by Judy Penz Sheluk | Aug 16, 2018 | My Publishing Journey
It’s been four years since I signed my first book contract for The Hanged Man’s Noose in July 2014, and three years since it was published. If someone had told me then that I’d have three novels published, with another one coming out in a...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Oct 16, 2014 | Interview with a Publisher
On October 26, 2014, Carrick Publishing will launch World Enough and Crime, a crime fiction anthology featuring 22 authors. I’m proud to say that I am included amongst this very accomplished group. Recently, I sat down with Donna Carrick to find out more about Carrick...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jul 20, 2014 | One Writer's Journey
If you’re a writer, you’re probably used to rejection. After all, it comes with the territory. But if you’re one of the lucky ones, you can learn from it. Such was the case with my first real attempt at a mystery short story, Plan D. I hadn’t really thought about...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jun 26, 2014 | Guilt by Association
Recently I had the good fortune to attend Bloody Words 2014, a convention for mystery readers and authors (aspiring, emerging and established). This wasn’t my first Bloody Words—I also attended the 2012 edition—but it will be my last. Not because I didn’t enjoy every...