VAL PENNY

Best selling author of The Edinburgh Crime Mysteries

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    Know Your Readers
    authorvalpenny
    • 3 days ago
    • 4 min

    Know Your Readers

    I write commercial crime fiction and as an author the most important piece of information I need is who my readers are and what they want...
    43 views1 comment
    Poetry From the Heart by Olusola Sophia Anayanwu
    authorvalpenny
    • 7 days ago
    • 2 min

    Poetry From the Heart by Olusola Sophia Anayanwu

    I was honoured to be approached by the poet to review her new collection of poetry. I had not read anything by Olusola Sophia Anayanwu...
    25 views0 comments
    Writing in Deep Point-Of-View
    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...
    136 views4 comments
    The Switch by Beth O'Leary
    authorvalpenny
    • May 7
    • 3 min

    The Switch by Beth O'Leary

    I will be quite honest, I bought The Switch by Beth O'Leary from Amazon because it xounded interesting and was on sale for £2.00. The...
    16 views0 comments
    Author News by Spellbound Books
    authorvalpenny
    • Mar 30
    • 1 min

    Author News by Spellbound Books

    We are beyond thrilled to welcome Val Penny To SpellBound! Val has an Llb degree from Edinburgh University and her MSc from Napier...
    58 views0 comments
    The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery
    authorvalpenny
    • Feb 19
    • 3 min

    The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery

    This is a very French book, both in subject and in the style of writing. That is why it is interesting that the book is so successful...
    13 views0 comments
    An Interview with Jenna Morrison
    authorvalpenny
    • Feb 2
    • 7 min

    An Interview with Jenna Morrison

    I am delighted to have American author, Jenna Morrison visit the blog today to discuss her new novel, A Brother's Truth. Jenna, thank you...
    37 views0 comments
    The Themes of Badlands by Gary Kruse
    authorvalpenny
    • Jan 26
    • 3 min

    The Themes of Badlands by Gary Kruse

    Badlands is the debut novel by English author Gary Kruse. I am delighted to have him discuss the themes of Badlands here. Thank you for...
    11 views0 comments
    The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
    authorvalpenny
    • Jan 22
    • 3 min

    The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

    Mark Haddon is a British novelist and poet, although his best known novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time was published...
    26 views0 comments
    Getting Published
    authorvalpenny
    • Jan 19
    • 4 min

    Getting Published

    Every author is keen to be published, but each wants to be treated fairly. You might want to try to get advice from other published...
    85 views0 comments
    No Time for Goodbye by Linwood Barclay
    authorvalpenny
    • Jan 15
    • 3 min

    No Time for Goodbye by Linwood Barclay

    This book is a great read. My older daughter had recommended it to me years ago when we were on holiday, but I never got around to...
    3 views0 comments
    An Interview with Karen Moore
    authorvalpenny
    • Jan 12
    • 4 min

    An Interview with Karen Moore

    I am delighted to have bestselling English author, Karen Moore, visit the blog today. Thank you for making the time to stop by, Karen....
    20 views0 comments
    An Interview with Jessica Thompson
    authorvalpenny
    • Jan 6
    • 4 min

    An Interview with Jessica Thompson

    I delighted that busy American author, Jessica Thompson has taken time to stop by and chat with me about her new book. Jessica, firstly,...
    17 views0 comments
    Writing a Synposis
    authorvalpenny
    • Dec 29, 2021
    • 4 min

    Writing a Synposis

    Whether you are submitting to an agent or a publisher, it is imperative that you follow their specific guidelines and requirements for...
    48 views0 comments
    A Christmas Present -The First Cut
    authorvalpenny
    • Dec 25, 2021
    • 2 min

    A Christmas Present -The First Cut

    The First Cut is free for the first time this Christmas weekend. I hope you enjoy it and to give you a little taster by way of an extract...
    43 views0 comments
    An Extract from Hunter's Rules
    authorvalpenny
    • Dec 18, 2021
    • 2 min

    An Extract from Hunter's Rules

    For those of you who want a taster of what to expect from DI Hunter Wilson's exploits in the case he examines in Hunter's Rules. Here is...
    7 views0 comments
    Show Don't Tell
    authorvalpenny
    • Dec 8, 2021
    • 2 min

    Show Don't Tell

    All editors advise their authors to show, not tell. What this means is that, instead of writing long paragraphs of explanation or...
    49 views2 comments
    An Extract from Hunter's Rules
    authorvalpenny
    • Dec 1, 2021
    • 2 min

    An Extract from Hunter's Rules

    Let me share another little glimpse into my new novel, Hunter's Rules. The novel forms book #6 in The Edinburgh Crime Mystery series....
    7 views2 comments
    Writing Hunter's Rules
    authorvalpenny
    • Nov 27, 2021
    • 1 min

    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...
    5 views1 comment
    The Book Club by C. J. Cooper
    authorvalpenny
    • Nov 20, 2021
    • 2 min

    The Book Club by C. J. Cooper

    I had never read any novels by C. J. Cooper but this book was on sale, it was a genre I enjoy and the title amused me, so it seemed to be...
    13 views0 comments
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