Trace Evidence by Vanessa Robertson
The excellent Scottish based crime writer, Vanessa Robertson generously notified her followers that amazon had reduced the price of her...
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authorvalpenny
- 5 days ago
- 3 min
An Interview with Fiona Forsyth
I am delighted to have historical novelist, Fiona Forsyth, visit me on the blog today to chat about her novel, Thank you for your time...
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authorvalpenny
- Aug 10
- 3 min
A to B by Gerry McGrath
I am excited to be able to share my views on the poetry collection A to B by Scottish poet, Gerry McGrath. The Review The poet uses...
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authorvalpenny
- Aug 6
- 7 min
An Interview with Carmen Radtke
Today I am delighted to have fellow author Carmen Radtke visit my blog and tell me a bit about her writing. She is published by...
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authorvalpenny
- Aug 3
- 5 min
Editors are the Wizards of our Craft by Colin Ward
I am delighted to have Fellow author and Swanwicker Colin Ward visit the blog today to discuss the importance of editors and editing to...
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authorvalpenny
- Jul 30
- 2 min
Made in America by Bill Bryson
I recently re-read his "Made in America" The text is an entertaining compendium of possible and less possible word origins. The Blurb...
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authorvalpenny
- Jul 27
- 3 min
Points of View in Novels
Many writers prefer to narrate their story in the third person. This can be done either using an omniscient narrator or, more commonly in...
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authorvalpenny
- Jul 23
- 3 min
The Murder of Miss Perfect by Mark Eklid
The Murder of Miss Perfect was the first novel by Mark Elkid that I had read. I didn't know what to expect but I was lucky enough to...
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authorvalpenny
- Jul 20
- 2 min
My Perfect Ex by Lizzie Chantree
One of my favourite authors, Lizzie Chantree, has taken time out of her busy launch week to tell us about her new book, My Perfect Ex. I...
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authorvalpenny
- Jul 16
- 3 min
The Pilgrim by Joy Magretts
I was priviledged to recieve an advance copy of The Pilgrim by Joy Magretts in exchange for an honest review. My thanks to the author and...
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authorvalpenny
- Jul 13
- 2 min
The Garden of Water by Alan Drew
At the library, I picked up another book promoted by the book group run by successful, local author Evelyn Hood. It was "Gardens of...
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authorvalpenny
- Jul 9
- 3 min
Judas Horse by Lynda La Plante
I had never read anything by Lynda La Plante before, so when I saw this book on sale, I picked it up. The Blurb 'Do you know what a Judas...
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authorvalpenny
- Jul 6
- 2 min
Judging a Book by its Cover
We are all told that we must not judge a book by its cover, yet I firmly believe we all do it, whether we are using the phrase...
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authorvalpenny
- Jul 2
- 2 min
The Alphbet Sisters by Monica McInerny
The title of this book enthralled me and, although it is not my usual genre, am glad I read the novel. I borrowed it from my local...
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authorvalpenny
- Jun 29
- 2 min
Killer's Countdown by Wendy H. Jones
I have read several books by the fine Scottish author wo is Wendy H. Jones and enjoyed them, but I had never read any books in her DI...
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authorvalpenny
- Jun 25
- 3 min
The Girl in the Van by Helen Matthews
I have enjoyed the books by Helen Matthews that I have read and was delighted when I learned that she had published a new book, The Girl...
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authorvalpenny
- Jun 22
- 4 min
Know Your Readers
I write commercial crime fiction and as an author the most important piece of information I need is who my readers are and what they want...
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authorvalpenny
- Jun 18
- 2 min
Poetry From the Heart by Olusola Sophia Anayanwu
I was honoured to be approached by the poet to review her new collection of poetry. I had not read anything by Olusola Sophia Anayanwu...
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authorvalpenny
- Jun 15
- 3 min
My Road to Publication by Joy Margetts
It is a joy to welcome fellow author, Joy Margetts, to the blog today to explain her unconventional road to publication. Thank you for...
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authorvalpenny
- Jun 11
- 5 min
Writing in Deep Point-Of-View
I attribute most of my confidence in writing not to Peter Robinson of DCI Banks fame or the talented Scottish author Karen Campbell who...
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