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The First Cut
I have exciting news! I have been contacted by a TV scout who is putting together a list of authors whose books would be suitable for a...
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Apr 29, 20233 min read


The First Cut - An Excerpt
From Chapter Three Jane pulled the helmet onto her well-coiffed hair. She knew it would ruin the style, but she had rarely cared less....
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Mar 11, 20234 min read


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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Feb 4, 20234 min read


A 5* Review of Hunter's Chase by Kirsty Whitlock
I am thrilled to be able to share another 5* review of Hunter's Chase with you today by Kirsty Whitlock. The Blurb Hunter by name –...
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Sep 7, 20226 min read


The Observations by Jane Harris
The Blurb A powerful story of secrets and suspicions, hidden histories and mysterious disappearances set in Victorian Scotland. Scotland,...
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May 21, 20223 min read


Writing Hunter's Rules
My family has been moving between the U.S.A. and the U.K. for generations. It is always a bit of a lottery as to where you end up! As for...
authorvalpenny
Nov 27, 20211 min read


Hunter's Rules
Today is a special day. My publishers, Dark Stroke Books have confirmed that my new novel, Hunter's Rules, will launch on 01.01.2022. It...
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Oct 27, 20212 min read


The First Cut - A Jane Renwick Thriller
I have been writing and telling stories all my life. When I was a child, I used to make up stories for my little sister after our Mum put...
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Aug 8, 20213 min read


Dark Scotland a Charity Anthology
I rarely read, or indeed write, short stories. However, when I was approached to contribute to the anthology produced by Dark Stroke...
authorvalpenny
Apr 11, 20215 min read


Edinburgh
Edinburgh is Scotland's compact, hilly capital. It has a medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town with gardens and neoclassical...
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Nov 21, 20202 min read


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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Nov 6, 20202 min read


Slang Names for Police Officers
Detective Inspector Hunter Wilson is the main protagonist of my debut crime novel 'Hunter's Chase' that is to be published by Crooked Cat...
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Nov 9, 20192 min read


Exciting:An Excerpt From Hunter's Chase
Prologue Edinburgh, November 2012 DI Hunter Wilson took off his glasses and rubbed the bridge of his nose. There had to be an answer. How...
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Nov 17, 20177 min read


On Writing
I remember when my younger sister and I were little girls our Mum used to make time to sit and read us stories on a Sunday afternoon....
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Oct 21, 20173 min read


Edinburgh, The Setting for 'Hunter's Chase'
I chose Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, as the setting for my novel 'Hunter's Chase'. The book will be published by Crooked Cat Books...
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Sep 29, 20172 min read


Thirty-three Connection support the launch of Hunter's Chase
Fabulous news! the Edinburgh band Thirty-three Connection have agreed that I can use their hit single 'In the Rain' during the online...
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Sep 7, 20171 min read


Friends of Hunter's Chase
I have established a new Facebook group, Friends of Hunter's Chase .You will find it at https://www.facebook.com/groups/296295777444303/....
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Sep 3, 20171 min read


Hunter's Chase set in Edinburgh, Scotland
Writing Hunter's Chase was an exciting challenge. First, I had to choose a setting for my novel. I toyed with the idea of creating an imagin
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Sep 1, 20172 min read
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