by Judy Penz Sheluk | Oct 10, 2021 | One Writer's Journey
Simcoe Reads. Seven Books. Seven Libraries. One Winner. Celebrity Champion. Doesn’t that just sound ever so fancy? In truth, it’s an incredible honor, but that comes with a considerable amount of responsibility. Because I wasn’t championing one of my...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Oct 7, 2021 | My Publishing Journey, One Writer's Journey
Do you remember having to write about your summer vacations when you went back to school each year? I always wondered if others had spent a summer more exciting than mine, which was mostly about swimming, fishing, boating, and catching frogs. Back when I was a kid, my...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Oct 3, 2021 | Book Reviews, One Writer's Journey
Someone Is Watching by Joy Fielding My rating: 4 of 5 stars I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this book, despite the fact that the protagonist, Bailey Carpenter, is brutally raped in the beginning (a daring plot premise for Fielding to undertake). In fact, I...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Sep 23, 2021 | Book Reviews, One Writer's Journey
Run Away by Harlan Coben My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the first book by Harlan Coben that I’ve read, but it definitely won’t be my last. The writing is polished, the characters well defined, and the plot interesting. In fact, I probably would have given...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Sep 17, 2021 | Book Reviews, One Writer's Journey
Crow Lake by Mary Lawson My rating: 5 of 5 stars I’m late to the party on this one, which was first published in 2002, but I’m glad that I finally discovered it. One of the most beautifully written books I’ve ever read, the language is so precise,...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Sep 12, 2021 | Book Reviews, One Writer's Journey
No More Secrets by Joanne Guidoccio My rating: 5 of 5 stars I’ve had this book on my Kindle for a while now, and had all but forgotten about it (been doing paperbacks this summer). I’m glad I remembered. This was such an enjoyable read, and I can almost...
