Importance of Setting in My Books by Joan Livingston
It is a joy to welcome American thriller writer, Joan Livingston back to the blog to explain the impartance of setting in her novels....
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Sep 27, 20233 min
Crafting Compelling Characters: The Art of Believability by Tracy Stewart
I am pleased to welcome author Tracy Stewart to the blog today to discuss how she creates compelling characters in her novels. Thank you...
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Sep 23, 20238 min
The Importance of Setting in Historical Fiction by Maggie Richell-Davies
I am pleased that the award-winning English historical novelist Maggie Richell-Davies has taken time out of her busy schedule today to...
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authorvalpenny
Sep 20, 20233 min
Researching for my first Regency Romance by Emma Bennet
It is a great pleasure to welcome romance novelist Emma Bennet back to my blog today to discuss reseaching her first Regency romance....
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Sep 9, 20233 min
Let me Introduce DI Hunter Wilson from Hunter's Secret
The first novel ever I wrote was Hunter’s Chase. The main character is a police detective inspector, Hunter Wilson. Let me tell you about...
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authorvalpenny
Sep 6, 20233 min
From Self-Publishing to Finding a Publisher by Jane Cullen
It is my great pleasure to welcome my fellow author at SpellBound Books, Jane Cullen, to the blog today. Jane has agreed to share her...
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Sep 2, 20233 min
The Importance of Setting by Maressa Mortimer
It is my great pleasure to welcome the talented Dutdh author, Maressa Mortimer, to the blog today to share her thoughts on the importance...
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authorvalpenny
Aug 30, 20235 min
What a Summer That Was! (Writing Research) by Maggie Cobbett
I am delighted to welcome my friend and fellow author, Maggie Cobbett to my blog today. I first met Maggie many years ago at The Writers'...
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authorvalpenny
Aug 26, 202313 min
What to Post on Social media as Authors by Jessica Thompson
It is my great pleasure to welcome American author, of Shoot, Shovel and Shutup, and my great friend, Jessica Thompson to the blog today...
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authorvalpenny
Aug 23, 20234 min
My Research for A Palette of Magpies by Soulla Christodoulou
It is with great pleasure that I welcome the talented author, Soulla Christodoulou to the blog today to explain the range of research she...
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authorvalpenny
Aug 19, 20233 min
Creating Believable Characters by Allison Symes
It is always a pleasure to welcome my friend and fellow author, Allison Symes to the blog. Today she discusses her techniques for...
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Aug 16, 20233 min
The Importance of Setting in a Novel by Miriam Drori
It is with great joy that I welcome my friend and fellow author, Miriam Drori, to the blog today to discuss the importance of setting in...
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authorvalpenny
Aug 12, 20233 min
Writing Believable Characters by Ritu Bhathal
I am thrilled today to host my good friend and fellow SpellBound Books author, Ritu Bhathal, today to explain how she ensures the...
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authorvalpenny
Aug 9, 20233 min
The Power of Place by Gary Kruse
I am delighted that the bestselling English author, Gary Kruse has agreed to return to the blog to discuss the importance of setting in a...
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Aug 6, 20233 min
Effective Research for your Contemporary Fiction Books by Wendy H. Jones
When one thinks about researching for a book, historical research immediately springs to mind. I am currently researching a historical...
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Aug 2, 20234 min
Writing Believable Characters by Eleanor Swift-Hook
I am pleased to welcome Eleanor Swift-Hook to the blog today to share her thoughts about writing believable characters. Certainly, if a...
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authorvalpenny
Jul 26, 20232 min
Why Attend a Writing School or Retreat?
I was doing a bit of thinking - my better half always wonders how much this will cost him - and it was to cost, or perhaps value that my...
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authorvalpenny
Jul 15, 20235 min
Complete Your Manuscript Before You Submit It
It may seem like a basic instruction, but before you seek any kind of representation or publication, make sure the first draft of your...
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authorvalpenny
Jun 24, 20232 min
Edinburgh as the Setting in the DI Hunter Wilson Crime Thrillers
The main setting for the DI Hunter Wilson Crime Series is Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. It is a beautiful city but relatively small...
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authorvalpenny
Jun 21, 20234 min
Remembering My First Impressions of the Writers' Summer School at Swanwick
I originally heard about The Writers' Summer School from fellow writers at The Largs Writers Group to which I was introduced by the late,...
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