Amazon BestSeller Top 100 True Crime and Family Relationships

Amazon BestSeller Top 100 True Crime and Family Relationships
Winner of Top 10 True Crime Book Awards 2011

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

True crime author Sherrie Lueder to write the story about the international multi-layered crime spree and murder of Clifford Lambert that continues to captivate the San Francisco Bay Area and Coachella Valley

[For Immediate Release]

UNITED STATES--Tuesday, March 20, 2012--The bizarre twists and turns of an international crime spree and murder by a master criminal enterprise, a/k/a "The Dark Prince" and his "gang of gay grifters" continues to captivate the San Francisco Bay area and Coachella Valley. California Attorney General Kamala Harris claimed even Hollywood could not make this up.

This enthralling story has a cast of characters drawn from the San Francisco gay social scene including a Nepalese immigrant claiming to be royalty with connections to Columbian drug cartel, and the Russians. Among the alleged brazen cons is a sex scandal involving a once famed San Francisco stockbroker and impoverished under aged Mexican boys, collapse of a college, forgery and theft involving a Japanese tourist, art scheme, jewel heist, stolen identity that leads to hitting the jackpot in Las Vegas, and real estate schemes involving millions. If that's not juicy enough, throw in the comspiracy and murder case of once-prominent Los Angeles art dealer, Clifford Lambert--an older rich, lonely gay man and reputed confidant of Palm Springs society divas, who craved the attention of younger men. Two of the grifters are now spending life sentences behind bars for his murder, while two others (representing themselves) remain in jail waiting trial, which is set to begin in May. Oh--and not to be forgotten--one of those Defendants has a list of 266 potential witnesses he plans to subpoena for trial--which includes Hollywood's own Zsa Zsa Gabor, Oliver Stone, Stone's mother, and other witnesses hailing from Belgium, the United Arab Emirates, and Beverly Hills. It has all the makings of an intriguing true crime book and Hollywood movie.

And now, the story will become just that: Two-time award winning and Best Selling Writer Sherrie Lueder—whose debut novel “HE KILLED OUR JANNY”: A Family’s Search for the Truth was recognized as Best of the Best 2011 by True Crime Book Reviews--plans to publish a book detailing the murder case and international crime spree involving alleged ring leader Kaushal Niroula, a/k/a The Dark Prince, and his gang of gay grifters—an attorney once heralded as an international crusader fighting sexual abuse, handsome Castro District bartender, good looking boyish lover, art consultant, and former ex-marine turned “jailhouse rat” and witness for the prosecution.

Lueder confirmed that she and her literary team, investigative researchers Dawn Martinez of Las Vegas and Kim Hansen of Gilbert, Arizona, have been working closely with a couple of  the victims for the past several weeks. Lueder said, “This book will go beyond the headlines.” The project has piqued the interest of an A-List Hollywood Talent and Entertainment Agency, who has been speaking with Lueder and her team about a possible book to film deal. The agent has requested the full manuscript as soon as it is finished. However, Lueder has not committed to an exclusive with the agent, or any other agent, as of today’s announcement, and will continue to explore her options. The manuscript is expected to be completed early 2013.

Lueder’s literary career began when one of her poems, "A Tribute to Mom,” was published in a local newspaper (The Lake Park News on Dec. 29, 1979) and later appeared in Eddie-Lou Cole's "Anthology of Great Poems." She grew up in northwest Iowa and loved spending her summers near the water. She enjoyed long days of lounging on the beach, reading mystery novels, and writing poetry. After meeting her husband, she settled in his home state of Wisconsin.

Lueder’s first true crime book debuted in September 2011, “HE KILLED OUR JANNY”: A Family’s Search for the Truth, the 1984 cold case of Janyce Hansen, Aurora, Colorado. Fueled by the frustration of decades of a criminal cover-up, Janyce’s son and daughter, along with Lueder and investigative researcher Kim Hansen, go forth to unravel the truth into her death with their own investigation. They spent over three years researching, interviewing, and writing about the abuse and mysterious death of Janyce Hansen, which led them into a battle against Colorado officials. Lueder said, “It was an amazing education on law enforcement, the judicial system, and steps to follow in seeking justice for loved ones.”

Lueder plans to continue digging into sensational cases, pulling all the evidence together, doing her best to answer all the questions, while keeping an open mind.

