by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jul 20, 2014 | One Writer's Journey
If you’re a writer, you’re probably used to rejection. After all, it comes with the territory. But if you’re one of the lucky ones, you can learn from it. Such was the case with my first real attempt at a mystery short story, Plan D. I hadn’t really thought about...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jun 26, 2014 | Guilt by Association
Recently I had the good fortune to attend Bloody Words 2014, a convention for mystery readers and authors (aspiring, emerging and established). This wasn’t my first Bloody Words—I also attended the 2012 edition—but it will be my last. Not because I didn’t enjoy every...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | May 23, 2014 | Guest Posts
Recently author/editor Ramona DeFelice Long wrote an exceptional post on how to make the most of your writing time — even if you only have one hour a day. Here are some of the key points that resonated with me: Preparing for a Writing Hour “What is your most...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | May 3, 2014 | One Writer's Journey
In an interview by Leslie Karst, Sue Grafton, author of the popular “alphabet” mystery series starring Kinsey Millhone, was asked about her concept of “the shadow.” “Your shadow is the pieces of yourself that you repress and deny,” Grafton explained....
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Mar 28, 2014 | One Writer's Journey
If you’re a regular follower of my blog, you’ll know that I’ve recently been commissioned to write a Marketing 101 column for First Draft, the bi-monthly newsletter of Sisters in Crime – Guppies. For those of you unfamiliar with SinC-Guppies, it’s...
