Creating Believable Characters for The Scandalous Life of Nancy Randolph by Kate Braithwaite
It is a delight to have the bestselling author, Kate Braithwaite, to the blog today to discuss creating believable characters in her most...
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- Nov 8
- 3 min
Research in Different Genres by Tim Taylor
It is my great pleasure to the fine author and poet, Tim Taylor, to my blog today to discuss the importance of researchin different...
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authorvalpenny
- Nov 7
- 4 min
Topaz by Richard Robinson
I am pleased to have been included in the tour for Topaz by Richard Robinson arranged by the lovely Lynsey Adams of Reading Between the...
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authorvalpenny
- Oct 28
- 4 min
Researching The Loyal Centurion by Jacquie Rogers
I am pleased to welcome my friend and fellow author, Jacquie Rogers, to the blog today to discuss how she researched her new historical...
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authorvalpenny
- Oct 24
- 4 min
From Self-Published to Published Author by Madalyn Morgan
I am delighted to welcome my friend and fellow author, Madalyn Morgan to the blog today to discuss her journey from self-publishing to...
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authorvalpenny
- Oct 18
- 3 min
Setting in Historical Novels by Fiona Forsyth
it is my pleasure to welcome the successful historical novellist, Fiona Forsyth, to the blog today to explain why she considers setting...
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authorvalpenny
- Oct 11
- 5 min
Editing Essentials by Liz Hurst
It is a joy for me to welcome my very first editor to the blog today. Liz Hurst is a well-respected author, and experienced author who...
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authorvalpenny
- Oct 4
- 5 min
Tips for Crime Writers
I write crime fiction novels and here I want to share a few tips about writing crime with my fellow authors. Let's start at the very...
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authorvalpenny
- Sep 23
- 8 min
The Importance of Setting in Historical Fiction by Maggie Richell-Davies
I am pleased that the award-winning English historical novelist Maggie Richell-Davies has taken time out of her busy schedule today to...
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authorvalpenny
- Aug 5
- 3 min
The Boy in Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
The book was recommended to me by my nephew, Mathew because he had enjoyed the book so much. The Blurb Nine-year-old Bruno knows nothing...
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authorvalpenny
- Aug 2
- 4 min
Writing Believable Characters by Eleanor Swift-Hook
I am pleased to welcome Eleanor Swift-Hook to the blog today to share her thoughts about writing believable characters. Certainly, if a...
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authorvalpenny
- Jun 21
- 4 min
Remembering My First Impressions of the Writers' Summer School at Swanwick
I originally heard about The Writers' Summer School from fellow writers at The Largs Writers Group to which I was introduced by the late,...
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authorvalpenny
- May 27
- 3 min
Justice be Damned by Rosemary J Kind
Justice be Damned is a gripping by Rosemary J Kind, whom I have met many times at Swanwick Writers’ Summer School. When I bought it, I...
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authorvalpenny
- May 24
- 5 min
Interview with Alistair Forrest
It is a delight to welcome bestselling historical novellist, Alistair Forrest to the blog today. Not only that, but he has shared some...
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authorvalpenny
- May 10
- 5 min
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...
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authorvalpenny
- Apr 12
- 4 min
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...
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authorvalpenny
- Mar 27
- 3 min
Sea of Flames by Alistair Forrest
Those of you who read this blog regularly will know that my go-to genre is crime. However, I will not pass up a good book whatever the...
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authorvalpenny
- Mar 1
- 3 min
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...
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authorvalpenny
- Feb 26
- 4 min
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...
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authorvalpenny
- Feb 22
- 5 min
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...
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