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If you have ever been afflicted with writer's block, you know it is no laughing matter because it can impede your writing for days,...
authorvalpenny
Jan 6, 20214 min read
A Visit to Mende by Angela Wren
Hi, Val. Thanks for inviting me onto your blog today. It is always a pleasure to host you, Angela. Thank you for your time. Now over to...
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authorvalpenny
Dec 30, 20204 min read
Torn: Inspired Themes and Settings by Karen Moore
Before my debut novel, a thriller entitled Torn, was published late last year, I had always been fascinated by how authors use settings...
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authorvalpenny
Dec 28, 20204 min read
My Writing Journey by Karla Forbes
The dream. I had an idea for a book, wrote it down whilst munching on a sandwich and watching television, sent it off to a publisher,...
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authorvalpenny
Dec 26, 20202 min read
Routes to Publication
Consider the advantages and disadvantages of some main routes to publication before you proceed to allow your work to meet the world....
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authorvalpenny
Nov 29, 20202 min read
DS Jane Renwick's Series
Detective Sergeant Jane Renwick is one of the main female characters in my Edinburgh Crime series of novels. It is, therefore fitting...
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authorvalpenny
Nov 25, 20206 min read
Instagram the New Gold Rush for Writers by Wintour Krueger
I am delighted to welcome author Wintour Krueger today to inform and inspire authors as how to benefit most by using Instagram. Her debut...
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authorvalpenny
Nov 21, 20202 min read
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is Scotland's compact, hilly capital. It has a medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town with gardens and neoclassical...
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authorvalpenny
Nov 18, 20202 min read
Combining Characters in the Drafting Process by Tom Halford
I am pleased to welcome Canadian author Tom Halford to my website today to discuss why he combines characters while he is drafting a...
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authorvalpenny
Nov 17, 20203 min read
Behind Self Harm by Steve J Hermann
It is my pleasure to welcome American author, Steve J Hermann from Chicago, Illinios. Steve will discuss wuth us the struggles he has...
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authorvalpenny
Nov 14, 20202 min read
Themes of a Novel
I have recently read several inexperienced writers discussing the themes of their works. One suggested their themes always put their...
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authorvalpenny
Nov 11, 20203 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...
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Nov 6, 20202 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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authorvalpenny
Nov 4, 20204 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...
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authorvalpenny
Oct 30, 20201 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...
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Jun 17, 20202 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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May 31, 20204 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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Apr 17, 20202 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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Nov 9, 20192 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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Aug 3, 20194 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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