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Wild Flowers by Richard Robinson
I am pleased to be part of the tour for the new book, Wild Flowers, by Richard Robinson and published by SpellBound Books Ltd. The tour...
authorvalpenny
Jun 22, 20248 min read
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Interview with Marsali Taylor
I am pleased to have an opportunity to chat with author Marsali Taylor about her new book, Death at a Shetland Festival, the most recent...
authorvalpenny
May 31, 20249 min read
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Death at a Shetland Festival by Marsali Taylor
I am delighted to be part of the tour for the gripping new book, Death at a Shetland Festival by Marsali Taylor. Thanks to Marsali Taylor...
authorvalpenny
May 18, 202410 min read
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Proof of Life by Karen Campbell
I live in a village in South West Scotland and was delighted when, a few years ago, Karen Campbell ran a writers' workshop in the library...
authorvalpenny
May 11, 20242 min read
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An Interview with Jacquie Rogers
It is a delight to welcome back to the blog one of my favourite historical novelists, Jacquie Rogers. Thank you for your time today...
authorvalpenny
May 8, 20245 min read
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The Importance of Your Elevator Pitch and Tagline
The elevator pitch is so important to authors that Linwood Barclay even titled one of his bestselling novels 'Elevator Pitch'. In case...
authorvalpenny
May 4, 20242 min read
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Find You First by Linwood Barclay
I usually like Linwood Barclay's books. They are nicely plotted with an overtone of humour and when I see one I haven't read I will pick...
authorvalpenny
Apr 20, 20242 min read
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An Interview with Eleanor Swift-Hook
Today it is my great pleasure to welcome the respected historical novelist, Eleanor Swift-Hook to the blog to discuss her bestselling...
authorvalpenny
Apr 10, 20245 min read
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How to Plot a Novel
There are several way to plot a novel but this is one method that should help authors, whatever fiction genre you write and whatever...
authorvalpenny
Apr 6, 20243 min read
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One Morning in Prague by Olga Swan
It is my great pleasure to welcome my friend and fellow author, Olga Swan, to the blog today to discuss her new novel One Morning in...
authorvalpenny
Jan 18, 20242 min read
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Funeral Note by Quintin Jardine
I have read many of Quintin Jardine’s books and much prefer his Bob Skinner character to his Oz Blackstone series. In Funeral Notes, a...
authorvalpenny
Jan 6, 20242 min read
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Hunter's Christmas
I am so pleased to have a new book coming out this year and to be making the departure into short stories is exciting. Let me share an...
authorvalpenny
Dec 16, 20233 min read
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Island of Ruin by Marti M. MacNair
I am thrilled to be involved in the tour for the new novel by Marti M. MacNair. Many thanks to the author and Lynsey Adams of Reading...
authorvalpenny
Dec 6, 20233 min read
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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...
authorvalpenny
Nov 25, 20235 min read
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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....
authorvalpenny
Nov 22, 20236 min read
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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...
authorvalpenny
Nov 18, 20234 min read
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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...
authorvalpenny
Nov 15, 20233 min read
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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...
authorvalpenny
Oct 28, 20234 min read
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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...
authorvalpenny
Oct 24, 20234 min read
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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...
authorvalpenny
Oct 14, 20238 min read
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