authorvalpenny2 days ago4 minAn Interview with Fiona ForsythIt is a delight to welcome historical fiction author Fiona Forsyth to the blog today. Her novels, set in Roman Times are as authentic as...
authorvalpenny6 days ago2 minFind You First by Linwood BarclayI usually like Linwood Barclay's books. They are nicely plotted with an overtone of humour and when I see one I haven't read I will pick...
authorvalpennyApr 134 minImprove Your Writing SkillsDo you remember when you first started writing? I don't mean writing stories, but when you were first taught to hold a pencil and write...
authorvalpennyApr 105 minAn Interview with Eleanor Swift-HookToday it is my great pleasure to welcome the respected historical novelist, Eleanor Swift-Hook to the blog to discuss her bestselling...
authorvalpennyApr 63 minHow to Plot a NovelThere are several way to plot a novel but this is one method that should help authors, whatever fiction genre you write and whatever...
authorvalpennyMar 304 minWhere do You Get Your Ideas From?As an author I am asked many questions about my craft. Is it just a hobby? How did you get into that? How much time do you spend writing?...