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 | Apr 3, 2025 | Larceny & Last Chances, My Publishing Journey, One Writer's Journey, Superior Shores Press
The Derringer Awards shortlist was announced on April 1st by the Short Mystery Fiction Society. All stories are blind-judged, which makes making the shortlist not just an honor, but validation. I’m so grateful that my short story, THE LAST CHANCE COALITION, made...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Feb 15, 2025 | Larceny & Last Chances, My Publishing Journey, Superior Shores Press
I’m still in celebration mode for the news that Larceny & Last Chances has made the short list for the inaugural 2025 Derringer Award for Best Anthology. While only members of the Short Mystery Fiction Society can vote (April 1 to April 30), I am hoping to...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Feb 2, 2025 | Larceny & Last Chances, My Publishing Journey, Superior Shores Press
Announced Saturday, February 1, 2025 by the Short Mystery Fiction Society. In all there were 251 submissions by 172 people for 56 titles. I am so grateful for this incredible honor. February 1, 2025: The Derringer Award for Best Anthology 2025 finalists are:...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jun 18, 2024 | Larceny & Last Chances, My Publishing Journey, Superior Shores Press
At long last, it’s launch day for Larceny & Last Chances: 22 Stories of Mystery & Suspense! If you’ve already pre-ordered the book, thank you! It should be on its way to you. If you haven’t, you can find it at your favorite retailer at...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jun 1, 2024 | Larceny & Last Chances, My Publishing Journey
Asking another author to read an ARC (Advance Reader Copy — uncorrected proof) of your book in the hope of getting a blurb for the back cover and/or inside of the book is nerve-racking. First, you never know if they’ll have the time, and second, you...
