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Interview with Stephanie Santone
I was delighted when author Stephanie Santone agreed to sit down with me to discuss her new book Tangled Magic. Fantasy is not a genre of...
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Aug 135 min read
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Using Prompts for Writing
I try to write something every day, but sometimes idea run dry and I find it difficult to come up with a topic or theme for my piece....
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Jun 142 min read
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My Writing Journey by Mollie Sykes
It is my great pleasure to welcome fellow author Mollie Sykes to the blog today. Mollie has published several books and contributed to...
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Apr 123 min read
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Creating Realistic Characters
Every gripping story needs compelling characters to tell it and as the writer it is your job to create those characters and breathe life...
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Mar 83 min read
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Avoiding a Mucky Middle
We learn early on in our writing journey that every story must have a beginning a middle and an end. We are also taught that our main...
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Feb 153 min read
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Crafting Compelling Characters: The Art of Believability by Tracy Stewart
I am pleased to welcome author Tracy Stewart to the blog today to discuss how she creates compelling characters in her novels. Thank you...
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Sep 27, 20233 min read
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The Importance of Setting by Maressa Mortimer
It is my great pleasure to welcome the talented Dutdh author, Maressa Mortimer, to the blog today to share her thoughts on the importance...
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Sep 2, 20233 min read
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Creating Believable Characters by Allison Symes
It is always a pleasure to welcome my friend and fellow author, Allison Symes to the blog. Today she discusses her techniques for...
authorvalpenny
Aug 19, 20233 min read
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Interview with Olga Swan
I am thrilled to introduce another author from the SpellBound stable to the blog today. Best selling author, Olga Swan took time out of...
authorvalpenny
Jun 7, 20235 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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Villainy at the Village Store by Elizabeth Ducie
Have you ever found a series of books that grips you so much that you constantly await the next in the series with pleasure? I first...
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Oct 19, 20223 min read
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More Helpful Writing Tips for Fiction Writers
Great fiction writing takes dedication and hard work, but there are methods to make the whole process easier. It is always worth the time...
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Oct 8, 20222 min read
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Why I Write Dark Fiction by Kateri Stanley
I am thrilled to welcome British novelist, Kateri Stanley to the website today to explain why she writes dark fiction. Thank you for your...
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Apr 28, 20214 min read
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Why I Write Fiction by Sarah Davis
I am delighted to welcome bestselling author, Sarah Davis, back to my blog to talk about why she writes fiction. Thank you for your time...
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Apr 14, 20212 min read
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