VAL PENNY

Badlands is the debut novel by English author Gary Kruse. I am delighted to have him discuss the themes of Badlands here. Thank you for...

Every author is keen to be published, but each wants to be treated fairly. You might want to try to get advice from other published...

Whether you are submitting to an agent or a publisher, it is imperative that you follow their specific guidelines and requirements for...

For those of you who want a taster of what to expect from DI Hunter Wilson's exploits in the case he examines in Hunter's Rules. Here is...

One of my favourite authors, Lizzie Chantree has published a new novel and allowed me to share and extract from that with my readers....

I had never read anything by Paul Kane, but Her Husband's Grave was on sale and the blurb sounded interesting, so I thought I'd take a...

Firstly, thank you very much for agreeing to an Author Interview with me, Natalie. It is a delight to have time to chat with you. Please...

When you have finished your first draft, it is important to address the various types of edit you may seek. You may want a developmental...

My series of novels, The Edinburgh Crime Mysteries, deals with aspects of crime and how these are dealt with by my fictional police team...

Thank you so much for welcoming me on your blog today, Val. You are always welcome here , Jo. I enjoy your novels very much and always...

Today I am pleased to welcome Richard E. Rock to the blog to talk about why he writes horror. Welcome, Richard, over to you. Thank you...

It is a thrill to welcome the bestselling author of Tipping Point, Michelle Cook back to the blog to discuss the dystopian fiction she...

I am delighted to take part in the tour for Leah the new book by Amanda Bedzrah. I hope you enjoy her interview here. Thank you for...

Hints and tips from successful authors are always useful, even if all they do is give us pause for thought. Here are six writing tips...

Traditional publishing refers to the established system of getting a book deal, which involves submission to agents and usually a...

If you receive an offer to publish your book, the first thing to consider is whether it has come from a company that you have submitted...

Each of us writes because we want to. We write because of a passion to share our ideas, our stories, and our information with those who...

Before you start writing a book, accept that the undertaking is a marathon, not a sprint. It will require time, imaginationa dn...

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,...

It is a pleasure to have bestselling author, Sue Moorcroft, share her thoughts and experience of the importance of prologues today. Thank...