Developing and Sustaining a Character in a Series by Trevor Belshaw
I am delighted to welcome author Trevor Belshaw to the blog today. He is also my my stable mate following my move to Spellbound Books. It...
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VAL PENNY
Best selling author of The DI Hunter Wilson Thrillers
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authorvalpenny
- Apr 13, 2022
- 3 min
Being British at the time of Rome by Jacquie Rogers
I am thrilled to have my friend and fellow swanwicker, Jacquie Rogers whose historical novels set in Ancient Rome are fabulous. She has...
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authorvalpenny
- Apr 2, 2022
- 2 min
As Far As My Feet Will Carry Me by Josef M. Bauer
I admit, it sometimes takes me a while to catch up with things. This book is one of these cases. The book was originally published in...
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authorvalpenny
- Mar 30, 2022
- 1 min
Author News by Spellbound Books
We are beyond thrilled to welcome Val Penny To SpellBound! Val has an Llb degree from Edinburgh University and her MSc from Napier...
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authorvalpenny
- Mar 19, 2022
- 2 min
Shadow Sleeper by Madalyn Morgan
I am thrilled to have talented author and fellow Swanwicker, Madalyn Morgan join me on the blog today to tell me all about her new novel,...
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authorvalpenny
- Mar 9, 2022
- 3 min
An Interview with Denise Bloom
I am pleased to be joined by English author Denise Bloom to discuss her novels and her writing journey. Over to you, Denise. Please tell...
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authorvalpenny
- Feb 26, 2022
- 3 min
How Long is a Novel?
When you think about how long your manuscript needs to be, there are many points to take into consideration and there is no one right...
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authorvalpenny
- Feb 16, 2022
- 4 min
An Interview about Erotica with Su Orwell
It is a pleasure to welcome American author, Jennifer Worrell to the blog today to discuss the novel she has written in the erotica...
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authorvalpenny
- Feb 2, 2022
- 6 min
An Inteview with Jenna Morrison
I am delighted to welcome American author Jenna Morrison to the blog today. Her debut novel, A Brother's Truth will be released on...
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authorvalpenny
- Jan 26, 2022
- 3 min
The Themes of Badlands by Gary Kruse
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...
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authorvalpenny
- Jan 19, 2022
- 4 min
Getting Published
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...
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authorvalpenny
- Dec 29, 2021
- 4 min
Writing a Synposis
Whether you are submitting to an agent or a publisher, it is imperative that you follow their specific guidelines and requirements for...
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authorvalpenny
- Dec 18, 2021
- 2 min
An Extract from Hunter's Rules
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...
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authorvalpenny
- Nov 24, 2021
- 3 min
The Woman Who Felt Invisible by Lizzie Chantree
One of my favourite authors, Lizzie Chantree has published a new novel and allowed me to share and extract from that with my readers....
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authorvalpenny
- Nov 3, 2021
- 4 min
Her Husband's Grave by P.L.Kane
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...
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authorvalpenny
- Jul 7, 2021
- 4 min
An Interview with Natalie Cammaratta
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...
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authorvalpenny
- Jun 26, 2021
- 2 min
The Importance of a Polished Manuscript
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...
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authorvalpenny
- Jun 5, 2021
- 2 min
Themes of my Novels
My series of novels, The Edinburgh Crime Mysteries, deals with aspects of crime and how these are dealt with by my fictional police team...
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authorvalpenny
- Jun 2, 2021
- 3 min
Why I Write Thrillers by Jo Fenton
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...
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authorvalpenny
- May 26, 2021
- 2 min
Why I Write Horror by Richard E. Rock
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...
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