Hal Boedeker, Orlando Sentinel, on TV and Mommy's Little Girl, the story of Caylee Anthony
How often do you hear a book review on local news?
Just about never. But WKMG-Channel 6'sMike DeForest turned reviewer last night and gave a thumbs-up to a new, 352-page book about the Casey Anthony case. The book: "Mommy's Little Girl" by Diane Fanning. It will be out in early November. Read more...
Women in Crime Ink blog post Is Malignant Narcissism the Answer?
If the question is Casey Anthony, it may very well be. Dr. Erich Fromm coined the phrase, but Dr. Otto Kernberg became the expert on it. He defines malignant narcissism as being in the middle of the spectrum ranging from Narcissistic Personality Disorder and full-blown psychopathology. Read more...
Review of MOMMY'S LITTLE GIRL by Hal Boedeker, Orlando Sentinel: ""Mommy's Little Girl" in no way can be construed as a pro-Casey Anthony book."
Jeanne Jakle, San Antonio Express News, writes about Diane Fanning and MOMMY'S LITTLE GIRL.
Coming November 3 from St. Martin's Press
The first full-length, in depth account of the Caylee Anthony case
When news broke of nearly three-year-old Caylee Anthony's disappearance from her home in Florida in July 2007, there was a huge outpouring of sympathy across the nation. The search for Caylee made front-page headlines. But there was a huge question mark hanging over the case: the girl's mother.
•Why did Casey Anthony wait one full month before reporting her daughter missing?
•Why were searches on chloroform and missing children found on her computer?
• Why did she go out partying with friends less than one week after Caylee disappeared?
As the investigation continued and suspicions mounted, Casey became the prime suspect. In October, based on new evidence against Casey—her erratic behavior and lies, her car that showed signs of human decomposition—a grand jury indicted the young single mother. Then, two months later, police found Caylee’s remains a quarter of a mile away from the Anthony home.
Casey pled not guilty to charges of murder in the first degree, and she continues to protest her innocence. Did she or didn’t she kill Caylee? This is the story of one of the most shocking, confusing, and horrific crimes in modern American history.
Jim: "Excellent writing. The book reads like a novel, so well organized and researched. It's definitely a step above."
Bontie: "I just finished the book. I am amazed, totally amazed at the whole case. There is no question that Diane did a master's job writing this book."
Johanna: "What a page turner!... I was not able to put it down and finished it in the middle of the night.
Nile: "It was weird, since most of us rading, know what major discovery is about to take place, so we know all what has to come and what kind of impact it will have, and yet, it is still gripping to read."
Joanna: "I got your book and I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!! Can't put it down."
Mike DeForest, WKMG-TV: "I'm sitting on a couch in our newsroom, pouring through the advance copy of your book. Unbelievable stuff!"
Women in Crime Ink blog post Let's Get Serious
It is easy get distracted by the bizarre in the unfolding Casey Anthony story. It seems like every time you turn around, there is something new. A defense attorney under investigation by the bar trying to smuggle a bracelet his client; a PR flack hiding behind an alias Read more...
No matter how bad the mother, every young girl is Mommy's Little Girl.
