by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jul 7, 2021 | Book Reviews, One Writer's Journey
Secrets of the Great Ocean Liners by John G Sayers My rating: 5 of 5 stars I’ve never been on a cruise ship, and to be honest, the thought of doing one in present day holds no appeal to me, but both my parents immigrated to Canada, from England, in 1952. My...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jul 1, 2021 | Book Reviews, One Writer's Journey
Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah My rating: 5 of 5 stars At once a coming of age novel and the story of a lifelong friendship, Firefly Lane explores the lives of Katie Mularcky and Tullulah “Tully” Hart as they grow together, apart, and together again over...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jun 28, 2021 | Behind the Scenes, One Writer's Journey
I have an innate curiosity, a thirst to find out more about someone or something or somewhere. My husband tends to find that “nosey” side of me somewhat exasperating, so it was nice to learn that Susan Jane Wright, author of ‘Madeline in the...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jun 25, 2021 | Book Reviews, One Writer's Journey
Find You First by Linwood Barclay My rating: 5 of 5 stars You can’t go wrong with Linwood Barclay, but in Find You First, Barclay has outdone himself. A wickedly clever premise of Miles Cookson, a dying billionaire looking for the adult children he fathered via...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jun 22, 2021 | Behind the Scenes, One Writer's Journey
When an aspiring author asks me for my best advice, I always say the same two things: “Butt in chair, fingers on keyboard” and “Reading is the best teacher.” It’s the latter that resonates with Robert Weibezahl, author of ‘Just Like...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jun 21, 2021 | Book Reviews, One Writer's Journey
Last Shot by Alice Bienia My rating: 5 of 5 stars How far would you go if you knew it was your last shot at redemption? At winning, no matter the cost, either personally or professionally? What if the last shot belonged to the villain instead of the hero? Those are...