Hunter's Revenge Extract
Hunter's Revenge is the second novel in the series of novels DI Hunter Wilson Crime Thrillers published by SpellBound Books on 30...
VAL PENNY
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- Nov 19
- 2 min
Edinburgh: The Setting for Hunter's Chase by Val Penny
Writing Hunter's Chase was an exciting challenge. The paperback and eBooks are available on Amazon published by SpellBound Books Ltd. Now...
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authorvalpenny
- Nov 16
- 4 min
The Welsh Girl by Peter Ho Davies
The Blurb In 1944, a German Jewish refugee is sent to Wales to interview Rudolf Hess; in Snowdonia, a seventeen-year-old girl, the...
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authorvalpenny
- Nov 9
- 6 min
Looking Back at The Writers’ Summer School at Swanwick 2022 by Allison Symes
I’m thrilled to share Looking Back at Swanwick 2022 this week. This post was a sheer joy to write. It shares a little of what it is like...
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authorvalpenny
- Nov 5
- 2 min
Fallen by Karin Slaughter
I was on holiday when I finished the book I was reading. Luckily, the hotel I was staying at had a library for the use of guests. I chose...
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authorvalpenny
- Oct 26
- 2 min
Drafting a Novel before Submission
Writing a novel is a marathon, not a sprint. I was once advised by author, Allison Symes, "You better like your first book because you'll...
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authorvalpenny
- Oct 15
- 4 min
How to Write a Novel in 5 Steps
Writing a novel requires dedication, organisation, and discipline. Once you have decided on an idea or story, use my guide to help you...
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authorvalpenny
- Oct 8
- 2 min
More Helpful Writing Tips for Fiction Writers
Great fiction writing takes dedication and hard work, but there are methods to make the whole process easier. It is always worth the time...
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authorvalpenny
- Oct 5
- 3 min
Helpful Writing Tips For Fiction Authors
Writing a story is an undertaking that allows your imagination to run wild. You will create characters and perhaps even build worlds....
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authorvalpenny
- Sep 28
- 2 min
The SpellBound Penny Prize for Swanwick Writers' Summer School
I am thrilled to be sponsoring an exciting new prize for authors with SpellBound Books for members of Swanwick Writers' Summer School....
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authorvalpenny
- Sep 7
- 6 min
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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authorvalpenny
- Aug 20
- 3 min
Hunter's Chase published by SpellBound Books
I am excited to announce that the second edition of Hunter's Chase has been published by Spellbound Books today. I am overwhelmed by the...
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authorvalpenny
- 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 6
- 2 min
Judging a Book by its Cover
We are all told that we must not judge a book by its cover, yet I firmly believe we all do it, whether we are using the phrase...
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authorvalpenny
- Jun 22
- 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...
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authorvalpenny
- Jun 18
- 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...
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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 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...
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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...
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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...
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