tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post4257996938945142023..comments2024-03-29T09:03:34.140-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Can You See the Future?Jungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-13754852468115220782016-08-17T19:27:37.533-04:002016-08-17T19:27:37.533-04:00Thanks Gloria! Yes I think as we get older we pref...Thanks Gloria! Yes I think as we get older we prefer not to know...Judy Penz Sheluk, authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07631631805016814056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-379575233577681332016-08-17T19:20:27.449-04:002016-08-17T19:20:27.449-04:00Congratulations, Judy. I look forward to reading y...Congratulations, Judy. I look forward to reading your book. I'm a pantser, too, and no I would not want to see my future.Gloria Aldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581719606924364447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-71668054834243681102016-08-17T07:55:13.168-04:002016-08-17T07:55:13.168-04:00Thanks "Return Man 2" -- I hope you enjo...Thanks "Return Man 2" -- I hope you enjoy the book. I appreciate your support.<br /><br />Hi Kate, that is a great story and yes, writing is the best job ever! <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by! Judy Penz Sheluk, authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07631631805016814056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-17932817404879067732016-08-17T07:22:03.296-04:002016-08-17T07:22:03.296-04:00Yes, I consulted a psychic in Salem, Massachusetts...Yes, I consulted a psychic in Salem, Massachusetts. It was a whim and I was in Salem! Of course I wanted to hear about the alpha male who would sweep me away. When she said, "You will always work," my jaw dropped. Not what I wanted to hear! But she was right. Many years later I have made peace with that purposeful/goal-oriented side of myself. Writing mysteries is the happiest "job" ever :-)C. T. Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07056021289925210090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-49990167458645597562016-08-16T17:41:43.243-04:002016-08-16T17:41:43.243-04:00Pat D--aw. Even so, I love it.
And I do, too, Jud...Pat D--aw. Even so, I love it.<br /><br />And I do, too, Judy.Every person does it differently--how can that even be?<br /><br />And agreed, way to scary to do Tarot.<br /><br />Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-29626766785592594722016-08-16T16:36:25.265-04:002016-08-16T16:36:25.265-04:00Thank you Ritter! I do envy you plotters, in much ...Thank you Ritter! I do envy you plotters, in much the same way I envy someone with a spotless house (I have a Golden Retriever...enough said). But I wouldn't trade my dog for a clean house, and I wouldn't trade pantsing for plotting...I love how every writer has their own way of doing things. Judy Penz Sheluk, authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07631631805016814056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-12938898104964396172016-08-16T15:16:54.055-04:002016-08-16T15:16:54.055-04:00Congrats, congrats on the new book and series. Rea...Congrats, congrats on the new book and series. Really sounds interesting. And I loved your line about plodding along to the outline and each paragraph covered in cement. I'm a plotter, so I love seeing how the other side feels. For me, the only cement is the foundation to my story, but I can absolutely see how it would feel like it was going the other way for the pantser. Good luck!Ritter Ameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08061350506378402974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-48568051449830472402016-08-16T14:04:48.187-04:002016-08-16T14:04:48.187-04:00HI Pat. That's cool that you kept that "l...HI Pat. That's cool that you kept that "love letter" all those years. Happy Anniversary as well.<br /><br />Kathy: Thank you so much. The cover was designed by Ryan Thomas Doan. He asked me for a list of things that were important in the book. I told him: the attic, which is creepy, the tarot cards, and a locket, which I sent a photo of (I'd seen it on Pinterest). He totally nailed it. <br />I've never had my tarot cards read. I did buy a book about them and a deck of cards while researching for Skeletons, but I can never bring myself to read my own cards! Judy Penz Sheluk, authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07631631805016814056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-45096940844722653762016-08-16T13:53:44.780-04:002016-08-16T13:53:44.780-04:00First off, Judy, that is one perfect cover, down t...First off, Judy, that is one perfect cover, down to the colors used. And, of course, the title is equally inviting. Then, there is the story line. I'm hooked and can't wait to read it. Thanks for sharing your pantser method of writing. I think my lifestyle is pantser.