Researching The Loyal Centurion by Jacquie Rogers
I am pleased to welcome my friend and fellow author, Jacquie Rogers, to the blog today to discuss how she researched her new historical...
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Oct 24, 20234 min read
From Self-Published to Published Author by Madalyn Morgan
I am delighted to welcome my friend and fellow author, Madalyn Morgan to the blog today to discuss her journey from self-publishing to...
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authorvalpenny
Oct 21, 20235 min read
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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authorvalpenny
Oct 18, 20233 min read
Setting in Historical Novels by Fiona Forsyth
it is my pleasure to welcome the successful historical novellist, Fiona Forsyth, to the blog today to explain why she considers setting...
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Oct 14, 20238 min read
Researching a Novel by Mark Eklid
It is my pleasure to welcome my fellow author ond SpellBound stablemate, Mark Eklid back to the blog today. He explains how he researches...
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authorvalpenny
Oct 11, 20235 min read
Editing Essentials by Liz Hurst
It is a joy for me to welcome my very first editor to the blog today. Liz Hurst is a well-respected author, and experienced author who...
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authorvalpenny
Oct 4, 20235 min read
Competitions: Why Enter?
Competitions are a sore subject for many writers, but here's the thing - there are some good reasons for entering, sharpening up your...
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authorvalpenny
Oct 4, 20235 min read
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 read
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 27, 20233 min read
Crafting Compelling Characters: The Art of Believability by Tracy Stewart
I am pleased to welcome author Tracy Stewart to the blog today to discuss how she creates compelling characters in her novels. Thank you...
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authorvalpenny
Sep 23, 20238 min read
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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authorvalpenny
Sep 20, 20233 min read
Researching for my first Regency Romance by Emma Bennet
It is a great pleasure to welcome romance novelist Emma Bennet back to my blog today to discuss reseaching her first Regency romance....
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authorvalpenny
Sep 9, 20233 min read
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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Sep 6, 20233 min read
From Self-Publishing to Finding a Publisher by Jane Cullen
It is my great pleasure to welcome my fellow author at SpellBound Books, Jane Cullen, to the blog today. Jane has agreed to share her...
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authorvalpenny
Sep 2, 20233 min read
The Importance of Setting by Maressa Mortimer
It is my great pleasure to welcome the talented Dutdh author, Maressa Mortimer, to the blog today to share her thoughts on the importance...
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authorvalpenny
Aug 30, 20235 min read
What a Summer That Was! (Writing Research) by Maggie Cobbett
I am delighted to welcome my friend and fellow author, Maggie Cobbett to my blog today. I first met Maggie many years ago at The Writers'...
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authorvalpenny
Aug 26, 202313 min read
What to Post on Social media as Authors by Jessica Thompson
It is my great pleasure to welcome American author, of Shoot, Shovel and Shutup, and my great friend, Jessica Thompson to the blog today...
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authorvalpenny
Aug 23, 20234 min read
My Research for A Palette of Magpies by Soulla Christodoulou
It is with great pleasure that I welcome the talented author, Soulla Christodoulou to the blog today to explain the range of research she...
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authorvalpenny
Aug 19, 20233 min read
Creating Believable Characters by Allison Symes
It is always a pleasure to welcome my friend and fellow author, Allison Symes to the blog. Today she discusses her techniques for...
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authorvalpenny
Aug 16, 20233 min read
The Importance of Setting in a Novel by Miriam Drori
It is with great joy that I welcome my friend and fellow author, Miriam Drori, to the blog today to discuss the importance of setting in...
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