by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jul 20, 2020 | Heartbreaks & Half-truths, My Publishing Journey
The authors of Heartbreaks & Half-truths: 22 Stories of Mystery & Suspense share their opening lines and the inspiration behind the stories. The cast, in order of appearance: From Burning Desire by KM Rockwood My cousin Sophia leaned in close, her boozy breath...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jun 1, 2020 | Heartbreaks & Half-truths, New Release Mondays
Hurray! It started last October with a callout for submissions, which closed mid January. Since then, I’ve been hard at work, reading and selecting stories, formatting the manuscript for trade paperback and e-book, and working on the cover art. I should say that...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Apr 10, 2020 | Book Reviews
Bring Me Back by B.A. Paris My rating: 3 of 5 stars This is the third book I’ve read by B.A. Paris in as many weeks, and while it was good, it definitely wasn’t in the same class as Behind Closed Doors (rated 5) or The Breakdown (rated 4). The premise,...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Mar 20, 2020 | Book Reviews
The Breakdown by B.A. Paris My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a tough one for me. I haven’t read Paris’s first book (though likely will), and I received this copy through a giveaway. From almost the beginning, I could guess the good guys and bad...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Mar 4, 2020 | Book Reviews
The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the first book I’ve read by Lisa Jewell, and I’ll definitely check out more of her work in future. That said, there are a multitude of POV shifts, both past and present, and at times it...
