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...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | May 17, 2025 | Authors Helping Authors, Midnight Schemers, One Writer's Journey, Superior Shores Press
It’s my pleasure to introduce you to the very talented donalee Moulton. We “met” when I was Chair of Crime Writers of Canada, and her short story, ‘Maladaptives Anonymous’ is included in Midnight Schemers & Daydream Believers....
by Judy Penz Sheluk | May 4, 2025 | Authors Helping Authors, One Writer's Journey
I first “met” Kaye George through Sisters in Crime Guppy branch, and she was instrumental in helping me to find a publisher (Barking Rain Press) in my early days. It’s hard to believe that was 11 years ago, though throughout those years we’ve...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Apr 19, 2025 | Authors Helping Authors, One Writer's Journey
I’m an absolute sucker for clever “punny” titles and Mrs. Oliver’s Twist, the newest Quinn McFarland Mystery by Saralynn Richard had me at hello. More than that, her recent post on “Interiority” (The Stiletto Gang) got me to...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Apr 12, 2025 | My Publishing Journey, One Writer's Journey
It wasn’t all that long ago when I was terrified of standing in front of an audience to talk about my books. In fact, I even wrote a post about it in 2016. But part of being a successful author is participating in at least some public events, and while I...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Apr 5, 2025 | Authors Helping Authors, One Writer's Journey
I was first introduced to John Bukowski when he submitted his short story, “Wheel of Fortune” for consideration in Larceny & Last Chances: 22 Stories of Mystery & Suspense. I loved the story (especially the ending), making it an easy acceptance for...
