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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- 6 days ago
- 3 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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authorvalpenny
- Sep 16
- 3 min
Hunter's Secret - An Extract
My next novel in the DI Hunter Wilson Crime Thrillers was published by SpellBound Books Ltd on 15th September 2023. I hope readers will...
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authorvalpenny
- Sep 9
- 3 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
- 3 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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authorvalpenny
- Aug 30
- 5 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 28
- 2 min
A Gentle Nudge by Mason Bushell
For a long time, short stories seemed to be out of fashion. Occasionally,well-known writers like Ian Rankin, Agatha Christie and Jeffrey...
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authorvalpenny
- Aug 26
- 13 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
- 4 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
- 3 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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authorvalpenny
- Aug 12
- 3 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
- 3 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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authorvalpenny
- Aug 6
- 3 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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authorvalpenny
- Aug 5
- 3 min
The Boy in Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
The book was recommended to me by my nephew, Mathew because he had enjoyed the book so much. The Blurb Nine-year-old Bruno knows nothing...
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authorvalpenny
- Aug 2
- 4 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 29
- 2 min
The Mission Song by John le Carre
Joining a book group is a great way to read outside your usual genres and away from the authors you normally choose. When my book group...
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authorvalpenny
- Jul 26
- 2 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 22
- 2 min
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
A friend bought and read The Thursday Murder Club for her group but didn't want to keep it, so gave it to me. I should have known... The...
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authorvalpenny
- Jul 15
- 5 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
- Jul 12
- 3 min
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S Thompson
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S Thompson has a cult following and was recommended to me by the co-ordinator of the first book...
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