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Interview with Ivy Logan
It is my great pleasure to welcome author Ivy Logan to the blog to discuss writing her novels, inspiration and all things books. Thank...
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May 20, 20235 min read
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Interview with Karen Moore
It is with great pleasure that I welcome bestselling thriller writer Karen Moore back to the blog today to chat about her new book,...
authorvalpenny
May 17, 20234 min read
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Interview with Marsali Taylor
I am pleased to have been included in the tour for the new book, Death in a Shetland Lane, by Marsali Taylor. The tour is run by the...
authorvalpenny
May 13, 20238 min read
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How I Plan My Novels by Jacquie Rogers
It is my great pleasure to welcome best selling historical novelist, Jacquie Rogers to the blog today. She explains how she plans writing...
authorvalpenny
May 10, 20235 min read
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Writing Dig Your Own Grave by Carmen Radtke
It is a great pleasure to have Carmen Radtke visit my blog today to tell me all about writing her new novel, Dig Your Own Grave. Thank...
authorvalpenny
May 6, 20233 min read
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The Hollow by Agatha Christie
My mother gave me a series of Agatha Christie books as a gift. Some of them I had read before, but The Hollow was new to me. I really...
authorvalpenny
Apr 29, 20232 min read
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The First Cut
I have exciting news! I have been contacted by a TV scout who is putting together a list of authors whose books would be suitable for a...
authorvalpenny
Apr 29, 20233 min read
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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...
authorvalpenny
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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