Lueder and her literary team would like to hear from you. If you know any individuals or victims in any of these cases, please email ps.lets.talk@gmail.com
For more information about Sherrie Lueder log onto http://sherrielueder.blogspot.com
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Thursday, March 8, 2012

LaeLand's Interview with Sherrie Lueder and Kim Hansen - HE KILLED OUR JANNY


SHERRIE LUEDER & KIM HANSEN –
HE KILLED OUR JANNY
In crime on March 7, 2012 at 7:05 am by LaeLand

Sherrie Lueder is a grandmother and now an award winning author as well. With her first book, He Killed Our Janny, in the top ten true crime award 2011. Together with her sister, investigative researcher Kim Hansen, they set out to discover the truth behind the cold case of Janyce Hansen and thus get the FBI to review it.

Tell us a bit about yourself and what got you first connected with the Janyce Hansen case.

Sherrie Lueder: My four children have grown. I have 6, soon to be 7, grandchildren and I just published my first book. I believe it was my destiny to some day write a book. I grew up in a family where things out of the ordinary always seemed to happen. Inevitably one of us would say “We should write a book”, but who would believe it, then of course we would all laugh. For instance we once discovered something that led us to believe our grandfather  was the infamous gangster, Dutch Schultz. What we knew or what we thought we knew would have made for some good reading, but that’s another story.
What attracted you to the project?

Sherrie Lueder: When Kim asked me if I wanted to write a book about her husband’s family I didn’t have a clue how to go about it but I knew I wanted to. I liked the idea of writing a true story.

How was it to work with your sister Kim, who worked on the investigative part of the project?
My sister Kim and I were a perfect fit.  Both of us aspired to be detectives so we knew what had to be done. Research was key and Kim didn’t let up until she had what she wanted. I’m sure after awhile many phones went unanswered upon seeing her name on their caller id.

Kim Hansen – What did you know about case when you first started?
When we began the book project, none of us were prepared for what we were about to uncover or what we were up against. Family secrets that laid dormant for decades were about to be revealed.
We all believed Janyce ‘Janny’ Hansen had committed suicide 25 years earlier. I set out to find all the information I could about her death. Surely, the media must have covered it–newspaper articles, television reports, obituary—anything. Afterall, she and Richard were well-known in the community and Janyce was one of Denver’s former top models. In addition, I wanted to find any information I could about Richard–the businessman and con-man. Again, the local media must have reported something about the night Richard severely beat Janyce at the Marriott Hotel. However, I wasn’t able to find any media coverage surrounding Janyce’s death, her severe beating at the Marriott Hotel, or Richard’s run-ins with the law. Sherrie and I found everything but what we were looking for. We were quickly hurled into a quest for justice and battle with Colorado authorities.

What did you want to get from writing He Killed Our Janny? Did you succeed? Any regrets?

Sherrie Lueder: Personally I feel fulfilled in knowing we did everything possible in uncovering the truth surrounding Janyce Hansen’s death.  Questions were answered for the family and secrets that lay dormant for twenty five years were uncovered. Unfortunately the truth will never be substantiated.

Kim Hansen: We were certain Janyce’s death certificate would be changed to “Homicide”. After receiving the police reports, results of the polygraphs, twenty-one crime scene photographs, coroner’s preliminary report, criminal records, court documents, and conducting numerous interviews with the former CSI Agent, detectives, police officers and funeral director—and working with the FBI, Colorado Attorney General’s Office, District Attorney’s Office, Cold Case Detective, Arapahoe County Coroner, and help from the Crime Wire Team–we were certain Janyce’s death certificate would be changed to “Homicide”. After several months engaged in an exhaustive battle with Colorado officials, we learned Janyce’s death would remain “Undetermined”, and a proper investigation would NOT be conducted. However, the coroner agreed to perform an autopsy NOW on Janyce’s remains IF the family paid the $4,000 for the disinterment/reinterment.

Finals results – After weighing the options–with a very heavy heart–John and Jill decided not to move forward with the autopsy.

Kim Hansen: A few months have passed since the book was first published. We want our readers and the public to know that we haven’t given up on our quest for justice. We are extremely upset with Colorado officials at the way they handled the investigation into Janyce’s death—THEN and NOW. Since the book’s release, we have gained media attention and have been in contact with several law enforcement officers, former special prosecutors, and attorneys. They have advised us to take this case to the Grand Jury, but to wait until January 2013 when a new Colorado Attorney General takes office. In the meantime, we remain hopeful that someone will come forward with new information that leads to justice and the closure of Janyce Hansen’s 1984 Cold Case.

What style did you use to write the book? Why? Did you actually made a conscious choice (if so why?) or it just came to you?

