by Judy Penz Sheluk | May 5, 2026 | My Publishing Journey, News, Views & Clues, Newsletters
A FATAL AFFAIR: THE MURDER OF HELEN GRIER Amanda and I completed our first draft by April 30 (as was the goal) and are currently doing a read through for edits. We’re clocking in at about 50,000 words for the main text, which was our objective. Once we’ve...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Apr 11, 2026 | My Publishing Journey, News, Views & Clues, Newsletters
A FATAL AFFAIR: THE MURDER OF HELEN GRIER Amanda Capper and I are getting closer to a completed first draft. The goal has always been April 30 and we “might” make it. There is a lot of research and even more rabbit holes, not to mention the learning curve...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jun 14, 2025 | Authors Helping Authors, One Writer's Journey
It is my pleasure to introduce you to Derringer Award-winning author C.W. Blackwell and his latest collection of crime stories. C.W. also has a wonderful story in Midnight Schemers & Daydream Believers and I have included the first four paragraphs of that story...
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...
