Love Struck by S. E. Davis
It is a joy to welcome bestselling American author, Sarah Davis (S.E.Davis) to the blog. She has agreed to sher an exceprt from her...
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- Nov 22
- 6 min
Social Media for Authors by Lesley Field
It is great to welcome bestselling author Lesley Field to the blog today to offer her insights into using social media as an author....
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authorvalpenny
- Nov 18
- 4 min
How I Learned to Love Research by Richard E Rock
Today, my friend and fellow author Richard E. Rock visits the blog to discuss the importance of research in his novels. Thank you for...
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authorvalpenny
- Nov 15
- 3 min
The House We Grew Up In by Lisa Jewell
The House We Grew Up In by Lisa Jewell was book of the month for our village book group. There was a wide variety of views about it, but...
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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 14
- 8 min
Researching a Novel by Mark Eklid
It is my pleasure to welcome my fellow author ond SpellBound stablemate, Mark Eklid back to the blog today. He explains how he researches...
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authorvalpenny
- Sep 30
- 3 min
Importance of Setting in My Books by Joan Livingston
It is a joy to welcome American thriller writer, Joan Livingston back to the blog to explain the impartance of setting in her novels....
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authorvalpenny
- Sep 27
- 3 min
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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authorvalpenny
- Sep 26
- 4 min
FAQs About Hunter's Secret
Hunter's Secret is published by SpellBound Books today. Let me share some of the questions I get asked most often. Hunter’s Secret, the...
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authorvalpenny
- Sep 20
- 3 min
Researching for my first Regency Romance by Emma Bennet
It is a great pleasure to welcome romance novelist Emma Bennet back to my blog today to discuss reseaching her first Regency romance....
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authorvalpenny
- Sep 16
- 3 min
Hunter's Secret - An Extract
My next novel in the DI Hunter Wilson Crime Thrillers was published by SpellBound Books Ltd on 15th September 2023. I hope readers will...
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authorvalpenny
- Sep 9
- 3 min
Let me Introduce DI Hunter Wilson from Hunter's Secret
The first novel ever I wrote was Hunter’s Chase. The main character is a police detective inspector, Hunter Wilson. Let me tell you about...
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authorvalpenny
- Aug 12
- 3 min
Writing Believable Characters by Ritu Bhathal
I am thrilled today to host my good friend and fellow SpellBound Books author, Ritu Bhathal, today to explain how she ensures the...
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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
- Jul 22
- 2 min
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
A friend bought and read The Thursday Murder Club for her group but didn't want to keep it, so gave it to me. I should have known... The...
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authorvalpenny
- Jul 15
- 5 min
Complete Your Manuscript Before You Submit It
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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authorvalpenny
- Jul 8
- 2 min
The Narcissist’s Daughter by Craig Holden
Craig Holden is the author of several novels including The River Sorrow, The Last Sanctuary, Four Corners of Night, The Jazz Bird and...
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authorvalpenny
- Jun 3
- 3 min
Lies Behind the Ruins by Helen Matthews
I recently read Lies Behind the Ruins by Helen Matthews. I had enjoyed all the previous books by her that I had read, so I thought this...
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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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