by Judy Penz Sheluk | Apr 7, 2017 | One Writer's Journey
One of the most common questions I receive when I attend author events is “What did you do before you were an author?” The question sparked the idea for a blog series, and so far it’s proven to be very popular with authors and readers alike. Because...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Mar 24, 2017 | My Publishing Journey, One Writer's Journey
I’m beyond excited to announce that the sequel to THE HANGED MAN’S NOOSE has been picked up by Barking Rain Press for publication in March 2018. If you’re wondering what that has to do with golf, here’s the first hint: the title is A HOLE IN...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Mar 10, 2017 | One Writer's Journey
This past Saturday, I was invited to a “Meet the Local Author” event at the Essa Public Library in Angus, Ontario. There was a terrific turnout, and I was able to chat with a number of attendees before and after the event. One of the most common questions...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Feb 17, 2017 | One Writer's Journey
“There was a moment when I changed from an amateur to a professional. I assumed the burden of a profession, which is to write even when you don’t want to, don’t much like what you’re writing, and aren’t writing particularly well.” Agatha Christie. I spent the better...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Feb 3, 2017 | One Writer's Journey
I’m going to let you in on a secret: I procrastinate, even when I have a deadline looming large—or perhaps because I do and suddenly it all begins to feel a bit overwhelming. Here are my top 5 ways to fritter away the time I should spend writing: Pinterest: Don’t get...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jan 19, 2017 | One Writer's Journey
When I started writing Skeletons in the Attic, I wanted to create a fictional town that readers could believe in. I also wanted my protagonist, Calamity (Callie) Barnstable, to be a fish out of water. I decided to make Callie a single woman born and raised in the...
