by Judy Penz Sheluk | Oct 8, 2022 | Let's Talk About Writing, One Writer's Journey
Like many authors, my mystery writing publishing journey began with the publication of a short story. That was 2014, and since that time I’ve written and published seven full-length novels, edited and produced three multi-author short story anthologies of mystery and...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Oct 1, 2022 | Behind the Story, One Writer's Journey
In preparing for an upcoming speaking engagement I’ve been thinking a lot about writing novels and short fiction. A question that often comes up relates to theme. “What’s your book about?” someone asks. The easy answer is the plot—this happens and then this happens,...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Sep 24, 2022 | Let's Talk About Writing, My Publishing Journey
You’ve written the book, it’s gone through editing, proofreading, formatting, cover art…the list goes on. As an author, you think, “I’ve done it.” But there’s one final, but very important, step. Getting advance reviews to...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Sep 17, 2022 | Let's Talk About Writing, One Writer's Journey
Writers are an odd bunch. I believe most of us are a little reclusive by nature, and isn’t writing the perfect answer to someone who likes to be alone? Sitting quietly, putting words on the page? Sipping a coffee, cat or dog sleeping at our feet. Of course, this...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Sep 10, 2022 | Behind the Story, One Writer's Journey
It’s my pleasure to welcome back fellow Sister in Crime Lois Winston, who is here today to share her take on dysfunctional families. Take it away, Lois: As authors, we’re often told to write what we know. That’s not always possible for those of us who write...
