authorvalpennyOct 23, 20212 minThe Chair by G.B. WilliamsI recently appeared on a literary panel at a crime festival with Gail Williams and, although I had not previously read any of her books,...
authorvalpennyAug 28, 20212 minDead Man's Prayer by Jackie BaldwinI was recently on a panel during a crime festival with Jackie Baldwin. She is a bestselling Scottish crime writer and I was thrilled to...
authorvalpennyAug 14, 20212 minTorn by Karen MooreI had never read any works by Karen Moore, but I had heard a lot about her novel, Torn, and was keen to read it. The Blurb Like any...
authorvalpennyMay 22, 20213 minThe Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart TurtonI had enjoyed Stuart Turton's debut novel, The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle and was excited when I heard he had another book out. My...
authorvalpennyJan 6, 20214 minA Visit to Mende by Angela WrenHi, Val. Thanks for inviting me onto your blog today. It is always a pleasure to host you, Angela. Thank you for your time. Now over to...
authorvalpennyDec 28, 20204 minMy Writing Journey by Karla ForbesThe 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,...