by Judy Penz Sheluk | Aug 9, 2026 | One Writer's Journey, Polls & Surveys
Do you post reviews on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Chapters.Indigo, Kobo or Goodreads? If you’re an author, the answer is probably “yes.” That’s because, as an author, you know the value of a review. But what if you’re “just” a reader? (I should clarify that there is...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | May 5, 2026 | My Publishing Journey, News, Views & Clues, Newsletters
A FATAL AFFAIR: THE MURDER OF HELEN GRIER Amanda and I completed our first draft by April 30 (as was the goal) and are currently doing a read through for edits. We’re clocking in at about 50,000 words for the main text, which was our objective. Once we’ve...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Apr 11, 2026 | My Publishing Journey, News, Views & Clues, Newsletters
A FATAL AFFAIR: THE MURDER OF HELEN GRIER Amanda Capper and I are getting closer to a completed first draft. The goal has always been April 30 and we “might” make it. There is a lot of research and even more rabbit holes, not to mention the learning curve...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Feb 5, 2026 | Once Upon a Time, One Writer's Journey
A new monthly series, which I’ve decided to call “Once Upon a Time”—a look at my writing journey. This one was originally published February 12, 2016 (or 10 years and a 100+ public speaking experiences later…) I’m one of those people who...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jan 20, 2026 | My Publishing Journey, Newsletters
In late December 2022, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. As a 14-year survivor, convinced “10 years” was the magic number, I was unprepared for such news. But here’s the thing. Cancer doesn’t care if you’ve had it before. It...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Nov 5, 2025 | News, Views & Clues, One Writer's Journey
UPDATE: A FATAL AFFAIR: THE MURDER OF HELEN GRIER Last month I told you about my latest project, A Fatal Affair: The Murder of Helen Grier, which I’ll be co-authoring with Amanda Capper, a lifelong resident of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, and a fellow author and...
