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Developing and Sustaining a Character in a Series by Trevor Belshaw
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...
authorvalpenny
Apr 20, 20224 min read
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Being British at the time of Rome by Jacquie Rogers
I am thrilled to have my friend and fellow swanwicker, Jacquie Rogers whose historical novels set in Ancient Rome are fabulous. She has...
authorvalpenny
Apr 13, 20223 min read
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As Far As My Feet Will Carry Me by Josef M. Bauer
I admit, it sometimes takes me a while to catch up with things. This book is one of these cases. The book was originally published in...
authorvalpenny
Apr 2, 20222 min read
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Author News by Spellbound Books
We are beyond thrilled to welcome Val Penny To SpellBound! Val has an Llb degree from Edinburgh University and her MSc from Napier...
authorvalpenny
Mar 30, 20221 min read
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Shadow Sleeper by Madalyn Morgan
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,...
authorvalpenny
Mar 19, 20222 min read
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An Interview with Denise Bloom
I am pleased to be joined by English author Denise Bloom to discuss her novels and her writing journey. Over to you, Denise. Please tell...
authorvalpenny
Mar 9, 20223 min read
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How Long is a Novel?
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
Feb 26, 20223 min read
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An Interview about Erotica with Su Orwell
It is a pleasure to welcome American author, Jennifer Worrell to the blog today to discuss the novel she has written in the erotica...
authorvalpenny
Feb 16, 20224 min read
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An Inteview with Jenna Morrison
I am delighted to welcome American author Jenna Morrison to the blog today. Her debut novel, A Brother's Truth will be released on...
authorvalpenny
Feb 2, 20226 min read
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The Themes of Badlands by Gary Kruse
Badlands is the debut novel by English author Gary Kruse. I am delighted to have him discuss the themes of Badlands here. Thank you for...
authorvalpenny
Jan 26, 20223 min read
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Getting Published
Every author is keen to be published, but each wants to be treated fairly. You might want to try to get advice from other published...
authorvalpenny
Jan 19, 20224 min read
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Writing a Synposis
Whether you are submitting to an agent or a publisher, it is imperative that you follow their specific guidelines and requirements for...
authorvalpenny
Dec 29, 20214 min read
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An Extract from Hunter's Rules
For those of you who want a taster of what to expect from DI Hunter Wilson's exploits in the case he examines in Hunter's Rules. Here is...
authorvalpenny
Dec 18, 20212 min read
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The Woman Who Felt Invisible by Lizzie Chantree
One of my favourite authors, Lizzie Chantree has published a new novel and allowed me to share and extract from that with my readers....
authorvalpenny
Nov 24, 20213 min read
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Her Husband's Grave by P.L.Kane
I had never read anything by Paul Kane, but Her Husband's Grave was on sale and the blurb sounded interesting, so I thought I'd take a...
authorvalpenny
Nov 3, 20214 min read
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An Interview with Natalie Cammaratta
Firstly, thank you very much for agreeing to an Author Interview with me, Natalie. It is a delight to have time to chat with you. Please...
authorvalpenny
Jul 7, 20214 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...
authorvalpenny
Jun 26, 20212 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...
authorvalpenny
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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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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