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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- Apr 5
- 3 min
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,...
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authorvalpenny
- Apr 1
- 2 min
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...
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authorvalpenny
- Mar 29
- 5 min
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...
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authorvalpenny
- Mar 25
- 1 min
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...
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authorvalpenny
- Mar 18
- 1 min
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...
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authorvalpenny
- Mar 8
- 4 min
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...
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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 25
- 3 min
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...
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authorvalpenny
- Feb 18
- 2 min
Routes To Getting Published - Traditional Publishers
This is my second article discussing different routs to getting your book published and I am going to deal with traditional publishing as...
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authorvalpenny
- Feb 11
- 2 min
Routes to Getting Published - Vanity Publishers
There are many routes to publication, so you need to think about the advantages and disadvantages that are offered by the various routes...
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authorvalpenny
- Feb 8
- 4 min
Getting Cultivating A Fuji into the World by Miriam Drori
It is with great pleasure that I welcome bestselling author, Miriam Drori to the blog today to talk about her experiences of her getting...
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authorvalpenny
- Feb 4
- 4 min
An Extract from Hunter's Force
Hunter's Force (DI Hunter Wilson Crime Thriller #3) was published by SpellBound Books Ltd. on 25 January 2023. It is a police procedural...
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authorvalpenny
- Feb 1
- 3 min
So You Want a Book Contract? by Wendy H. Jones
I am thrilled that bestselling author, Wendy H. Jones has taken time out of her busy day today to share her experiences of the world of...
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authorvalpenny
- Jan 28
- 2 min
The Flat Share by Beth O'Leary
I had read and enjoyed The Switch by Beth O'Leary so when I noticed another of her novels available, I decided to try this one too. The...
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authorvalpenny
- Jan 11
- 3 min
Rough and Deadly by Paula Williams
I don't often re-read books these days. However, during the holiday season when life was busy, I looked for the familiarity of a book...
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authorvalpenny
- Oct 26, 2022
- 2 min
Drafting a Novel before Submission
Writing a novel is a marathon, not a sprint. I was once advised by author, Allison Symes, "You better like your first book because you'll...
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authorvalpenny
- Sep 21, 2022
- 2 min
In The Dark by Mark Billingham
I have always enjoyed detective novels, mysteries and crime thrillers. Mark Billingham is an English crime novelist and stand up...
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authorvalpenny
- Sep 10, 2022
- 2 min
Why You Should Complete Your Manuscript before Submission
It may seem like a basic instruction, but before you seek any kind of representation or publication, make sure the first draft of your...
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