by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jul 20, 2020 | Heartbreaks & Half-truths, My Publishing Journey
The authors of Heartbreaks & Half-truths: 22 Stories of Mystery & Suspense share their opening lines and the inspiration behind the stories. The cast, in order of appearance: From Burning Desire by KM Rockwood My cousin Sophia leaned in close, her boozy breath...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jul 13, 2020 | Book Reviews
The Alice Network by Kate Quinn My rating: 5 of 5 stars Simply outstanding. Kate Quinn’s historical research is to be commended (thank you, Ms. Quinn, for your author notes and PS at the end of the book; as someone who knows how much time and effort goes into...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jul 6, 2020 | My Publishing Journey
Thanks to COVID-19, all 12 of my previously scheduled author events (mid March to mid June, and then one in mid August) have been cancelled. Was I disappointed? Of course. I cancelled a trip to San Diego and Left Coast Crime, planned for a year. Missed Beeton Honey...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jul 2, 2020 | Book Reviews
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng My rating: 5 of 5 stars The first thing that struck me about Little Fires Everywhere was the unique way Ng frames the thoughts of others, not head hopping, but in the way of “so and so wouldn’t know that…”...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jul 1, 2020 | Greetings