<br /><br />Due to the influence of a certain Red, Lucy, I have had a Tarot card reading in Key West with Lorenzo/Ron. It was a bit scary for me, and it wasn't as upbeat as I'd hoped, but all turned out well. I might do it again. Not sure.Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-35825767829185590372016-08-16T13:51:10.612-04:002016-08-16T13:51:10.612-04:00I did see a psychic at my husband's urging in ...I did see a psychic at my husband's urging in N.O. years ago. It was to be for entertainment. She read my palm and made some dire predictions about how I might fear for my life but I would be fine. I had gall bladder surgery a couple of months later. But I can honestly say I was never in fear for my life! Years ago when I was 11 or so we visited Disneyland. One of the Main St. shops had a fortunetellers machine. I kept the "fortune" for years. It was a love letter from Frank. Anyway I forgot all about it until I came across it a few years ago. I had a good laugh. Darned if I didn't go and marry a Frank! We'll be celebrating 44 years this month.Pat Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-38704898457757098332016-08-16T13:30:40.403-04:002016-08-16T13:30:40.403-04:00Yes, Ann, I can see where that could happen...and ...Yes, Ann, I can see where that could happen...and also I think we hear what we want to hear and disregard the rest! Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment.Judy Penz Sheluk, authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07631631805016814056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-19829173893008403162016-08-16T13:10:28.774-04:002016-08-16T13:10:28.774-04:00Nope. Never been. Never plan to. I had a friend wh...Nope. Never been. Never plan to. I had a friend who went to a fortune teller. It basically ended up being a self fulfilling prophecy. ;)Ann Metterthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02290723620871351744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-58230965034562416282016-08-16T13:06:48.112-04:002016-08-16T13:06:48.112-04:00That's funny, Coralee. I suppose we all know a...That's funny, Coralee. I suppose we all know a Joe (although I don't know any...) but it would be like saying, "who is John?" Safe bets.Judy Penz Sheluk, authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07631631805016814056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-44306470926888418652016-08-16T11:59:45.856-04:002016-08-16T11:59:45.856-04:00I went to a psychic years ago. First thing she sa...I went to a psychic years ago. First thing she said was "Who is Joe??" I was still skeptical, although surprised, as Jo was my then partner's name. Her next statement blew her credibility.. "HE.. etc.." nope Jo is a she. However, it was a fun experience. I think there is something to paranormal behavior. However I think I dealing with a not so clever con artist. Coralee Hickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06691335135691119400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-72181911346259835812016-08-16T11:49:40.184-04:002016-08-16T11:49:40.184-04:00Thanks for stopping by Susan. What's a pet psy...Thanks for stopping by Susan. What's a pet psychic? I've never heard of that (but it does sound like a good premise for a story).<br />Ann: Misty Storm? You're right...what were her parents thinking? <br />Thanks Mary. Yes, 9-5. Hated it for years, don't know how I did it. Mind you, there's more money in collecting money than in writing books :-)<br />Lucy and Hank -- I do think that there is much to be said about reading body language. But there was this other time. My mom and her friend, Kay, took me to this "church" that had this blind man who claimed to be a psychic. We were asked to put objects in a plate and he would pull one out and say something from that. I wasn't sure...what if they took off with our jewelry, but in the end, I put in the gold locket I was wearing. My dad gave it to me just before he died (I was 14 when he died, and I would have been about 18 at the time). Anyway, the man finally got to my locket and grabbed his stomach and doubled over. "The giver is no longer with us," he said, holding his stomach and grimacing. "He is watching over you." Now okay...sure...there's a good chance something like a locket could have been given by someone no longer with us. But my dad had died of stomach cancer. Totally freaked me out. There's a story in that, I'm realizing now...Judy Penz Sheluk, authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07631631805016814056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-58219667180549655072016-08-16T11:29:47.819-04:002016-08-16T11:29:47.819-04:00Yes, agreed, Lucy. Sometimes people say to me--ho...Yes, agreed, Lucy. Sometimes people say to me--how did you predict THAT, wow. And it's all just..listening. And then thinking about motivation and outcome. <br /><br />And that is so fascinating, too..that the psychic sets your intent. Hmm.Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-29105211423275143442016-08-16T10:37:25.733-04:002016-08-16T10:37:25.733-04:00Ann, LOL!
