by Judy Penz Sheluk | Apr 5, 2025 | Authors Helping Authors, One Writer's Journey
I was first introduced to John Bukowski when he submitted his short story, “Wheel of Fortune” for consideration in Larceny & Last Chances: 22 Stories of Mystery & Suspense. I loved the story (especially the ending), making it an easy acceptance for...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Apr 3, 2025 | Larceny & Last Chances, My Publishing Journey, One Writer's Journey, Superior Shores Press
The Derringer Awards shortlist was announced on April 1st by the Short Mystery Fiction Society. All stories are blind-judged, which makes making the shortlist not just an honor, but validation. I’m so grateful that my short story, THE LAST CHANCE COALITION, made...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Mar 29, 2025 | Authors Helping Authors, One Writer's Journey
I’m not sure when I first met Debra Goldstein — it might have been at Malice Domestic in 2016 — but I do remember having coffee with her at Bouchercon Toronto in 2017. In addition to be a really fine writer and interesting person, Debra is also a...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Mar 15, 2025 | Authors Helping Authors, One Writer's Journey
Those of you who follow me faithfully know that I’m a big believer in Authors Helping Authors. Much of that is done quietly behind the scenes, and if everything works as it should, it’s also reciprocal. Over the last three years, I’ve had a lot of...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Mar 8, 2025 | Authors Helping Authors, One Writer's Journey
I’ll be honest, I get a LOT of requests from authors asking to be showcased in this “Authors Helping Authors” series. I’d love to accommodate them all, but I only post on Saturdays, and I leave a couple of Saturdays a month open for my own...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Mar 1, 2025 | Authors Helping Authors, One Writer's Journey
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Bethany Maines on two Superior Shores Anthologies: Moonlight & Misadventure and Larceny & Last Chances. A consummate professional and a really fine writer, Bethany’s sense of humor shines through her perfectly...
