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3 days ago1 min read
Stranraer - Authors Invade Scotland 22-23 August 2025
I am taking part in the two day event that is the international book signing taking place in August. It is being arranged by authors...
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authorvalpenny
7 days ago2 min read
New Year, New Plans, Independent Minds
The start of a new year is always exciting with the opportunity to look forward rather than back. This year my publishers, SpellBound...
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authorvalpenny
Jan 152 min read
Red Daisy by Gemma Owen-Kendall
I have just finished reading a book, Red Daisy , by an author new to me, Gemma Owen-Kendall. Not only that, but the genre, fantasy...
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authorvalpenny
Jan 113 min read
Why I Write by Sharon Cook
Today it is a delight to welcome my friend and fellow author Sharon Cook to the blog to explain her compulsion to write. Sharon's debut...
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authorvalpenny
Jan 84 min read
A Good Way to Start a Novel
I thought for the new year I would start at the beginning so let's look at how to start your book in a way that will grab the readers'...
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authorvalpenny
Jan 43 min read
Why I Write by Allison Symes
It is always a joy to welcome my friend and fellow author, Allison Symes to the blog. She is not only a talented writer but also an...
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authorvalpenny
Jan 14 min read
A New Writing Year
Before I review last year, may I wish you a very Happy New Year for the year ahead. The past year has been busy. Not only have I been...
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authorvalpenny
Dec 28, 20244 min read
My Writing Life by K.D. Sherrinford
It is my great pleasure to welcome author K.D. Sherringford to the blog today to discuss her journey to become a bestselling author. ...
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authorvalpenny
Dec 25, 20242 min read
Christmas Books
One of the things I like best about Christmas is that my elder daughter and I often swap books that we have read and enjoyed during the...
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authorvalpenny
Dec 21, 20245 min read
My Writing Journey by Martin J Lake
It is my great pleasure to welcome my friend and fellow author Martin J Lake to the blog today. Martin's debut novel, Beyond The Stones:...
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authorvalpenny
Dec 18, 20244 min read
The Bruntsfield Book Group
It was a thrill to produce my first collection of short stories in time for Christmas. It includes stores about DI Hunter Wilson and his...
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authorvalpenny
Dec 14, 20245 min read
My Writing Journey by Liz Pacey
It is a pleasure to introduce you to Liz Pacey this week. While Liz's journey is at an early stage I hope her thoughts will encourage...
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authorvalpenny
Dec 11, 20245 min read
The Brotherhood by Jo Fenton
It is my great pleasure to welcome author Jo Fenton to the blog today. Her crime fiction novels are always an excellent read and I'm...
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authorvalpenny
Dec 7, 20245 min read
A Day in the Life of an Author by Richard Robinson
I am pleased to welcome author Richard Robinson to the blog today to describe a day in his life as a busy, professional author. Thank you...
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authorvalpenny
Dec 4, 20244 min read
Hunter's Christmas
It was a thrill to produce my first collection of short stories in time for Christmas. If I do say so myself, it makes an ideal and cost...
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authorvalpenny
Nov 30, 20243 min read
My Writing Life by Liz Manning
I am pleased to welcome writer Liz Manning to my blog today to discuss the trials and tribulations of her life as a writer. I have always...
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authorvalpenny
Nov 27, 20244 min read
The Queen of Cups Murders By GB Williams
It is a pleasure to take part in the tour for the new novel, The Queen of Cups Murders by GB Williams. The author has shared a gripping...
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authorvalpenny
Nov 23, 20246 min read
Why I Write by Tracy Stewart
It is my great pleasure to welcome my fellow author and SpellBound Book stable mate, Tracy Stewart, to the blog to discuss why she...
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authorvalpenny
Nov 20, 20242 min read
Tips to Writing on Social Media
Most of us use social media to a greater or lesser extent to promote our work and we all know that some posts work better than others....
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authorvalpenny
Nov 16, 20243 min read
What I Write by Bryan Mason
I am pleased my friend and fellow author took time to visit the blog today to tell me all about his new book, An Old Tin Can . The book...
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