by Judy Penz Sheluk | Aug 1, 2025 | News, Views & Clues, One Writer's Journey
Killer Nashville Readers’ Choice Award Last month, I told you that Larceny & Last Chances had been shortlisted in the Silver Falchion Best Anthology category. The shortlist and eventual winner is determined by a panel of independent judges. But I’ve...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jul 1, 2025 | Greetings, One Writer's Journey
Happy Canada Day! I’m a first generation Canadian, born and raised in Toronto, the only child of German immigrants who came to Canada (via Post-War England). I am grateful every day to live in a country where immigrants are welcome, where women’s rights...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jun 21, 2025 | Authors Helping Authors, One Writer's Journey
I’ve known Karen Grose since our days shared on the Board of Directors at Crime Writers of Canada. I’m a fan of Karen as a person, and admire her as an author. It’s my pleasure to introduce you to her latest book, All June Left Behind. Title: All...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jun 14, 2025 | Authors Helping Authors, One Writer's Journey
It is my pleasure to introduce you to Derringer Award-winning author C.W. Blackwell and his latest collection of crime stories. C.W. also has a wonderful story in Midnight Schemers & Daydream Believers and I have included the first four paragraphs of that story...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jun 7, 2025 | Midnight Schemers, On Writing, One Writer's Journey, Superior Shores Press
A Guest post by Charlie Kondek Recently, I’ve been able to spend time talking with other writers about how we come up with crime stories, and it’s really helped articulate my process. I’ve been sharing my ideas with Judy as we and other contributors to the new...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | May 24, 2025 | Larceny & Last Chances, Let's Talk About Writing, Midnight Schemers, Superior Shores Press
I’m delighted to share this post on writing by Julie Hastrup. Her short story in Larceny & Last Chances, ‘Skeeter’s Bar & Grill,’ was shortlisted for Best Short Story in the 2024 Derringer Awards. Her latest story, ‘Dinner at...
