Whoot1 Midnight Schemers & Daydream Believers has been shortlisted for a BEST ANTHOLOGY AWARD by the Short Mystery Fiction Society. Member voting in April, winners announced in May. Fingers crossed! shortmystery.blogspot.com/2026/02/derr...

Look at us! We are the lead story on Kevin Tipple's new weekly series, Thursday Treats, on Kevin's Corner. Kevin is a blogger and book reviewer based in Dallas, Texas, and has won Best Review Site multiple times on the Critters Annual Readers Poll. kevintipplescorner.blogspot.com/2026/01/thur...

Lots of new content on @afatalaffair.bsky.social Why not follow our #writing and #researching journey? Publication Oct. 2026. #saultstemarie #algomaontario

Today's the #writeword #writing

Back to the #WriteWord

Want to learn how to plot a #mystery? Check out this Zoom course by Author Bethany Maines. #writing

Now just .99 for a limited time on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Heartbreaks-... #anthology #shortmysterystories

Deciding where to spend your hard-earned author earnings? Or maybe you're hoping to get published. There's a difference between conferences & conventions. SSP: More practical advice can be found in the multiple award-winning, Finding YOUR Path to Publication. books2read.com/FindingYourP...

Check out what's happening at @afatalaffair.bsky.social

Full circle moments in a #writer's life. What's yours? Read more here: www.thestilettogang.com/2026/01/20/f... @saralynrichard.bsky.social

My January newsletter is finally out! News, Views & Clues: January 2026 judypenzsheluk.com/2026/01/20/n...

Continuing our research on @afatalaffair.bsky.social On the other hand...this rabbit hole did pique our interest, because it adds to our understanding of the area in and around Long Lake. If you have any info on the Postal Cabins that were located in #Glendale in #Algoma, please leave a comment.

A fun new post on @afatalaffair.bsky.social. #cowriting

My copies of Lunatic Fringe have arrived! So happy to be included in this multi-author anthology with mega thanks to Jay Hartman. Each story was inspired by a "one hit wonder." My story was inspired by "Baby, It's You" by Smith (1969). Take a listen: youtu.be/CRXJDtNe_Pw?... #anthology

My copies of Lunatic Fringe have arrived! So happy to be included in this multi-author anthology with mega thanks to Jay Hartman. Each story was inspired by a "one hit wonder." My story was inspired by "Baby, It's You" by Smith (1969). Take a listen: youtu.be/CRXJDtNe_Pw?... #anthology

Friday's the #WriteWord. With thanks to all the beta readers in my past. You know who you are!

The #WriteWord today is all about #publishing. The "Big Five,” as they are collectively known in the biz, control roughly 80% of that market and account for approximately 90% of the titles on bestseller lists.

Tuesday's the #writeword

It's Monday. That must mean it's time for a new #WriteWord.

Today's the #WriteWord. A logline, aka "elevator pitch," is an important tool in the writer's toolbox. Can you think of another good example?

If you're looking for a new mystery series, you might want to check out this one by Kathleen Kaska! www.thestilettogang.com/2026/01/08/d...

Today's The #WriteWord. This is an important consideration for authors who want to use excerpts / images from books, newspapers, songs etc. in their work. I've written a post about this specifically about song lyrics: judypenzsheluk.com/2023/12/23/l...

Todays the #WriteWord

Todays the #WriteWord

Today's the #WriteWord

My post is live on the Stiletto Gang! www.thestilettogang.com/2026/01/05/h...

The #WriteWord is back for 2026. If you have a suggestion for a writing term or word, leave a comment and I'll see what I can do!

Happy New Year! Find us on @afatalaffair.bsky.social

Merry Christmas from Long Lake! Follow us on @afatalaffair.bsky.social

December sale: These titles are 50% off at Barnes & Noble #Nook with code BNPSHELUK50 at checkout.

Born on December 14, 1908, Helen Grier was described as "a pretty brunette with straight brown hair, slightly over 5' in height," and a "skilled markswoman and hunter." Follow us on @afatalaffair.bsky.social as we research and write her story. #truecrime #helengriermurder

Born on December 14, 1908, Helen Grier was described as "a pretty brunette with straight brown hair, slightly over 5' in height," and a "skilled markswoman and hunter." Follow us on @afatalaffair.bsky.social as we research and write her story. #truecrime #helengriermurder

My latest newsletter is out! judypenzsheluk.com/2025/12/04/d...

Our BlueSky page @afatalaffair.bsky.social is new, but we are quite chuffed by our Facebook stats after our first month of research and writing. Check us out! #truecrime #helengriermurder

Oct. 28, 1937: Helen Grier's body was discovered by her married lover, Vernon Spencer, at a hunt camp in Algoma, Ontario. Authors Amanda Capper & Judy Penz Sheluk are on the case. Did Spencer get away with murder? You be the judge. Follow our journey at @afatalaffair.bsky.social #truecrime

December sale: These titles are 50% off at Barnes & Noble #Nook with code BNPSHELUK50 at checkout.

A bucket list moment! www.thestilettogang.com/2025/12/01/b... #bluerodeo

Oct. 28, 1937: Helen Grier's body was discovered by her married lover, Vernon Spencer, at a hunt camp in Algoma, Ontario. Authors Amanda Capper & Judy Penz Sheluk are on the case. Did Spencer get away with murder? You be the judge. Follow our journey at @afatalaffair.bsky.social #truecrime

I've just created a new account for my #truecrime WIP. Follow me at @afatalaffair.bsky.social

www.thestilettogang.com/2025/11/18/i... #writing @saralynrichard.bsky.social

Quite possibly one of the best articles on publishing/agents etc. @annascotti.bsky.social #publishing #agents www.killernashville.com/articles/fly...

www.thestilettogang.com/2025/11/17/p... A good #writing resource by Paula Gail Benson

www.thestilettogang.com/2025/11/11/r... #writinginspiration

Exciting publication news from author Bethany Maine www.thestilettogang.com/2025/11/12/r...

In case you missed it! www.judypenzsheluk.com/2025/11/05/n...

Shameless Self Promotion:KOBO 40% off sale! Enter NOVEMBER40 at Checkout. www.kobo.com/ca/en/p/nove... My book, Before There Were Skeletons, is included in this sale! www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/...

Fun post by @catrionamcp.bsky.social www.thestilettogang.com/2025/11/06/g...

My November newsletter is out. If you're not already a subscriber, here's a link: www.judypenzsheluk.com/2025/11/05/n...

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