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Themes of a Novel
I have recently read several inexperienced writers discussing the themes of their works. One suggested their themes always put their...
authorvalpenny
Nov 14, 20202 min read


Prologues by Sue Moorcroft
It is a pleasure to have bestselling author, Sue Moorcroft, share her thoughts and experience of the importance of prologues today. Thank...
authorvalpenny
Nov 11, 20203 min read


The Edinburgh Crime Mysteries set in Edinburgh, Scotland
Hunter's Chase is the first novel in the series of novels, The Edinburgh Crime Mysteries and writing it was an exciting challenge. First,...
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Nov 6, 20202 min read


Who does that? Building character in historical fiction by Kate Braithwaite
It is a pleasure to welcome bestselling author, Kate Braithwaite today to discuss how she builds characters in her fabulous novels. Thank...
authorvalpenny
Nov 4, 20204 min read


My 2021 Writing Plan
I have just planned 2021 with my publishers, darkstroke. I have entered into a contract with voice actor Sean Pia to produce the audio...
authorvalpenny
Oct 30, 20201 min read


Hunter’s Secret (The Edinburgh Crime Mysteries #5)
Thank you for visiting my blog today. I am thrilled to be launching my next novel, Hunter's Secret. Detective Inspector Hunter Wilson is...
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Jun 17, 20202 min read


Let's Get Published by Val Penny
I am thrilled to announce that my first non-fiction book, Let's Get Published, is available. I do hope it will be helpful to many people....
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May 31, 20204 min read


Themes in Hunter's Blood (The Edinburgh Crime Mysteries #4)
I write novels; crime novels that fall squarely within the police procedural style of that genre. But whether you write novels, short...
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Apr 17, 20202 min read


Slang Names for Police Officers
Detective Inspector Hunter Wilson is the main protagonist of my debut crime novel 'Hunter's Chase' that is to be published by Crooked Cat...
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Nov 9, 20192 min read


Eclectic Ramblings by Heather Osborne
Today on Eclectic Ramblings, I’m featuring author Val Penny and her newest release, Hunter’s Revenge! How awesome to find another...
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Aug 3, 20194 min read


Welcome Val!
This article first appeared on Tim's Word Blog on 18.8.18 at https://timwordsblog.wordpress.com/2018/08/18/welcome-val/ Today I am...
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Aug 17, 20183 min read


Hunter's Revenge - Edinburgh Crime Mystery #2
My second crime thriller novel, Hunter's Revenge, will be published by Crooked Cat Books on 09.09.2018. It, and my first book, Hunter's...
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Jul 14, 20182 min read


Winchester Writers’ Festival, University of Winchester, West Downs Student Village, Winchester
The Winchester Writers’ Festival is held in the middle of June and attracts over three hundred emerging novelists, poets, short story...
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Dec 4, 20173 min read


Exciting:An Excerpt From Hunter's Chase
Prologue Edinburgh, November 2012 DI Hunter Wilson took off his glasses and rubbed the bridge of his nose. There had to be an answer. How...
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Nov 17, 20177 min read


On Writing
I am delighted to be with my friend Nina Romano on her blog today. We share a love of reading and writing: this is a powerful link. I...
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Nov 5, 20174 min read


'The Emporium' a short story by guest author Andrew Roberts
Today I am delighted that my friend Andrew Roberts is visiting my blog to share his short story, 'The Emporium'. Andy is an accountant by...
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Oct 26, 20173 min read


On Writing
I remember when my younger sister and I were little girls our Mum used to make time to sit and read us stories on a Sunday afternoon....
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Oct 21, 20173 min read


Edinburgh, The Setting for 'Hunter's Chase'
I chose Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, as the setting for my novel 'Hunter's Chase'. The book will be published by Crooked Cat Books...
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Sep 29, 20172 min read


More about a main character in 'Hunter's Chase'
One of the main characters of my new novel 'Hunter's Chase is Detective Constable Tim Myerscough. The book will be published by Crooked...
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Sep 23, 20171 min read


Thirty-three Connection support the launch of Hunter's Chase
Fabulous news! the Edinburgh band Thirty-three Connection have agreed that I can use their hit single 'In the Rain' during the online...
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Sep 7, 20171 min read
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