by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jun 26, 2015 | My Publishing Journey, One Writer's Journey
Any original literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work is automatically protected by copyright the moment it’s created. When you own copyright on a work you can control how it’s used. For example, others who want to use the work have to buy or...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jun 19, 2015 | My Publishing Journey, One Writer's Journey
In my previous post in this series, “Photo Shoot,” I wrote about my experience with getting an author photo taken that I actually liked. While it took a bit of scheduling, let’s face it, having your photo taken isn’t exactly what I’d call...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jun 12, 2015 | My Publishing Journey, One Writer's Journey
I’m not much on having my picture taken—no selfies for this self-conscious writer—but part of my publishing contract with Barking Rain Press, signed July 2014, included having a hi-resolution photo of me for The Hanged Man’s Noose. My friend, Nina, likes...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jun 5, 2015 | Interview with an Author
It’s my pleasure to welcome James M. (Jim) Jackson, author of the Seamus McCree mysteries. Not only am I a huge fan of the series, I have Jim to thank for telling me about Barking Rain Press. We first meet Seamus (pronounced Shaymus) McCree in Bad Policy. We learn he...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | May 28, 2015 | My Publishing Journey, One Writer's Journey
In my previous post in this series, After the Contract, I discussed the editing process. Since that time, I’ve been working directly with Sheri Gormley, President & Executive Director of BRP Publishing Group (Barking Rain Press, Virtual Tales and Nitis...
