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Best selling author of The DI Hunter Wilson Thrillers
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Nov 26, 20226 min
Chat About Dangerous Encounter with Lesley Field
It is lovely to welcome the bestselling historical fiction author, Lesley Field back to the blog to discuss her new novel, Dangerous...
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Nov 19, 20222 min
Edinburgh: The Setting for Hunter's Chase by Val Penny
Writing Hunter's Chase was an exciting challenge. The paperback and eBooks are available on Amazon published by SpellBound Books Ltd. Now...
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Nov 12, 20223 min
Jamais Le Samedi by Sue Barnard
It is a joy to welcome Sue Barnard to the blog today. She is a bestselling author and talented editor who I first met when she was...
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authorvalpenny
Nov 9, 20226 min
Looking Back at The Writers’ Summer School at Swanwick 2022 by Allison Symes
I’m thrilled to share Looking Back at Swanwick 2022 this week. This post was a sheer joy to write. It shares a little of what it is like...
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authorvalpenny
Oct 26, 20222 min
Drafting a Novel before Submission
Writing a novel is a marathon, not a sprint. I was once advised by author, Allison Symes, "You better like your first book because you'll...
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authorvalpenny
Oct 8, 20222 min
More Helpful Writing Tips for Fiction Writers
Great fiction writing takes dedication and hard work, but there are methods to make the whole process easier. It is always worth the time...
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authorvalpenny
Oct 5, 20223 min
Helpful Writing Tips For Fiction Authors
Writing a story is an undertaking that allows your imagination to run wild. You will create characters and perhaps even build worlds....
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authorvalpenny
Sep 28, 20222 min
The SpellBound Penny Prize for Swanwick Writers' Summer School
I am thrilled to be sponsoring an exciting new prize for authors with SpellBound Books for members of Swanwick Writers' Summer School....
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authorvalpenny
Sep 17, 20225 min
How To Turn Your Novel Into A TV Series by Tim Hawken
I know that for many authors having their work translated from book to film or TV is a dream. Here is Tim Hawken's step by step guide to...
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authorvalpenny
Sep 10, 20222 min
Why You Should Complete Your Manuscript before Submission
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
Aug 20, 20223 min
Hunter's Chase published by SpellBound Books
I am excited to announce that the second edition of Hunter's Chase has been published by Spellbound Books today. I am overwhelmed by the...
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authorvalpenny
Aug 3, 20225 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 27, 20223 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 20, 20222 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 6, 20222 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
Jun 15, 20223 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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Jun 8, 20224 min
Creating An Interesting And Flawed Protagonist For A Series by Janet Pywell
It is a joy to welcome fellow crime writer, Janet Pywell to my blog today. Janet has generously offered each of my readers a free copy of...
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authorvalpenny
Jun 1, 20223 min
Research for a Historical Novel by Maggie Richell-Davies
I am thrilled to have my friend and fellow author, Maggie Richell-Davies visit the blog today to explain the how she became interested in...
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authorvalpenny
May 28, 20225 min
Lara's Daughter by Lesley Field
I am delighted to welcome romance novelist, Lesley Field back to the blog to tell us all about her new novel Lara's Daughter which was...
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