VAL PENNY

I know that for many authors having their work translated from book to film or TV is a dream. Here is Tim Hawken's step by step guide to...

It may seem like a basic instruction, but before you seek any kind of representation or publication, make sure the first draft of your...

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...

I am delighted to have Fellow author and Swanwicker Colin Ward visit the blog today to discuss the importance of editors and editing to...

Many writers prefer to narrate their story in the third person. This can be done either using an omniscient narrator or, more commonly in...

One of my favourite authors, Lizzie Chantree, has taken time out of her busy launch week to tell us about her new book, My Perfect Ex. I...

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...

It is a joy to welcome fellow author, Joy Margetts, to the blog today to explain her unconventional road to publication. Thank you for...

It is a joy to welcome fellow crime writer, Janet Pywell to my blog today. Janet has generously offered each of my readers a free copy of...

I am thrilled to have my friend and fellow author, Maggie Richell-Davies visit the blog today to explain the how she became interested in...

I am delighted to welcome romance novelist, Lesley Field back to the blog to tell us all about her new novel Lara's Daughter which was...

I am delighted that bestselling author Wendy H. Jones has taken time out of her incredibly busy schedule to advise us about book...

I am so pleased to have bestselling author, Emma Bennet on my blog today to talk about her road to publication. Many aspiring authors...

It is a joy to welcome Tim Taylor back to the blog to share his new collection of poems, Lifetime. Over to you, Tim. Hello Val, and thank...

I am delighted to welcome author Trevor Belshaw to the blog today. He is also my my stable mate following my move to Spellbound Books. It...

I am thrilled to have my friend and fellow swanwicker, Jacquie Rogers whose historical novels set in Ancient Rome are fabulous. She has...

It is a great pleasure to welcome fellow crime-writer Anna Legat to the blog. She is going to share her experience about developing...

I am thrilled to have one of my favourite authors, Lizzie Chantree, visit the blog today to discuss her most recent novel, The Woman who...

We are beyond thrilled to welcome Val Penny To SpellBound! Val has an Llb degree from Edinburgh University and her MSc from Napier...

I am thrilled to have talented author and fellow Swanwicker, Madalyn Morgan join me on the blog today to tell me all about her new novel,...