News and updates about Judy, her books, and her songwriting
April 2024
Judy and Gil were interviewed in Literate-ly Magazine about their new book, The Betrayed
March 2024
Judy was interviewed on Speak Up Talk Radio about her upcoming book, The Betrayed
July 2023
Judy was interviewed on the Michigan Avenue Media podcast, discussing writing compelling characters for younger readers
April 2023
Judy and her husband, author Gil Snider, were interviewed by Marsha Casper Cook. Listen to their fun interview on BlogTalk Radio
September 2022
Judy was interviewed by Amy Shannon and McKenzie Stewart about her writing. Listen to the interview on BlogTalkRadio.
August 2020
Judy and her husband Gil were featured in The Shopper for their songwriting and bookwriting. Read the feature here.
April 2020
Judy was interviewed by Heather Weidner, author, for her blog! Read the interview at Heather’s site.
January 2020
Amy’s Bookshelf gave a glowing review of Too Late to Run:
Snider pens a thrilling story in Too Late to Run. Snider brings in a sense of thrilling action packed with intrigue. Maggie is the main character who has a lot of depth. Her actions put her in danger, in this plot-driven intriguing story. I enjoyed the book very much. This is the first book I've read of Snider's and I I look forward to reading more by this author. This book is recommended by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews.
July 2019
Judy was recently interviewed by the blog Authors Interviews about her childrens’ books and her thrillers!
February 2019
Judy is currently in the middle of a Book Blitz! Learn more information and see previews of Judy’s works!
December 2018
Judy and her husband Gil attended a book signing and fan meet and greet to sign copies of their books!
November 2018
Judy’s newest novel, Break-In is out now! Author Migraine Central has the write-up and a spotlight on Judy
May 2018
Judy and her sister Joan appeared on Blog Talk Radio to discuss their picture book I Love You, Be Careful
December 2017
Judy appeared on Blog Talk Radio with Marsha Casper Cook and Kelly Abell to talk about writing.
May 2017
Judy was interviewed and featured on the Institute for Writers' Winner's Circle
Gil and Judy featured in Nashville Songwriter's Association International (NSAI) Tidewater Chapter Newsletter
The musical journey of songwriting couple Judy and Gil Snider started a few years ago when they took a bus tour called “Taste and Sounds of the South” that included tours of Nashville, Memphis, and New Orleans, focusing on music, studios, and great food. During the trip, they discovered American Songwriter magazine, and on the way to tour Graceland they wrote the lyrics to their first song, entering the song in one of the magazine’s periodic lyric-writing contests.
Well, they didn’t win, but it was a start! Later, and as fate would have it, the couple had a business meeting at their home, and Billy Rae Stewart and Judy began talking about music. Judy said she and Gil loved writing lyrics but had no idea how to put them to music. Turns out Billy Rae’s father was Redd Stewart, the legendary songwriter who co-wrote the classic country hit Tennessee Waltz. Billy agreed to create the music for the Snider’s song, If I Call A Name At Night. After that experience, the Sniders began to write more, ultimately having two more songs recorded at Pearl Snap Studios in Nashville.
They are especially proud of their latest song, What More Can I Say, a mother-son wedding song that was written after one of their sons got married, and released as their oldest son got engaged. It is a joint love song for them, and as one listener said, "This song will be out there forever.”
The Sniders are marketing the song for weddings/film/TV through TuneCore Publishing. Judy said, “The main thing is our sons love it!” She added, “I joined NSAI a year and a half ago, and Tidewater NSAIhas been so GREAT at reaching out and doing their newsletters! We live in Virginia Beach, work late, and are not fans of going thru the tunnel, so we don't make the meetings, but we are there in spirit! We love to go to other member's websites and listen to their music. We hope National (NSAI) holds a "Beach NSAI" event someday by/near the ocean!