Today’s Book Spotlight comes from author Judy Penz Sheluk, who writes both fiction and non-fiction. She has two mystery series, but today is featuring her writing guides: Finding Your Path to Publication: A Step-by-Step Guide (available now) and Self-Publishing: The Ins & Outs of Going Indie (due in late 2023). Don't miss her interview on my mystery blog HERE.
While we take a look at your books, Judy, what can I get you to drink?
JPS: When I drink coffee, I add a little milk, though my usual beverage of choice is Tetley’s Warmth herbal tea (a blend of cinnamon and rooibos). I don’t think it’s available in the U.S. though.
Ally: Ah, but you forget about my magic pot. It can produce anything you wish. So Tetley’s Warmth herbal tea coming right up. Now, let’s move on to your featured book, and a sneak peek at the cover of book two.
Finding Your Path to Publication: A Step-by-Step Guide
Genre: Writing / Publishing Reference
The road to publishing is paved with good intentions…and horror stories of authors who had to learn the hard way.
For the emerging author, the publishing world can be overwhelming. You’ve written the book, and you’re ready to share it with the world, but don’t know where to start. Traditional, independent press, hybrid, self-publishing, and online social platforms—all are valid publishing paths. The question is, which one is right for you?
Finding Your Path to Publication is an introduction to an industry that remains a mystery to those on the outside. Learn how each publishing option works, what to expect from the process start to finish, how to identify red flags, and avoid common pitfalls. With statistics, examples, and helpful resources compiled by an industry insider who’s been down a few of these paths, this is your roadmap to decide which path you’d like to explore, and where to begin your author journey.
Purchase here:
https://books2read.com/FindingYourPathtoPublication
Book Two (see below) of her writers' reference books is due out by the end of the year.
A former journalist and magazine editor, Judy Penz Sheluk is the bestselling author of Finding Your Path to Publication: A Step-by-Step Guide, as well as two mystery series: the Glass Dolphin Mysteries and Marketville Mysteries, both of which have been published in multiple languages. Her short crime fiction appears in several collections, including the Superior Shores Anthologies, which she also edited.
Judy is a member of the Independent Book Publishers Association, Sisters in Crime, International Thriller Writers, the Short Mystery Fiction Society, and Crime Writers of Canada, where she served on the Board of Directors for five years, the final two as Chair. She lives in Northern Ontario.
Something unique/unusual that isn't in your regular bio: “I’m an avid golfer and try to get out 3 times a week during our all-too-short season here in Northern Ontario. Despite my best efforts, I have yet to get a hole in one, but hope springs eternal!”
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