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...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Dec 9, 2023 | One Writer's Journey
If someone had told me back when I started this whole Author Judy persona that I’d be on podcasts and doing webinars, I would have laughed out loud. ME? I’m the girl who everyone felt sorry for in high school when it came to doing a presentation. I still...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Nov 25, 2023 | Guest Posts, One Writer's Journey
Part of my life as an author is presenting PowerPoint webinars for various groups. I “met” Kathy MacLellan while presenting to Capital Crime Writers (based out of Ottawa, Canada) and asked to hear more about her podcast and what was involved in preparing...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Nov 18, 2023 | Guest Posts, One Writer's Journey
I first met Mike Martin while serving on the Crime Writers of Canada Board of Directors as a Regional Rep. Later, with Mike as Chair, I job shadowed him as Vice Chair, and a finer human I’ve yet to meet. It’s my pleasure to introduce you to his...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Nov 4, 2023 | One Writer's Journey
I discovered Shepherd.com last year and have been a fan of the website and initiative ever since. In January 2023, I signed up to be a Founding Member, which affords me some additional opportunities. One of those was to select my 3 Favorite Reads of 2023 (actually...
