The Themes of a Novel
In contemporary literary studies, a theme is a central topic, subject, or message within a narrative. Themes can be divided into two...
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VAL PENNY
Best selling author of The DI Hunter Wilson Thrillers
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Jun 82 min
Writing The First Cut
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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May 254 min
How to Find a Literary Agent
Many authors are daunted by the prospect of finding a literary agent to represent them. For some it is their main goal, others ignore the...
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May 85 min
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...
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May 14 min
An Interview with Jo Fenton
It is not often that an international bestselling author is willing to take time out and chat with me. So I am particularly delighted to...
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Apr 202 min
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...
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Apr 174 min
An Interview with Paul Walker
It is a pleasure to welcome historical author Paul Walker to the blog today to discuss his books and all things writing. Thank you for...
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Jan 273 min
The Sick Rose by Erin Kelly
I often say that I don't like novels where the time line jumps about, and this novel ceratinly does that! However, I will forgive Erin...
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Jan 62 min
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...
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Dec 30, 20234 min
Hunter's Christmas
I hope you were able to download my new book, Hunter's Christmas and Other Stories on your new Christmas Kindle or unwrap it amongst your...
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Dec 23, 20232 min
Hunter and the Christmas Stories
Let me take this chance to tell you about Hunter’s Christmas, the new book of short stories containing tales featuring DI Hunter Wilson,...
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Oct 21, 20235 min
Going It Alone – And Very Happy To Do So by Elizabeth Ducie
It is my great pleasure to welcome back my friend and fellow author, Elizabeth Ducie to the blog. Apart from her successful non-fiction...
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Oct 6, 20235 min
An Interview with Mark Eklid
It is a pleasure to welcome fellow crime fiction author and SpellBound Books stablemate, Mark Eklid to the blog today to chat about his...
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Oct 4, 20235 min
Tips for Crime Writers
I write crime fiction novels and here I want to share a few tips about writing crime with my fellow authors. Let's start at the very...
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Sep 30, 20233 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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Sep 23, 20238 min
The Importance of Setting in Historical Fiction by Maggie Richell-Davies
I am pleased that the award-winning English historical novelist Maggie Richell-Davies has taken time out of her busy schedule today to...
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Sep 16, 20233 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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Sep 9, 20233 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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Aug 6, 20233 min
Effective Research for your Contemporary Fiction Books by Wendy H. Jones
When one thinks about researching for a book, historical research immediately springs to mind. I am currently researching a historical...
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May 17, 20234 min
Interview with Karen Moore
It is with great pleasure that I welcome bestselling thriller writer Karen Moore back to the blog today to chat about her new book,...
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