by Judy Penz Sheluk | Oct 7, 2026 | A Fatal Affair, My Publishing Journey, News, Views & Clues
Summer is (sadly) over, my golf leagues have come to an all-too-soon end, and there’s a nip in the air, even the most glorious autumn days. That must mean it’s time for my Fall newsletter. And because it’s been a while, I have plenty of news....
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Aug 9, 2026 | One Writer's Journey, Polls & Surveys
Do you post reviews on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Chapters.Indigo, Kobo or Goodreads? If you’re an author, the answer is probably “yes.” That’s because, as an author, you know the value of a review. But what if you’re “just” a reader? (I should clarify that there is...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jun 5, 2026 | My Publishing Journey, News, Views & Clues
A FATAL AFFAIR: THE MURDER OF HELEN GRIER We did it! AFA is now in the hands of five trusted beta readers. It’s hard to resist the urge to keep tinkering, but we have a really tight timeline to publication date, and we have read and reread the text so many times...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | May 5, 2026 | My Publishing Journey, News, Views & Clues, Newsletters
A FATAL AFFAIR: THE MURDER OF HELEN GRIER Amanda and I completed our first draft by April 30 (as was the goal) and are currently doing a read through for edits. We’re clocking in at about 50,000 words for the main text, which was our objective. Once we’ve...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Apr 11, 2026 | My Publishing Journey, News, Views & Clues, Newsletters
A FATAL AFFAIR: THE MURDER OF HELEN GRIER Amanda Capper and I are getting closer to a completed first draft. The goal has always been April 30 and we “might” make it. There is a lot of research and even more rabbit holes, not to mention the learning curve...
