Ever since I was a child, I idolized journalists. Like many girls growing up, my heroes were Brenda Starr and Lois Lane. But I also worshipped John Steinbeck, O. Henry, Charles Dickens, and Agatha Christie. So instead of becoming "Shelly Reuben, Girl Reporter," I followed the trail of breadcrumbs that led me to fiction, and I never really looked back. That changed when I was invited to write "Tilting at Windmills," for The Evening Sun. The surprises and rewards of this new challenge were multiplied when my columns found a second home at HuntingtonNews.Net. Another first love was short stories. So I am very happy to announce that with my story Tsk, Tsk in their Spring 2011 issue, The Forensic Examiner began to publish literary fiction. This was followed by A Terrible Thing to Do in the summer 2011 issue and Death of a Violinist in the winter 2011. Other than writing, I am having great fun doing speaking engagements, because it puts me in the pleasurable position of being able to meet and talk to you. On that happy note, I invite you to explore my website, read about my books, my column, my reviews, my press, and me. And since I would love to hear from you, please feel free to contact me and say hello. Warmest regards, 
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