Val Penny

Jan 11, 2021
4 min

Overcome Writer's Block

If you have ever been afflicted with writer's block, you know it is no laughing matter because it can impede your writing for days,...

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Dec 26, 2020
2 min

Routes to Publication

Consider the advantages and disadvantages of some main routes to publication before you proceed to allow your work to meet the world....

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Nov 29, 2020
2 min

DS Jane Renwick's Series

Detective Sergeant Jane Renwick is one of the main female characters in my Edinburgh Crime series of novels. It is, therefore fitting...

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Nov 21, 2020
2 min

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 14, 2020
2 min

Themes of a Novel

I have recently read several inexperienced writers discussing the themes of their works. One suggested their themes always put their...

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Nov 6, 2020
2 min

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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Oct 30, 2020
1 min

My 2021 Writing Plan

I have just planned 2021 with my publishers, darkstroke. I have entered into a contract with voice actor Sean Pia to produce the audio...

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Sep 24, 2020
3 min

Let's Get Published A Great 5* Review

The Blurb At last, a book that is easy to read and tells it how it is! A book written to assist authors maximise their success when...

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Aug 18, 2020
2 min

Hunter's Secret reviewed by Yvonne Ellis

I am delighted to share my review today for Hunters Secret by Val Penny. This is the first time I have read a book by this author and I...

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Aug 13, 2020
5 min

Interview with Val Penny by Sarah Davis

I am pleased to be able to share the interview between me and fellow author Sarah Davis. You can find it on her website...

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Aug 12, 2020
4 min

Interview between Val Penny and Deborah Miles

Thank you, Val, for taking the time to join to answer a few questions for us. We wish you well with Hunter's Secret and I look forward to...

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Aug 10, 2020
2 min

Mai's Musings Reviews Hunter's Secret

Thank you so much to Mai's Musings @maitaylor01 for the amazing review of the fifth book in The Edinburgh Crime Mysteries during the...

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Aug 9, 2020
2 min

Themes of Hunter's Secret by Jo Fenton

As we start a new series of Thursday Themes, I’m delighted to kick off by welcoming back a favourite guest. Val Penny joins me today to...

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Aug 8, 2020
2 min

Hunter's Secret by Lorraine Mace

Hunter’s Secret is the fifth novel in The Edinburgh Crime Mysteries series. The readers have come to trust Detective Inspector Hunter...

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Jul 29, 2020
2 min

Praise for Hunter's Secret

Hunter's Secret is the fifth novel in my Edinburgh Crime Mysteries series published by darkstroke. Each book can be read as a stand alone...

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Jun 28, 2020
2 min

Let's Get Published review by Linda Hill

Many Thanks to Linda Hill for her review of Let's Get Published. bit.ly/LetsGetPublished A practical guide to getting published. Val...

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Jun 1, 2020
4 min

Let's Get Published by Val Penny

I am thrilled to announce that my first non-fiction book, Let's Get Published, is available. I do hope it will be helpful to many people....

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Apr 18, 2020
2 min

Themes in Hunter's Blood (The Edinburgh Crime Mysteries #4)

I write novels; crime novels that fall squarely within the police procedural style of that genre. But whether you write novels, short...

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Nov 9, 2019
2 min

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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Oct 31, 2019
3 min

Val Penny Answers Questions posed by Crime Writer Lorraine Mace

This article first appeared online at https://thewritersabcchecklist.blogspot.com/2019/10/val-penny-interview-writerslife A warm...

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