by Judy Penz Sheluk | Feb 3, 2024 | Introducing You To, One Writer's Journey
A while back, I shared the news of the storage unit flood that destroyed most of our belongings, artwork included, but hey, I’m an eternal optimist, even when life seems inclined to give me more lemons than lemonade. Part of being an optimist means looking for...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jan 20, 2024 | Introducing You To, One Writer's Journey
Never underestimate the power of the creative mind, and some minds are definitely more creative than others. Joanna Vander Vlugt is one such creative force, an author, illustrator, podcaster, and the powerhouse behind SAM Magazine, where I was recently interviewed by...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jan 6, 2024 | One Writer's Journey
True confession time. I’ve actually been known to check out the latest “news feed” on Harry and Meghan, Keith and Nicole, or Taylor and Kelce (though I do draw the line at clicking on anything about any Kardashian). And (head held down in shame),...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Dec 23, 2023 | Let's Talk About Writing, One Writer's Journey
This blog was originally posted in January 2022, but a recent discussion on the Sisters in Crime daily digest prompted me to send it out once again. That’s because many newbie writers make the mistake of being “clever” and quoting lyrics with...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Dec 9, 2023 | One Writer's Journey
If someone had told me back when I started this whole Author Judy persona that I’d be on podcasts and doing webinars, I would have laughed out loud. ME? I’m the girl who everyone felt sorry for in high school when it came to doing a presentation. I still...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Nov 25, 2023 | Guest Posts, One Writer's Journey
Part of my life as an author is presenting PowerPoint webinars for various groups. I “met” Kathy MacLellan while presenting to Capital Crime Writers (based out of Ottawa, Canada) and asked to hear more about her podcast and what was involved in preparing...
