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Best selling author of The Edinburgh Crime Mysteries

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    Know Your Readers
    authorvalpenny
    • 5 days ago
    • 4 min

    Know Your Readers

    I write commercial crime fiction and as an author the most important piece of information I need is who my readers are and what they want...
    46 views1 comment
    Creating An Interesting And Flawed Protagonist For A Series by Janet Pywell
    authorvalpenny
    • Jun 8
    • 4 min

    Creating An Interesting And Flawed Protagonist For A Series by Janet Pywell

    It is a joy to welcome fellow crime writer, Janet Pywell to my blog today. Janet has generously offered each of my readers a free copy of...
    27 views1 comment
    The Catch by T.M. Logan
    authorvalpenny
    • Jun 4
    • 3 min

    The Catch by T.M. Logan

    I must be honest, I had never heard of T. M. Logan and I bought The Catch when it was on sale, but I am very glad I did. The Blurb She...
    11 views0 comments
    An Interview with Mason Bushell
    authorvalpenny
    • May 11
    • 4 min

    An Interview with Mason Bushell

    It is with great pleasure that I welcome English author Mason Bushell to the blog today to discuss his writing, books, and his unique...
    22 views3 comments
    The Venus Conspiracy by Michael Cordy
    authorvalpenny
    • Apr 30
    • 2 min

    The Venus Conspiracy by Michael Cordy

    When I read the back cover of this book I was not sure that I would like The Venus Conspracy. However, my husband and I were on holiday...
    16 views0 comments
    An Interview with Jo Fenton
    authorvalpenny
    • Apr 27
    • 4 min

    An Interview with Jo Fenton

    I am thrilled to have one of my favourite authors, Jo fenton, visit the blog to have a chat. Thank you for your time Jo. Over to you!...
    18 views0 comments
    Never Look Away by Linwood Barclay
    authorvalpenny
    • Apr 16
    • 2 min

    Never Look Away by Linwood Barclay

    The Blurb It starts with a trip to a local amusement park. David Harwood is hoping a carefree day at Five Mountains will help dispel his...
    16 views0 comments
    Character Developement in a Series by Anna Legat
    authorvalpenny
    • Apr 9
    • 4 min

    Character Developement in a Series by Anna Legat

    It is a great pleasure to welcome fellow crime-writer Anna Legat to the blog. She is going to share her experience about developing...
    34 views0 comments
    Creating Characters by Rosie Travers
    authorvalpenny
    • Mar 16
    • 4 min

    Creating Characters by Rosie Travers

    It is a delight to be joined on the blog today by bestselling English author, Rosie Travers to discuss how she creates characters in her...
    37 views2 comments
    Port Mortuary by Patricia Cornwell
    authorvalpenny
    • Mar 12
    • 3 min

    Port Mortuary by Patricia Cornwell

    I enjoy Patricia Cornwell's books and was pleased to find on I hadn't read. The Blurb Kay Scarpetta has been training at the Dover Port...
    8 views0 comments
    An Interview with Denise Bloom
    authorvalpenny
    • Mar 9
    • 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...
    10 views0 comments
    Working the Beat by Joan Livingston
    authorvalpenny
    • Mar 6
    • 3 min

    Working the Beat by Joan Livingston

    I have just recently finished reading the new book by one of my favourite authors, Joan Livingston. I enjoy her Isabel Long series very...
    19 views0 comments
    Police or perpetrator - whose side are you on? by Katharine Johnson
    authorvalpenny
    • Mar 4
    • 3 min

    Police or perpetrator - whose side are you on? by Katharine Johnson

    I am thrilled that one of my favourite authors has made time to visit my blog. Read this fascinating article on point of view by...
    22 views2 comments
    We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker
    authorvalpenny
    • Feb 12
    • 3 min

    We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker

    I bought We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker just before Christmas because I had read some good reviews, almost despite the fact that...
    21 views1 comment
    Before I Say Goodbye by Mary Higgins Clark
    authorvalpenny
    • Feb 5
    • 2 min

    Before I Say Goodbye by Mary Higgins Clark

    I borrowed this book from my local library because I had heard good things about this author, but had not read any of her books. The...
    10 views0 comments
    An Inteview with Jenna Morrison
    authorvalpenny
    • Feb 2
    • 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...
    3 views0 comments
    An Interview with Jenna Morrison
    authorvalpenny
    • Feb 2
    • 7 min

    An Interview with Jenna Morrison

    I am delighted to have American author, Jenna Morrison visit the blog today to discuss her new novel, A Brother's Truth. Jenna, thank you...
    37 views0 comments
    The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
    authorvalpenny
    • Jan 22
    • 3 min

    The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

    Mark Haddon is a British novelist and poet, although his best known novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time was published...
    26 views0 comments
    No Time for Goodbye by Linwood Barclay
    authorvalpenny
    • Jan 15
    • 3 min

    No Time for Goodbye by Linwood Barclay

    This book is a great read. My older daughter had recommended it to me years ago when we were on holiday, but I never got around to...
    3 views0 comments
    An Interview with Karen Moore
    authorvalpenny
    • Jan 12
    • 4 min

    An Interview with Karen Moore

    I am delighted to have bestselling English author, Karen Moore, visit the blog today. Thank you for making the time to stop by, Karen....
    20 views0 comments
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