Author Archives: jselbo

About jselbo

Jule Selbo's 10 DAYS, A Dee Rommel Mystery, is the first in a mystery/crime series; it received a starred review on Kirkus and just landed on Kirkus Top Five List of Crime/Mystery books from independent publishers. It was awarded the Silver Falchion Award at Killer Nashville. It was also a finalist in the Clue Awards, the best of Foreword Review and Maine Literary Award. She absconded from Hollywood (and her work there as a produced screenwriter)to Portland Maine to write novels. Other books include Find Me in Florence, Dreams of Discovery -The John Cabot Story and Breaking Barriers - Based on the Life of Laura Bassi. The next book in the Dee Rommel series: 9 DAYS, A Dee Rommel Mystery was released in September 2022 and was nominated for a Clue Award and received another starred Kirkus Review. 8 DAYS, the third in the series, followed suit, it was released December 2023. 7 DAYS was released February 2025 and 6 DAYS in August 2026. Jule is now working in 5 DAYS. Her short story Tri-County Pageant can be read in THRILLER MAGAZINE'S WINTER 2025 collection.

A BREAK WORTH TAKING!

Posted on November 10, 2026 by jselbo

Been a really wonderful couple weeks… and to think I was dragging my heels, thought staying home and working on the next Dee Rommel was what I SHOULD be doing. Boy, was I wrong! Jule Selbo On October 29, I … Continue reading →

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SAVE THE DATE: November 17, 2026 at Portland Stage 7:30 pm

Posted on October 9, 2026 by jselbo

One of the things I’ve been up to: From the Page to the Stage! (Save the date, November 17, 2026, 7:30 pm) Join us for another popular night of Books Brought to Life! Portland actors come together to bring the … Continue reading →

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How do authors protect themselves?

Posted on September 10, 2026 by jselbo

Jule Selbo THINGS WE HAVE TO DEAL WITH… I was randomly checking out content on some crime/mystery review sites and blogs while the US OPEN was on in the background… my way of taking a half hour break in my … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 6, 2026 by jselbo

AUGUST 2026 A Dee Rommel Mystery Is out, available and so far, so good! We all know it’s an incredible feeling, holding that book in your hand. Or hearing that someone is reading the book or ebook of your story. … Continue reading →

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A NOVEL COMING OUT and I’m taking a reading short stories break. What makes a good one for you?

Posted on July 6, 2026 by jselbo

Jule Selbo JULY 6, 2026 YEAH! 6 DAYS, A Dee Rommel Mystery will be winging its way out into the world SOON! To take a short break before I move onto 5 DAYS, A Dee Rommel Mystery, I have been … Continue reading →

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GUARANTEED WEIGHT LOSS

Posted on June 10, 2026 by jselbo

Jule Selbo Monday, May 25, 2026. Weight: 560 pounds. I dreamt fat. I couldn’t get out of bed because extra flesh was weighing me down. My cheeks drooped past my jaw and swung on my shoulders. My toes were too … Continue reading →

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THE SLIDE I LOVE

Posted on May 5, 2026 by jselbo

THE SLIDE I LOVE Jule Selbo When the mystery starts to unravel and the ‘getting to the reasons, the persons, the end’ of the story is within reach this image comes to mind. I am perched on top of … Continue reading →

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A LOOK AT ANOTHER WRITER’S LIFE

Posted on April 9, 2026 by jselbo

In Los Angeles I hate to admit it, but I needed a wake up call. I got stuck in my latest crime/mystery novel and fell a bit into allowing the distraction of the world’s off-kilter, askew-ness, imbalance, WTF-ness, wake-up-and-smell-the-stinky-coffee-ness, kick-in-the-head-realization-that-the-mind-divide-of-my-fellow-human-beings-is-wide-ness … Continue reading →

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FLORENCE ANYONE?

Posted on March 6, 2026 by jselbo

Jule Selbo This is a short post, I am out shoveling the highway. Community service in lieu of jail time. Seriously, more snow? I want to share a great connection for anyone intending to spend time in FLORENCE ITALY. (I … Continue reading →

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WRITING TIP WEDNESDAY

Posted on March 4, 2026 by jselbo

Best writing tip I have ever gotten? Jule Selbo Her words still haunt me – and I use them almost every writing day. Where did the best writing tip I have ever gotten come from? Back up twenty or so … Continue reading →