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The Coombesford Story by Elizabeth Ducie
I am thrilled to have my friend and fellow author, Elizabeth Ducie back on the blog. In this article she explains how she came to write...
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Apr 26, 20233 min read
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Interview with A. J. Roberts
I am thrilled to be joined on the blog today by fellow author, Andy Roberts. I met Andy at The Writers' Summer School at Swanwick several...
authorvalpenny
Apr 20, 20235 min read
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An Extract from Hunter's Force
If you missed the preorder for Hunter's Force you can still get it here - free on Kindle Unlimited or only 99p/117c to buy...
authorvalpenny
Apr 19, 20233 min read
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Writing The Pilgrim by Joy Margetts
The Pilgrim was one of the most intense and gripping novels I read last year, so when the author, Joy Margetts, offered to tell me about...
authorvalpenny
Apr 12, 20234 min read
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Writing Matters by Morwenna Blackwood
I am pleased to welcome the talented English author, Morwenna Blackwood to the blog today. I have found her work exciting and different...
authorvalpenny
Apr 8, 20235 min read
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Writing Bleak Waters by Gary Kruse
I am delighted to welcome my friend and fellow author, Gary Kruse, to the blog today to explain what inspired him to write his novel,...
authorvalpenny
Apr 5, 20233 min read
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The Omega Chronicles by Mark Carnelly
I had read The Time Detective by author Mark Carnelly previously and enjoyed it so much that I bought a second copy for my nephew, so...
authorvalpenny
Apr 1, 20232 min read
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An Interview with Nicola East
Nicola East is, along with Sumaira Wilson, co-founder and director of the publishing sensation that is SpellBound Books Ltd. I am amazed...
authorvalpenny
Mar 29, 20235 min read
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Routes to Getting Published - Self Publishing
This is my fourth article discussing different routs to getting your book published and I am going to deal with self publishing. This...
authorvalpenny
Mar 25, 20231 min read
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My Experience in the Publishing World by Joan Livingston
It is with great pleasure that I welcome the bestselling American Author, Joan Livingston back to the blog today. This time I have asked...
authorvalpenny
Mar 22, 20234 min read
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Routes to Getting Published - Independent Publishers
This is my third article discussing different routs to getting your book published and I am going to deal with independent publishing...
authorvalpenny
Mar 18, 20231 min read
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The First Cut - An Excerpt
From Chapter Three Jane pulled the helmet onto her well-coiffed hair. She knew it would ruin the style, but she had rarely cared less....
authorvalpenny
Mar 11, 20234 min read
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How I Plan a Novel by Richard E. Rock
It is my great pleasure to welcome author Richard E. Rock to the blog today. He has taken time out to explain how he sets about planning...
authorvalpenny
Mar 8, 20234 min read
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Writing The First Cut (A Jane Renwick Crime Thriller)
I have been writing and telling stories all my life. When I was a child, I used to make up stories for my little sister after our Mum put...
authorvalpenny
Mar 5, 20232 min read
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Fabergé by Jo Fenton
Fabergé is the third book in Jo Fenton's Becky White series of thrillers. I had enjoyed the first two book in the series, Revelation and...
authorvalpenny
Mar 4, 20232 min read
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Imposter Syndrome by Fiona Forsyth
I am thrilled to have the bestselling historical novelist, Fiona Forsyth take time to visit the blog today and discuss something many...
authorvalpenny
Mar 1, 20233 min read
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How I Plan a Novel by Lesley Field
I am thrilled to welcome bestselling romantic novelist, Lesley Field back to the blog today to share her experience of how to plan a...
authorvalpenny
Feb 26, 20234 min read
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Becoming Queen Bathsheba by Amanda Bedzrah
I am pleased to take part in the blog tour for Becoming Queen Bathsheba, a novel by Amanda Bedzrah. You can follow the tour run by...
authorvalpenny
Feb 25, 20233 min read
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Why Write About Poor Women in C18th England? M Richell-Davies
It is a joy to welcome award winning author, Maggie Richell-Davies back to the blog today to learn about her female centred novel, The...
authorvalpenny
Feb 22, 20235 min read
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Routes To Getting Published - Traditional Publishers
This is my second article discussing different routs to getting your book published and I am going to deal with traditional publishing as...
authorvalpenny
Feb 18, 20232 min read
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