My friend Lorenzo, whose real name is R...Ann, LOL!<br /><br />My friend Lorenzo, whose real name is Ron, has a very calming presence and I think people do tell him things that they wouldn't reveal otherwise. I had a psychologist friend who was fond of saying that once a psychic told you something (like marrying the M man), your subconscious was then always scanning for that...<br /><br />I think the two things are not mutually exclusive, psychic abilities and psychology:)Lucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-84965451520026994322016-08-16T09:34:00.456-04:002016-08-16T09:34:00.456-04:00Judy, congrats. I love this line. "And an out...Judy, congrats. I love this line. "And an outline, to me, is like being forced to work 9-5 again." I feel the same way. I'm another hybrid writer. For novels, I *think* I know the killer and I'm usually wrong. This current novel, I'm not even trying to force it. But for short fiction? Total pantser. I start with a line and a premise and off I go.<br /><br />I've never been to a psychic. Part of me is curious, part of me just doesn't want to know.<br /><br />Ann in Rochester - now way. That was her REAL name? Wow.Liz Millironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919409969263609919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-83000551149549473432016-08-16T08:59:55.536-04:002016-08-16T08:59:55.536-04:00Congratulations on the new book Judy. I just put ...Congratulations on the new book Judy. I just put it on my TBR list.<br /><br />Yes, I have been to a psychic. It's a lot like going to a therapist I think. They are very adept at reading moods and expressions and mirroring what you tell them. I ended up reading my own mind! If you haven't gone to one, I'd say save your money. <br /><br />"... scheming psychic named Misty Rivers ..." I once had an employee, a nurse, whose name was Misty Storm. No kidding. I could barely say it without seeing her wrapped around a pole wearing a G-string and pasties. What on earth were her parents thinking?<br /><br /><br /><br />Ann in Rochesternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-63539958707385262722016-08-16T08:41:07.330-04:002016-08-16T08:41:07.330-04:00Judy, I agree. Sometimes. Better not to know what&...Judy, I agree. Sometimes. Better not to know what's ahead. Because you never really know, so why think you know? But that's a pretty amazing story.. WHen you met Mike did you think--wow? <br /><br />I'm ALWAYS tempted to go to a psychic, though. Roberta, I'd love to hear.Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-16238479048782492412016-08-16T08:34:23.375-04:002016-08-16T08:34:23.375-04:00Welcome, Judy! I have actually always wanted to go...Welcome, Judy! I have actually always wanted to go to a pet psychic....Susan Elia MacNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00349842866995778987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-63463274052201733342016-08-16T08:34:20.569-04:002016-08-16T08:34:20.569-04:00Thanks Hallie and Hank for inviting me to Jungle R...Thanks Hallie and Hank for inviting me to Jungle Red. <br />Thank you Lucy for the congrats. I learned a bit about tarot while researching for Skeletons (and quickly discovered it would take years to really understand tarot).<br />Thank you Ramona for stopping by. I'm sort of the opposite of you, when writing. My short fiction, while I don't have an outline per se, I do know what's going to happen/how it's going to end. I never know that going into a novel. <br />Thanks Edith for pre-ordering. Much appreciated! <br />Thanks Kait! Your story about the psychic reminds me of my own story. In my early 20s, I went to a woman who read tea leaves. She told me I'd marry a man with the initial M and live in a gray house in the shape of a L and that there would be a fire station and a river near by. Fast forward 10 years and guess what? Married Mike, moved to Holland Landing (about an hour from where I had been living). The house was a gray brick side split, the garage formed a bit of an L, and the Holland River was across the street. And there was a fire station a mile away. Stuff like that...makes you wonder.<br />Thanks Joan. It's funny, when I was younger, I wanted to know what would happen (would I marry, be rich, have kids). Now I don't want to know what's ahead. Judy Penz Sheluk, authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07631631805016814056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-77227041631323796772016-08-16T07:54:46.313-04:002016-08-16T07:54:46.313-04:00Judy, welcome to Jungle Reds and congrats on the n...Judy, welcome to Jungle Reds and congrats on the new book.<br /><br />I'm right there with you - I ALWAYS know how my book is going to end and I'm usually wrong. Hey, surprise yourself and you're sure to surprise readers.<br /><br />Hallie Ephronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759439029582054503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-4416254758320015762016-08-16T07:30:16.864-04:002016-08-16T07:30:16.864-04:00ps that wasn't anonymous, that was me, Lucy Bu...ps that wasn't anonymous, that was me, Lucy Burdette:)Lucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-4458660781212161432016-08-16T07:29:45.022-04:002016-08-16T07:29:45.022-04:00Judy, congrats on your book and delighted to have ...Judy, congrats on your book and delighted to have you visiting here! This sounds like a wonderful premise.<br /><br />I've become a regular with my tarot card reading buddy in Key West and had a wonderful horoscope reading by Skype with a woman who works specifically with writers. oh, and I had my palm read years ago--some of what he said definitely came true...<br /><br />Can't wait to try your book!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com