outraged and numb. The answers to her life and death are now forever preserved, not only in a book, but in a permanent record for future generations in the Library of Congress.

If we take tragedy and use it to change lives, each of us can hold the lantern of light and hope for others. Diane Fanning should be a shinning example to us all.

I am now asking the question: what are you doing for those lives hanging by a thread to make a difference?

To listen to Thursday's show with Diane Fanning and Sgt. Kim Saucier, go below:

http://murphymilanojournal.blogspot.com/2011/07/house-on-highland-street-crime-scene.html

http://murphymilanojournal.blogspot.com/2011/07/keeper-of-silent-secrets.html

http://timesupblog.blogspot.com/2011/07/in-court-of-public-opinion-verdict-is.html

Susan Murphy Milano is with the Institute for Relational Harm Reduction and Public Pathology Education. She is an expert on intimate partner violence and homicide crimes. For more information visithttp://www.saferelationshipsmagazine.com/

Susan is the author of "Time's Up A Guide on How to Leave and Survive Abusive and Stalking Relationships," available for purchase at the Institute, Amazon.com and wherever books are sold. Susan is the host of The Susan Murphy Milano Show, "Time's Up!" on Here Women Talkhttp://www.herewomentalk.com/and is a regular contributor to the nationally syndicated The Roth Show with Dr Laurie Roth. Susan is a survivor- the daughter of a police officer family intimate partner homicide by her father who murdered her mother before committing suicide.

The Susan Murphy Milano Show- Live Thursday 2-3 PM with True Crime Author Diane Fanning and Sgt Kim A. SaucierPM Eastern Time

The Susan Murphy Milano Show, “Time’s Up!”

Thursday, July 7, 2-3PM ET

Listen LIVE: on HereWomenTalk

Diane Fanning is one of America’s premier true crime authors. At the top of a genre that often gets a bad rap in the literary world, Fanning brings esteem, doing due diligence when presenting a criminal case in book format. Her bookMOMMY’S LITTLE GIRL is the definitive account on the life and death of 2 year old, Caylee Anthony. Now that the case is coming to the end, we will discuss her opinion of what happened, and why.

Fanning has been writing a daily wrap up on her blog, Writing is a Crime, on the trial of Casey Anthony, the Florida mother charged with the murder of her daughter, Caylee.

Several of Fanning’s books deal with the issue of intimate partner homicide and violence, including the Edgar award nominated, WRITTEN IN BLOOD, about the death of Kathleen Peterson and the subsequent conviction of her husband, Michael Peterson. Another book, “Gone Forever,” written about the death of a mother of three, leaving her marriage and winding up a murder victim, was praised highly by many who work with domestic violence victims and the aftermath of trauma in the home, recommending the book to victims of violence with whom they come in contact.

Diane Fanning is also the author of the crime mystery series that follows the work of Lt. Lucinda Pierce. The fourth book in the series,TWISTED REASON, has recently been release in paperback.

For more information about Diane Fanning, her full list of true crime and mystery series of books, please visit her website www.dianefanning.com

Watch for news about Diane Fanning’s participation in an episode of A&E Biography in early 2012.

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Sergeant Kim A. Saucier a 28 year law enforcement veteran joins us to discuss crimes and its impact on our communities.

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