Sherrie Lueder: As far as my style of writing I guess it just came to me as I wrote. I did make a conscious decision not to judge the individuals in my story. Writing about their life experience was very emotional for me. I truly connected with my characters, so much so that I cried for all of them including the bad guy. Reading nonfiction tends to get a little dull at times. I wanted He Killed our Janny to be a page turner and after getting feedback I believe I succeeded.

What are you working on at the moment?

Sherrie Lueder: My current project is in the true crime genre, of course. This one really calls for the Sherlock Holmes gear so I’m adding on to my literary team.  My sister Dawn will join Kim and I as we follow the crimes of a group of con men who seem to be getting away with everything except murder.
When can our readers find out more about you and your work?

If you are in Denver this year please watch for me and the real life characters from He Killed Our Janny. We will be hosting several book signing events in the area and would love to meet you.
Besides Amazon, here is the link to order books http://sherrielueder.blogspot.com/

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Monday, February 20, 2012

"HE KILLED OUR JANNY" Considered for 21st Annual Colorado Book Awards!

"He Killed Our Janny": A Family's Search for the Truth by Sherrie Lueder is being considered as part of the General NonFiction category for the 21st Annual Colorado Book Awards.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 17, 2012 -- Author, Sherrie Lueder, and her literary team received word recently from the Colorado Humanities Center for the Book informing them "HE KILLED OUR JANNY": A Family's Search for the Truth is being considered as part of the General NonFiction category for the 21st Annual Colorado Book Awards. The Selection Phase of the Awards program is underway and Awards Finalists will be announced the end of April 2012. The award event will be held mid to late June 2012 at Aspen Summer Words Literary Festival in Aspen, Colorado.

The Colorado Book Awards is an annual program that celebrates the accomplishments of Colorado's outstanding authors, editors, illustrators, and photographers. Awards are presented in at least ten categories including anthology/collection, biography, children's, creative nonfiction, fiction, history, nonfiction, pictorial, poetry, and young adult. "HE KILLED OUR JANNY": A Family's Search for the Truth is a true story which takes place in the suburbs of Denver, Colorado. Lueder is a former resident of Colorado and now resides in the state of Wisconsin.

Lueder's self-published book was released in September, 2011 and received one of the industry's highest achievement awards less than 3 months later. The book was first reviewed by TCBR on December 16, 2011. The literary group then galvanized the captivating, 'He Killed Our Janny' as one of "2011's Top 10 True Crime Books --Best of the Best 2011" on January 20, 2012. And, is one of Amazon's Best Sellers Top 100 under the True Crime/Murder-Mayhem and Family Relationships/Dysfunctional Relationships categories. "He Killed Our Janny" is one of the most impactful true crime stories of our time according to True Crime Book Reviews (http://truecrimebookreviews.com)./

For those reading about 'He Killed Our Janny' for the first time, the book details a son and daughter's painful memories deeply expressed, and their fight for survival. Fueled by transcendent memories and decades of cover-up, the siblings unravel the truth. Then-children John and Jill grew up in an abusive and intensely arresting home in the suburbs of Denver.

The book outlines the siblings' own investigation into their Mother's mysterious death, Janyce "Janny"
Hansen, and chronicles their valiant pursuit of justice. Their story is told to, and brilliantly put together by bestselling author, Sherrie Lueder. At the time of her death, Janyce Hansen was a former top model. She, along with her husband, Richard and children lived in an upscale home in the suburbs. Publicly, the Hansens were a well-respected, affluent, glamorous family living in Denver, Colorado. But behind closed doors, dark secrets were kept.

Janyce was physically and mentally abused by her husband and struggled with letting go. Richard was a family man who covertly operated gambling and prostitution businesses from the family home. Shaping the order of their existence, Richard terrified, beat, and sexually assaulted his adopted children, and reportedly murdered his wife.

Credit for incorporating criminal and justice records, and purposed evidence of murder research is given to Lueder's sister, Kim Taarud Hansen of Arizona.

'He Killed Our Janny' is available at Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble.com as well as other online and traditional bookstores. For media inquiries, please contact Kim Hansen at kim@jaksgoldenknights.com or call 480-289-1549.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

"HE KILLED OUR JANNY", Winner of 2011 Top 10 True Crime Book Awards

"Congratulations to freshman author, Sherrie Lueder and her entire literary team! Sherrie's self-published book was released in September, 2011 and received one of the industry's highest achievement awards less than 3 months later. Also, her book captured the attention of a Hollywood screen writer and has since picked up another award last week..." Fran Briggs
Fran Briggs bignews.biz: 'He Killed Our Janny', Winner of 2011 Top 10 True Crime Book Awards http://bit.ly/wWRa1X
New 'He Killed Our Janny', Winner of 2011 Top 10 True Crime Book Awards
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Book Recognized as Best of the Best of 2011 True Crime Book Reviews

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BigNews.Biz - Jan 23,2012 - by Fran Briggs

Excerpts -
"Heart-wrenching books like 'He Killed Our Janny' (Create Space, 2011) often purport poignancy and vivid realism. As well it should. As a matter of fact, it's one of the most impactful true crime stories of our time according to True Crime Book Reviews (http://truecrimebookreviews.com/)."


