by Judy Penz Sheluk | Nov 18, 2023 | Guest Posts, One Writer's Journey
I first met Mike Martin while serving on the Crime Writers of Canada Board of Directors as a Regional Rep. Later, with Mike as Chair, I job shadowed him as Vice Chair, and a finer human I’ve yet to meet. It’s my pleasure to introduce you to his...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Nov 4, 2023 | One Writer's Journey
I discovered Shepherd.com last year and have been a fan of the website and initiative ever since. In January 2023, I signed up to be a Founding Member, which affords me some additional opportunities. One of those was to select my 3 Favorite Reads of 2023 (actually...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Oct 28, 2023 | Guest Post, One Writer's Journey
Writing a synopsis is one of the most difficult (and dreaded) tasks an author can face. But my guest today, donalee Moulton, has some advice on what worked for her, and I’ll admit to being both surprised and loving it in equal measure. Take it away, donalee: I...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Oct 14, 2023 | Guest Posts, One Writer's Journey
Every author has their own “secret sauce” when it comes to crafting their books. In today’s guest post, Marilyn Levinson shares 12 things to keep in mind when writing a mystery series, and her advice is spot on. My personal favorite is #8, because...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Oct 7, 2023 | One Writer's Journey
Recently, TIME Magazine published a list of what they consider to be the 100 Best Mystery & Suspense Books of All Time — I’ve read several on this list, but by no means all, and while I might quibble with some of the choices, if you’re looking...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Sep 30, 2023 | Let's Talk About Writing, One Writer's Journey
One of my great pleasures is introducing my readers to new authors, and introducing authors to new readers. I “met” Nannette Potter through my online group, Sisters in Crime Guppy Branch, and learning she had just released her debut novel, offered her a...
