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The Carnelian Phoenix by Jacquie Rogers
I was pleased to be able to buy a paperback copy of The Carnelian Phoenix by Jacquie Rogers recently. I much prefer paperbacks to ebooks....
authorvalpenny
Aug 31, 20222 min read
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My Extra Life by Maggie Cobbett
I had heard my husband's stories of being called in with groups of his pals to act as extras in episodes of Miami Vice and battle scenes...
authorvalpenny
Aug 27, 20223 min read
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Hunter's Chase published by SpellBound Books
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...
authorvalpenny
Aug 20, 20223 min read
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An Interview with Fiona Forsyth
I am delighted to have historical novelist, Fiona Forsyth, visit me on the blog today to chat about her novel, Thank you for your time...
authorvalpenny
Aug 13, 20223 min read
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An Interview with Carmen Radtke
Today I am delighted to have fellow author Carmen Radtke visit my blog and tell me a bit about her writing. She is published by...
authorvalpenny
Aug 6, 20227 min read
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Editors are the Wizards of our Craft by Colin Ward
I am delighted to have Fellow author and Swanwicker Colin Ward visit the blog today to discuss the importance of editors and editing to...
authorvalpenny
Aug 3, 20225 min read
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Points of View in Novels
Many writers prefer to narrate their story in the third person. This can be done either using an omniscient narrator or, more commonly in...
authorvalpenny
Jul 27, 20223 min read
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The Murder of Miss Perfect by Mark Eklid
The Murder of Miss Perfect was the first novel by Mark Elkid that I had read. I didn't know what to expect but I was lucky enough to...
authorvalpenny
Jul 23, 20223 min read
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My Perfect Ex by Lizzie Chantree
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...
authorvalpenny
Jul 20, 20222 min read
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The Pilgrim by Joy Magretts
I was priviledged to recieve an advance copy of The Pilgrim by Joy Magretts in exchange for an honest review. My thanks to the author and...
authorvalpenny
Jul 16, 20223 min read
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The Garden of Water by Alan Drew
At the library, I picked up another book promoted by the book group run by successful, local author Evelyn Hood. It was "Gardens of...
authorvalpenny
Jul 13, 20222 min read
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Judas Horse by Lynda La Plante
I had never read anything by Lynda La Plante before, so when I saw this book on sale, I picked it up. The Blurb 'Do you know what a Judas...
authorvalpenny
Jul 9, 20223 min read
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The Alphbet Sisters by Monica McInerny
The title of this book enthralled me and, although it is not my usual genre, am glad I read the novel. I borrowed it from my local...
authorvalpenny
Jul 2, 20222 min read
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Poetry From the Heart by Olusola Sophia Anayanwu
I was honoured to be approached by the poet to review her new collection of poetry. I had not read anything by Olusola Sophia Anayanwu...
authorvalpenny
Jun 18, 20222 min read
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My Road to Publication by Joy Margetts
It is a joy to welcome fellow author, Joy Margetts, to the blog today to explain her unconventional road to publication. Thank you for...
authorvalpenny
Jun 15, 20223 min read
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Creating An Interesting And Flawed Protagonist For A Series by Janet Pywell
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...
authorvalpenny
Jun 8, 20224 min read
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The Catch by T.M. Logan
I must be honest, I had never heard of T. M. Logan and I bought The Catch when it was on sale, but I am very glad I did. The Blurb She...
authorvalpenny
Jun 4, 20223 min read
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Lara's Daughter by Lesley Field
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...
authorvalpenny
May 28, 20225 min read
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Marketing and Promotion for Writers by Wendy H. Jones
I am delighted that bestselling author Wendy H. Jones has taken time out of her incredibly busy schedule to advise us about book...
authorvalpenny
May 25, 20223 min read
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An Interview with Mason Bushell
It is with great pleasure that I welcome English author Mason Bushell to the blog today to discuss his writing, books, and his unique...
authorvalpenny
May 11, 20224 min read
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