by Judy Penz Sheluk | Mar 9, 2024 | One Writer's Journey
In January 2020, my Events page listed 18 author events, everything from local libraries, military book clubs, and outdoor fairs, to Left Coast Crime San Diego. And then COVID-19 hit in March and one by one, every event was cancelled. As authors, we learned to pivot....
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Feb 10, 2024 | Introducing You To, One Writer's Journey
It’s my pleasure to introduce you to Virginia Kelly, and her first mystery, TANGLED SECRETS: A GABI ESPINOSA MYSTERY, released January 2024. Her previous eight published titles are romantic suspense novels. Virginia is a member of Sisters in Crime and the Guppy...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Feb 3, 2024 | Introducing You To, One Writer's Journey
A while back, I shared the news of the storage unit flood that destroyed most of our belongings, artwork included, but hey, I’m an eternal optimist, even when life seems inclined to give me more lemons than lemonade. Part of being an optimist means looking for...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jan 20, 2024 | Introducing You To, One Writer's Journey
Never underestimate the power of the creative mind, and some minds are definitely more creative than others. Joanna Vander Vlugt is one such creative force, an author, illustrator, podcaster, and the powerhouse behind SAM Magazine, where I was recently interviewed by...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jan 6, 2024 | One Writer's Journey
True confession time. I’ve actually been known to check out the latest “news feed” on Harry and Meghan, Keith and Nicole, or Taylor and Kelce (though I do draw the line at clicking on anything about any Kardashian). And (head held down in shame),...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Dec 23, 2023 | Let's Talk About Writing, One Writer's Journey
This blog was originally posted in January 2022, but a recent discussion on the Sisters in Crime daily digest prompted me to send it out once again. That’s because many newbie writers make the mistake of being “clever” and quoting lyrics with...
