My Crime Writers of Canada Journey

by | May 24, 2019 | One Writer's Journey | 26 comments

On Thursday, May 23, I was elected to the position of Vice Chair of Crime Writers of Canada. The term runs from June 1, 2019 to May 31, 2020, after which time I will assume the role of Chair. The Board is entirely by volunteers, each of us trying to give back, pay forward, and make a difference to the Canadian crime writing landscape.

For me, it’s such an incredible honor. I first joined CWC in 2012 as an aspiring author. In 2015, I became a PAM (Professional Author Member), with two published short stories and the release of my debut mystery, The Hanged Man’s Noose. In 2017, I joined the Board as a Regional Representative for Toronto/Southwestern Ontario, and in 2018-2019, I served as a Director for the region.

Crime Writers of Canada is a wonderful non-profit organization that supports all facets and sub genres of crime writing in Canada. To learn more about it, click here.

26 Comments

  1. Karen E. Neary
    Karen E. Neary on June 1, 2019 at 10:49 am

    Wonderful accomplishment, Judy! Congratulations!

  2. Sheri Levy
    Sheri Levy on May 29, 2019 at 7:11 am

    Congratualtions, Judy.You have become a successful writer and having fun creating exciting novels.

  3. Ricky Bush
    Ricky Bush on May 25, 2019 at 1:09 pm

    Fantastic! Congratulations Judy!

    • Judy Penz Sheluk
      Judy Penz Sheluk on May 26, 2019 at 8:35 am

      Thanks Ricky. Hope to see you in San Diego!

  4. Ellen Byron
    Ellen Byron on May 24, 2019 at 11:45 am

    Congrats, that’s so exciting! Oooh, I’m friends with a celebrity. 😉

    • Judy Penz Sheluk
      Judy Penz Sheluk on May 24, 2019 at 4:01 pm

      And to think, Ellen, I thought the same about you 🙂

  5. Micki Browning
    Micki Browning on May 24, 2019 at 10:40 am

    Congratulations! Well deserved!

    • Judy Penz Sheluk
      Judy Penz Sheluk on May 24, 2019 at 11:06 am

      Thank you…and I suspect you will soon be Guppy Prez.

  6. Lesley A Diehl
    Lesley A Diehl on May 24, 2019 at 10:02 am

    Congratulations!

  7. Kaye George
    Kaye George on May 24, 2019 at 8:47 am

    Wow–congrats!! They know a shining star when they see one.

    • Judy Penz Sheluk
      Judy Penz Sheluk on May 24, 2019 at 8:49 am

      Thank you Kaye, that’s kind of you to say. I had so many wonderful role models at CWC and hope I can do them justice.

  8. Susan D
    Susan D on May 24, 2019 at 8:45 am

    Big congratulations, Judy. I am so impressed and not the least bit surprised.

    • Judy Penz Sheluk
      Judy Penz Sheluk on May 24, 2019 at 8:50 am

      Thanks Susan. We need to recruit you as a member and a Regional Rep for Toronto! Think about it for 2020 🙂

  9. Joanne Guidoccio
    Joanne Guidoccio on May 24, 2019 at 8:40 am

    Congrats Judy! 🙂

  11. Rose
    Rose on May 24, 2019 at 8:17 am

    Congratulations Judy! You do so much to help writers. This next part of your journey is a natural progression. This is great news!

  12. Jodi Rath
    Jodi Rath on May 24, 2019 at 7:59 am

    What a wonderful way to give back, Judy! You truly do so much for other writers and I’m so happy to “cyber” know you!

    • Judy Penz Sheluk
      Judy Penz Sheluk on May 24, 2019 at 8:52 am

      Thank you Jodi. It’s great to know you as well!

  13. Susan Van Kirk
    Susan Van Kirk on May 24, 2019 at 7:35 am

    Congratulations, Judy. This is wonderful!