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Best selling author of The DI Hunter Wilson Thrillers
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Jan 11, 20214 min read
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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authorvalpenny
Jan 6, 20214 min read
A Visit to Mende by Angela Wren
Hi, Val. Thanks for inviting me onto your blog today. It is always a pleasure to host you, Angela. Thank you for your time. Now over to...
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authorvalpenny
Dec 31, 20204 min read
Writing Tips for Fiction Writers
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
Dec 30, 20204 min read
Torn: Inspired Themes and Settings by Karen Moore
Before my debut novel, a thriller entitled Torn, was published late last year, I had always been fascinated by how authors use settings...
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authorvalpenny
Dec 28, 20204 min read
My Writing Journey by Karla Forbes
The dream. I had an idea for a book, wrote it down whilst munching on a sandwich and watching television, sent it off to a publisher,...
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authorvalpenny
Dec 26, 20202 min read
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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authorvalpenny
Dec 23, 20203 min read
From School Mum to #1 on Amazon
Please welcome Lizzie Chantree to the website today. I am sure you will find her a most inspirational person as well as a best selling...
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authorvalpenny
Dec 21, 20203 min read
Promoting Your Book
Many first-time authors focus only on publication, but you will hate yourself if you don't prepare for your book's future. An author...
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authorvalpenny
Dec 19, 20203 min read
Publishing your Novel
Today, I want to address something that I have repeatedly seen among new authors and it worries and concerns me. Many first time authors...
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authorvalpenny
Dec 16, 20204 min read
My Writing Journey by Joan Livingston
It is with great pleasure that I welcome one of my favourite authors, Joan Livingston to my website today to discuss her writing career...
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authorvalpenny
Dec 9, 20205 min read
Characterisation by Ashley Meggitt
I am thrilled to have author Ashley Meggitt visit my website today to discuss the craft of Characterisation. Thank you so much for you r...
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authorvalpenny
Dec 2, 20204 min read
Stitching Theme Through Your Novel: How to Avoid Soapboxes and Story Flops by Elizabeth Lyvers
I am pleased to welcome debut novelist, Elizabeth Lyvers to the website today to talk about themes in novels. I remember the first time I...
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authorvalpenny
Nov 29, 20202 min read
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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authorvalpenny
Nov 25, 20206 min read
Instagram the New Gold Rush for Writers by Wintour Krueger
I am delighted to welcome author Wintour Krueger today to inform and inspire authors as how to benefit most by using Instagram. Her debut...
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authorvalpenny
Nov 21, 20202 min read
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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authorvalpenny
Nov 18, 20202 min read
Combining Characters in the Drafting Process by Tom Halford
I am pleased to welcome Canadian author Tom Halford to my website today to discuss why he combines characters while he is drafting a...
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authorvalpenny
Nov 17, 20203 min read
Behind Self Harm by Steve J Hermann
It is my pleasure to welcome American author, Steve J Hermann from Chicago, Illinios. Steve will discuss wuth us the struggles he has...
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authorvalpenny
Nov 14, 20202 min read
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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authorvalpenny
Nov 12, 20203 min read
Setting The Scene by Rosie Travers
It is a great pleasure for me to welcome bestselling English author, Rosie Travers to discuss the imprtance of setting in novels. It is...
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authorvalpenny
Nov 11, 20203 min read
Prologues by Sue Moorcroft
It is a pleasure to have bestselling author, Sue Moorcroft, share her thoughts and experience of the importance of prologues today. Thank...
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