An Interview with Carmen Radtke
Today I am delighted to have fellow author Carmen Radtke visit my blog and tell me a bit about her writing. She is published by...
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- Jul 27
- 3 min
Points of View in Novels
Many writers prefer to narrate their story in the third person. This can be done either using an omniscient narrator or, more commonly in...
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authorvalpenny
- Jul 20
- 2 min
My Perfect Ex by Lizzie Chantree
One of my favourite authors, Lizzie Chantree, has taken time out of her busy launch week to tell us about her new book, My Perfect Ex. I...
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authorvalpenny
- Jul 16
- 3 min
The Pilgrim by Joy Magretts
I was priviledged to recieve an advance copy of The Pilgrim by Joy Magretts in exchange for an honest review. My thanks to the author and...
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authorvalpenny
- Jun 11
- 5 min
Writing in Deep Point-Of-View
I attribute most of my confidence in writing not to Peter Robinson of DCI Banks fame or the talented Scottish author Karen Campbell who...
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authorvalpenny
- May 28
- 5 min
Lara's Daughter by Lesley Field
I am delighted to welcome romance novelist, Lesley Field back to the blog to tell us all about her new novel Lara's Daughter which was...
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authorvalpenny
- May 18
- 3 min
My Road To Publication by Emma Bennet
I am so pleased to have bestselling author, Emma Bennet on my blog today to talk about her road to publication. Many aspiring authors...
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authorvalpenny
- Apr 20
- 4 min
Developing and Sustaining a Character in a Series by Trevor Belshaw
I am delighted to welcome author Trevor Belshaw to the blog today. He is also my my stable mate following my move to Spellbound Books. It...
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authorvalpenny
- Apr 13
- 3 min
Being British at the time of Rome by Jacquie Rogers
I am thrilled to have my friend and fellow swanwicker, Jacquie Rogers whose historical novels set in Ancient Rome are fabulous. She has...
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authorvalpenny
- Mar 19
- 2 min
Shadow Sleeper by Madalyn Morgan
I am thrilled to have talented author and fellow Swanwicker, Madalyn Morgan join me on the blog today to tell me all about her new novel,...
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authorvalpenny
- Apr 14, 2021
- 2 min
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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authorvalpenny
- Mar 20, 2021
- 6 min
Hook Your Reader
Each of us writes because we want to. We write because of a passion to share our ideas, our stories, and our information with those who...
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authorvalpenny
- Mar 15, 2021
- 2 min
How to Write a Book and Work Fulltime
Before you start writing a book, accept that the undertaking is a marathon, not a sprint. It will require time, imaginationa dn...
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authorvalpenny
- Nov 14, 2020
- 2 min
Themes of a Novel
I have recently read several inexperienced writers discussing the themes of their works. One suggested their themes always put their...
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- Nov 6, 2020
- 2 min
The Edinburgh Crime Mysteries set in Edinburgh, Scotland
Hunter's Chase is the first novel in the series of novels, The Edinburgh Crime Mysteries and writing it was an exciting challenge. First,...
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