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What does an Editor do? By Sue Barnard
It is a great pleasure to welcome Sue Barnard back to the blog. Of course, Sue is a bestselling author in her own right, but today, she...
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Aug 1, 20214 min read
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Zooming Around by Allison Symes
It is with great pleasure that I welcome author Allison Symes back to the blog to discuss her work and how the use of tecnology has...
authorvalpenny
Jul 10, 20214 min read
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Beyond the Hills by Maressa Mortimer
I am pleased to be taking part in the blog tour run by Lynsey Adams of Reading Between the Lines for the new novel by Maressa Mortimer,...
authorvalpenny
Jul 3, 20216 min read
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Why I’m Turning To Cosy Crime by Elizabeth Ducie
I am delighted to welcome my good friend and fellow Swanicker, Elizabeth Ducie to the blog today. Her nonfiction books and thrillers are...
authorvalpenny
Jun 30, 20213 min read
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The Importance of a Polished Manuscript
When you have finished your first draft, it is important to address the various types of edit you may seek. You may want a developmental...
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Jun 26, 20212 min read
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Why I write Mysteries by Joan Livingston
It is with great pleasure that I welcome my friend and fellow author Joan Livingston to the blog today. I have no idea how she found the...
authorvalpenny
Jun 23, 20213 min read
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Why I Write Mysteries by David W. Robinson
I am thrilled that I have at last secured a fine article by the prolific best selling English author, David W. Robinson to the blog to...
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Jun 16, 20213 min read
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How Long Should My Novel Be?
When you think about how long your manuscript needs to be, there are many points to take into consideration and there is no one right...
authorvalpenny
Jun 12, 20212 min read
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Why I Write by Kevin Carey
I am delighted to welcome writer and academic, Kevin Carey to the blog today to discuss the importance of writing in his life. Over to...
authorvalpenny
Jun 9, 20213 min read
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Themes of my Novels
My series of novels, The Edinburgh Crime Mysteries, deals with aspects of crime and how these are dealt with by my fictional police team...
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Jun 5, 20212 min read
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Why I Write Thrillers by Jo Fenton
Thank you so much for welcoming me on your blog today, Val. You are always welcome here , Jo. I enjoy your novels very much and always...
authorvalpenny
Jun 2, 20213 min read
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7 Signs Your Writing is Weak - by Wendy H. Jones
It is a delight to welcome Wendy H. Jones back to my blog to share her useful article containing many writing tips. Thank you for sharing...
authorvalpenny
May 29, 20214 min read
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Why I Write Horror by Richard E. Rock
Today I am pleased to welcome Richard E. Rock to the blog to talk about why he writes horror. Welcome, Richard, over to you. Thank you...
authorvalpenny
May 26, 20212 min read
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Why I write Dystopian Fiction by Michelle Cook
It is a thrill to welcome the bestselling author of Tipping Point, Michelle Cook back to the blog to discuss the dystopian fiction she...
authorvalpenny
May 19, 20213 min read
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6 Writing Tips by John Steinbeck
Hints and tips from successful authors are always useful, even if all they do is give us pause for thought. Here are six writing tips...
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May 1, 20213 min read
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Why I Write Dark Fiction by Kateri Stanley
I am thrilled to welcome British novelist, Kateri Stanley to the website today to explain why she writes dark fiction. Thank you for your...
authorvalpenny
Apr 28, 20214 min read
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Different Types of Publishing
Traditional publishing refers to the established system of getting a book deal, which involves submission to agents and usually a...
authorvalpenny
Apr 17, 20213 min read
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Vanity Publishing
If you receive an offer to publish your book, the first thing to consider is whether it has come from a company that you have submitted...
authorvalpenny
Apr 3, 20212 min read
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Social Media: A Necessary Evil For Writers? by Elizabeth Ducie
I am thrilled to have bestselling author, Elizabeth Ducie visit the blog today to discuss social media for writers. Thank you for sharing...
authorvalpenny
Mar 31, 20213 min read
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Hunter's Chase the Audio Book
The first book in my series, The Edinburgh Crime Mysteries, has been produced as an audio book! I have teamed up with narrator Sean Pia...
authorvalpenny
Mar 28, 20211 min read
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