Serial killer Bobby Joe Long, the subject of my book, BOUND TO DIE, was executed at Florida State Prison on May 23, 2019 at 6:22 pm. I arrived at the prison on that day and was directed to a field across from the prison where police were heavily monitoring an anti-death penalty demonstration. It was being conducted like an old time religious revival meeting with singing and speeches that included remarks by priests and Long's son and daughter. She maintained cell phone contact with their mother, who was inside the prison waiting for Long to receive the lethal injection after 34 years on Death Row. Other witnesses in the prison included surviving family members of those murdered by Long and victim Lisa McVey, who had been allowed to live. When his death was announced, I did not have the expected sense of closure, but since I had been involved in researching, writing and speaking about this case for 24 years, I was relieved and thankful that justice had finally been served.
Anna Flowers

A cousin of the author's, Irvin Rippons, talks with her about her books "Murder at Wayside Antiques" and "Wanton Woman" at a signing in the quaint Never on Tuesday bookstore in Cambridge, Md. Rippons, who is compiling a history of the Flowers family took the occasion to share some photos and research material.

The author signed over one hundred hard and soft back copies of "Wanton Woman" for crowds attending at the Historical Library in the downtown square. Since then this book, about the infamous 1940s murders and subsequent trials has continued to sell significantly throughout the state. 

Anna talks about her book, "Wanton Woman" and presents a chart of principle characters at the Junior League luncheon at Eau Gallie Yacht Club.

Marie Gibson singing the "Ballad of Sue Logue," composed by her husband Col. Hal Gibson and based on Anna Flowers' new book, "Wanton Woman". The Junior League of Melbourne hosted this event held at the Eau Gallie Yatch Club.

Speaking on a panel at the FMWA Sleuthfest in Deerfield Beach, Anna Flowers displays her new book, WANTON WOMAN. The three day Mystery Writers of American Writers' Convention is one of the largest in the nation.

Anna chats with her son, Dr. Ben Brotemarkle at her signing of "Wanton Woman" at Barnes & Noble, Merritt Island. Ben, also an author, is Director of the Florida Historical Society, Cocoa Village.

Anna Flowers spoke and signed her new book, WANTON WOMAN at a capacity crowd fundraiser luncheon at the Indian River Colony Club in Vierra, FL for The Red Hatters and other guests.

Anna Flowers spoke and signed her new book, WANTON WOMAN at a capacity crowd fundraiser luncheon at the Indian River Colony Club in Vierra, FL for The Red Hatters and other guests

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