by Judy Penz Sheluk | Aug 7, 2020 | My Publishing Journey
Well, to say I’m pumped would be an understatement. I had NO idea that A Fool’s Journey AND The Best Laid Plans: 21 Stories of Mystery & Suspense had been long listed for the Killer Nashville Readers’ Choice Award until a reader messaged me on...
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 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 | Jun 18, 2020 | Heartbreaks & Half-truths, My Publishing Journey
Where does the time go? Last October, I sent out a callout for submissions for Heartbreaks & Half-truths. Would the theme resonate with authors? Thankfully, it did, and come mid January I was reading 105 stories and culling them down to the final 22. And now,...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jun 4, 2020 | My Publishing Journey
Doesn’t that sound strange? How can a human be a Chair? And yet, that’s what I am and I couldn’t be more proud or honoured. Here is the official press release. Thanks to everyone who has ever believed in me, and all who have followed my journey. You...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jun 1, 2020 | Heartbreaks & Half-truths, New Release Mondays
Hurray! It started last October with a callout for submissions, which closed mid January. Since then, I’ve been hard at work, reading and selecting stories, formatting the manuscript for trade paperback and e-book, and working on the cover art. I should say that...
