Publication News!

by | Mar 24, 2017 | My Publishing Journey, One Writer's Journey | 33 comments

I’m beyond excited to announce that the sequel to THE HANGED MAN’S NOOSE has been picked up by Barking Rain Press for publication in March 2018. If you’re wondering what that has to do with golf, here’s the first hint: the title is A HOLE IN ONE, and yes, the murder takes place on a golf course…more details closer to publication.

Those of you who know me personally (or have friended me on Facebook) know that I’m a passionate (if not particularly good) golfer. I wish I could say I was allowed to write off some of my golf games in the name of research, but alas, such was not the case. That said, I’ve played plenty of nasty par 3s that served as a template for the crime scene.

What happens now that the contract has been signed? That depends on the individual publisher. With Barking Rain, it means that I’ve had to break down the manuscript into 52 separate .rtf documents (one per chapter). The co-editors have been assigned (thank you Ti Locke and Anita Lock for taking this on) and our deadlines have been set for each stage of the editing process as we prepare for ARCs (Advance Reader Copies) by October 31st.

Stay tuned. The journey has just begun. FORE!

 

 

If you haven’t read THE HANGED MAN’S NOOSE, you can find it at all the usual suspects in trade paperback, Kindle, Kobo, and Nook. Read some of the reviews here. 

 

 

33 Comments

  1. jensoosar
    jensoosar on March 25, 2017 at 4:30 pm

    Exciting news, Judy! You have been working hard!

    • Judy Penz Sheluk
      Judy Penz Sheluk on March 25, 2017 at 6:42 pm

      Thanks Jennifer. I’m quite excited!

  2. Cynthia Kuhn
    Cynthia Kuhn on March 24, 2017 at 7:26 pm

    Congratulations, Judy! Wonderful news!

    • Judy Penz Sheluk
      Judy Penz Sheluk on March 24, 2017 at 8:08 pm

      Thanks so much Cynthia

  3. Kristina Stanley
    Kristina Stanley on March 24, 2017 at 4:36 pm

    Congrats Judy. I’ll be first on the list to read it!

    • Judy Penz Sheluk
      Judy Penz Sheluk on March 24, 2017 at 4:38 pm

      I’m hoping you’ll read the ARC and do a blurb for me 🙂

      • Kristina Stanley
        Kristina Stanley on March 24, 2017 at 5:31 pm

        Of course! I would be honored!

        • Judy Penz Sheluk
          Judy Penz Sheluk on March 24, 2017 at 6:37 pm

          Thank you Kristina

        • Judy Penz Sheluk
          Judy Penz Sheluk on March 25, 2017 at 8:57 am

          Great. Thanks Kristina. I’ll definitely keep you in the loop!

          • Kristina Stanley
            Kristina Stanley on March 25, 2017 at 9:34 am

            I’m looking forward to it.

  4. Jennifer Berg, mystery writer
    Jennifer Berg, mystery writer on March 24, 2017 at 2:01 pm

    Congratulations, Judy! That is exciting news. Do you know if it will be out this year or in 2018?

    • Judy Penz Sheluk
      Judy Penz Sheluk on March 24, 2017 at 2:35 pm

      Hi Jennifer, the ARCs will be ready by Oct. 31st. The book will be released March 8, 2018, just in time for my visit to Left Coast Crime, Reno! Already signed up.

  5. Catherine Dilts
    Catherine Dilts on March 24, 2017 at 1:43 pm

    Congratulations!

    • Judy Penz Sheluk
      Judy Penz Sheluk on March 24, 2017 at 2:34 pm

      Thanks so much Catherine!

  6. PA De Voe
    PA De Voe on March 24, 2017 at 1:15 pm

    Wonderful news! Congratulations!

    • Judy Penz Sheluk
      Judy Penz Sheluk on March 24, 2017 at 1:28 pm

      Thank you Pam!

  7. Susan D
    Susan D on March 24, 2017 at 10:55 am

    Well done, Judy!

    • Judy Penz Sheluk
      Judy Penz Sheluk on March 24, 2017 at 10:59 am

      Thanks Susan. Doing a happy dance.

  8. eightpawswriting
    eightpawswriting on March 24, 2017 at 10:46 am

    Hooray! It has happened! Can’t wait to read A Hole in One! Is that the cover?
    Another awesome book on your list of accomplishments.

    • Judy Penz Sheluk
      Judy Penz Sheluk on March 24, 2017 at 10:58 am

      Thanks Sheri. Yes, it has happened 🙂

  9. Joanne Guidoccio
    Joanne Guidoccio on March 24, 2017 at 10:26 am

    Congrats Judy! I’m looking forward to reading A Hole in One. 🙂

    • Judy Penz Sheluk
      Judy Penz Sheluk on March 24, 2017 at 10:28 am

      Thank you Joanne!

  10. Arlene
    Arlene on March 24, 2017 at 9:53 am

    That’s great! Wonderful news

    • Judy Penz Sheluk
      Judy Penz Sheluk on March 24, 2017 at 9:55 am

      Thanks Arlene!

    • Judy Penz Sheluk
      Judy Penz Sheluk on March 24, 2017 at 9:36 am

      Thanks Debra! See you at Malice?

  12. Grace Topping
    Grace Topping on March 24, 2017 at 9:12 am

    Congratulations, Judy. That’s terrific news. Hope to see you at Malice.

    • Judy Penz Sheluk
      Judy Penz Sheluk on March 24, 2017 at 9:37 am

      I’ll be there. We have to meet up Grace!

  13. vweisfeld.com
    vweisfeld.com on March 24, 2017 at 8:56 am

    Awesome! So glad you’re receiving this well deserved validation!

    • Judy Penz Sheluk
      Judy Penz Sheluk on March 24, 2017 at 9:37 am

      Thank you Victoria! I hope you’ll consider reviewing it again.

  14. Susan Van Kirk
    Susan Van Kirk on March 24, 2017 at 8:18 am

    Congratulations, Judy!

    • Judy Penz Sheluk
      Judy Penz Sheluk on March 24, 2017 at 8:24 am

      Thank you Susan!