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Janet K. Shawgo
Feb 240 min read


Janet K. Shawgo
Feb 240 min read


My Sister's Quilt
Awards will be announced for the division in April in Bellingham, Washington. Chosen as Reviewer's Choice.
Janet K. Shawgo
Feb 241 min read


Daughters of the Republic of Texas
I spoke to the Blubonnet Chapter in Friendswood, Texas, on Saturday, February 21st. A wonderful group of women with a rich history.
Janet K. Shawgo
Feb 241 min read


Galveston Quilters Guild
February 19th, I spent an evening with the women of the Galveston Quilters Guild and spoke to them about my newest book, My Sister's Quilt.
Janet K. Shawgo
Feb 241 min read


Janet K. Shawgo
Jan 240 min read


IPA Awards 2026
Distinguished Favorite 2026 Short Stories Dark Suspicions Distinguished Favorite Crime Fiction 2026
Janet K. Shawgo
Jan 241 min read


Finishing up 2025
A Novella with a lot of secrets, also on Audible for those who enjoy listening to a mystery. https://readerviews.com/reviews/its-for-the-best-shawgo/ Additional awards for A CHANGE IN DESTINY, DARK SUSPICIONS A great ending to 2025, looking forward to the results of contests, st
Janet K. Shawgo
Jan 101 min read


Audio Book now Available
Award-winning novella, It's for the Best, is now an audiobook available through Audible, Amazon, and iTunes for purchase. Country Western...
Janet K. Shawgo
Jun 15, 20251 min read


Ribbon Cutting with the Galveston Chamber of Commerce
June 12th I was acknowledged by State Representative Terri Leo Wilson. I strongly encourage authors to join their Chamber of Commerce and...
Janet K. Shawgo
Jun 15, 20251 min read


Reader Views FIVE Stars for The Bishop's Palace!
May 29th https://readerviews.com/reviews/the-bishops-palace-shawgo/
Janet K. Shawgo
Jun 15, 20251 min read


Maxy Award for The Bishop's Palace
Thriller/Suspense
Janet K. Shawgo
Jun 15, 20251 min read


Spring in Galveston
The flowers in the main cemetery off Broadway are spectacular every year. Beauty in Death Don't forget to add scenes like these to your...
Janet K. Shawgo
Jun 15, 20251 min read


You have to get away, sometimes!
I found an out-of-the-way place to go and write for a few days in Brenham, Texas, about two hours from my home. It was just me, the porch...
Janet K. Shawgo
Jun 15, 20251 min read


Lemonade Day
Showing young readers you can follow your dreams. Set up by the Galveston Chamber of Commerce
Janet K. Shawgo
Jun 15, 20251 min read


Award for Dark Suspicions!
Literary Titan Silver Award
Janet K. Shawgo
Jun 15, 20251 min read


Back South to Pearland
Great afternoon in Pearland, enjoying some bubbly and selling our books! Once again, the Tooth Fairy joined us, set up close selling her...
Janet K. Shawgo
Jun 15, 20251 min read


Palace Coffee Company Amarillo
Pop up shop March 6th. Texas is a Big State to travel in. Friends old and new came to visit and buy my novels.
Janet K. Shawgo
Jun 15, 20251 min read


March Madness!
March was a month full of signings and awards Starting with this announcement on March 3rd
Janet K. Shawgo
Jun 15, 20251 min read


Let's Catch up!
It was a great day at the Huntsville Library in Huntsville, Texas. There was a nice turnout, some sales, and great people. My friend...
Janet K. Shawgo
Jun 15, 20251 min read
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