Sherrie Lueder
Best Selling and
Award Winning Author
signing copies of
"HE KILLED OUR JANNY"
at a book signing event
"I was so excited when I learned that 'He Killed Our Janny' was voted as one of the books for the top ten true crime book awards," said Lueder. "It's incredible to be listed in the same category with authors such as Ann Rule. I will always be grateful to the Hansen family - John, Jill and Kim - for giving me the opportunity to write their story."

Kim Taarud Hansen
Investigative Researcher
Gilbert, Arizona
Credit for incorporating criminal and justice records, and purposed evidence of murder research is given to Lueder's sister, Kim Taarud Hansen of Arizona.

"I can't believe it; we did it!" Exclaimed an elated Kim Taarud Hansen. "We just self-published it 4 months ago. Our book is a winner and it was up against several New York Time's Best Selling authors' books. All of our hard work, years spent planning, researching, and fighting for justice and bringing awareness against domestic violence and child abuse are finally being recognized."

Recently, the book caught the attention of a Hollywood screen writer. And, it was listed in the top 100 on Amazon's Best Seller/Kindle List under the True Crime/Murder-Mayhem category. 'He Killed Our Janny' is available at Amazon.com as well as other online and traditional bookstores. For media inquiries, please contact Kim Hansen at kim@jaksgoldenknights.com or call 480-289-1549. "
Photos courtesy of Jak's Golden Knights, LLC

Friday, December 30, 2011

"HE KILLED OUR JANNY" NOMINATED FOR THE TOP 10 TRUE CRIME BOOKS OF 2011 AWARD

PRESS RELEASE: December 30, 2011
"HE Killed Our Janny": A Family's Search for the Truth by Sherrie Lueder
1984 Janyce Hansen Cold Case, Aurora, Colorado

The results are in and the readers have spoken! The recently released, self-published true crime book 'HE KILLED OUR JANNY': A Family's Search for the Truth by Sherrie Lueder has been named one of the top 30 finalists in the 2011 True Crime Book Awards. Since the book's launch on September 21, 2011, it has been receiving rave reviews.

Sherrie Lueder (FORT ATKINSON, WI), Kim Hansen (Research Investigator, GILBERT, AZ), and Janny's children, John Hansen (GILBERT, AZ) and Jill Hansen Smith (AURORA, CO), would like to thank everyone who voted in the initial round. NOW--THEY ARE ASKING FOR THEIR READER'S SUPPORT BY VOTING FOR "HE KILLED OUR JANNY" AS ONE OF THE TOP 10 TRUE CRIME BOOKS OF 2011. Simply click the link below and check the box next to "HE KILLED OUR JANNY", third down on the list of the 30 finalists.

VOTE HERE: http://truecrimebookreviews.com/2011/12/vote-top-10-2011-true-crime-books/ Announcing the Nominees for the True Crime Books Top 10 of 2011 Awards | True Crime Book Reviews

WEBSITE:  http://sherrielueder.blogspot.com

Sunday, December 18, 2011

2011 TRUE CRIME BOOK AWARDS--HE KILLED OUR JANNY


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Free-Press-Release.com) December 18, 2011 -- Sherrie Lueder, new and upcoming true crime author from Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, received notice on December 17, 2011 that her recently released true crime book "HE KILLED OUR JANNY": A Family's Search for the Truth is eligible for the 2011 True Crime Book Awards. The announcement came on the heals of Kim Kantrell's book review of "HE KILLED OUR JANNY" (SEE: TRUE CRIME BOOK REVIEWS, by Kim Kantrell December 16, 2011) http://truecrimebookreviews.com/2011/12/he-killed-our-janny-sherrie-leuder/
BOOK REVIEW EXCERPT:
"In her new book author Sherrie Lueder recounts the life of Richard and Jaynce Hansen, as told to her by two of Janyce’s children and Court documents. “He Killed Our Janny” doesn’t read so much like a book, per se, but more like written account of a friend’s story. It was a pleasant change from the textbook-style of many of today’s writers. When I was reading, I didn’t want to stop; when I had to put it down, I couldn’t wait to get back to reading. I wanted to know the ending."

"But there was one glaring problem – I could never quite garner any sympathy for Jaynce. I don’t wish anyone to suffer physical (or other) abuse from anyone. But when the victim learns her lover has hidden his marriage from her for months and stays with him, then marries him, and later walks outside to keep from hearing the screams of her daughters as they are sexual assaulted, and, despite their please for help, stands frozen as the children are physically beaten, I have NO sympathy when he winds up killing her. NONE!"
... "So much did she refuse to let go, it resulted in her dying. Whether it was suicide or at the hand of a brutal man, no one will ever know for sure."

"Sadly, I realize Janyce’s children are going to read this and it was that thought that almost kept me from saying these things. But I give honest reviews and anyone who can’t stomach such scenarios needs to be forewarned."

"But as I said earlier, it’s an interesting read and feels more like a friend telling a story than a book. Book voyeurs who are able to tackle tough subject matter will love “He Killed Our Janny” by Sherrie Lueder."

AUTHOR'S BIO:
Lueder, then Sherrie Rae Taarud, was born in 1951 in Tracy, Minnesota, the second of four siblings. She attended grade school and high school in Spirit Lake, Iowa.

After meeting her husband, she settled in his home state of Wisconsin, where they chose to raise their four children. Lueder has lived in Fort Atkinson since the early 80's. She and her husband are well known in the community as the owners and operators of L&L Automotive for the past twelve years.

Lueder said she loved spending her summers near the water and she enjoyed long days of lounging on the beach, reading mystery novels and writing poetry.
The literary career began when one of her poems, "A Tribute to Mom" was published in a local newspaper, (The Lake Park News on Dec. 29, 1979), and later appeared in Eddie-Lou Cole's "Anthology of Great Poems." She still writes poetry and is currently working on her second book.

CAST YOUR VOTE BY FOLLOWING THIS LINK:
To cast your vote for "HE KILLED OUR JANNY": A Family's Search for the Truth by Sherrie Lueder, please go to http://truecrimebookreviews.com/2011/12/its-time-for-the-2nd-annual-true-crime-book-reviews-awards/
Voting ends 11:59:59 p.m. Central Time on Wednesday, December 28, 2011

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TRUE CRIME BOOK REVIEW 12/15/11--"HE KILLED OUR JANNY"


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Free-Press-Release.com) December 18, 2011 -- The True Crime Book Review is out on "HE KILLED OUR JANNY": A Family's Search for the Truth by Sherrie Lueder. This book review is sure to strike a cord with many and stir up alot of controversy, especially with individuals who have been physically, sexually or emotionally abused.

Following is an exerpt from the review:

... "And thus began Janyce’s fatal journey with a very evil man.
In her new book author Sherrie Lueder recounts the life of Richard and Jaynce Hansen, as told to her by two of Janyce’s children and Court documents. “He Killed Our Janny” doesn’t read so much like a book, per se, but more like written account of a friend’s story. It was a pleasant change from the textbook-style of many of today’s writers. When I was reading, I didn’t want to stop; when I had to put it down, I couldn’t wait to get back to reading. I wanted to know the ending.

But there was one glaring problem – I could never quite garner any sympathy for Jaynce. I don’t wish anyone to suffer physical (or other) abuse from anyone. But when the victim learns her lover has hidden his marriage from her for months and stays with him, then marries him, and later walks outside to keep from hearing the screams of her daughters as they are sexual assaulted, and, despite their please for help, stands frozen as the children are physically beaten, I have NO sympathy when he winds up killing her. NONE!

Oh I know, someone here is going to tell me I don’t know what I would do until I was in that situation. Wrong, I do. If a man, husband or not, sexually assaulted my daughter, I would kill him. And if it means spending the rest of my life in prison, so be it – but he definitely won’t touch her again. If my child was being assaulted and crying for help, you can bet your last dollar I’m going to take an iron skillet to the backside of his head. And when he comes to, I’ll hit him again. And repeat, repeat, repeat."

... "it’s an interesting read and feels more like a friend telling a story than a book. Book voyeurs who are able to tackle tough subject matter will love “He Killed Our Janny” by Sherrie Lueder."

To read the full review follow this link:  http://truecrimebookreviews.com/2011/12/he-killed-our-janny-sherrie-leuder/
http://truecrimebookreviews.com/2011/12/he-killed-our-janny-sherrie-leuder/ Available in paperback, Kindle or Nook format