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An Interview with Jo Fenton
It is not often that an international bestselling author is willing to take time out and chat with me. So I am particularly delighted to...
authorvalpenny
May 1, 20244 min read
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Importance of Setting in My Books by Joan Livingston
It is a joy to welcome American thriller writer, Joan Livingston back to the blog to explain the impartance of setting in her novels....
authorvalpenny
Sep 30, 20233 min read
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The Power of Place by Gary Kruse
I am delighted that the bestselling English author, Gary Kruse has agreed to return to the blog to discuss the importance of setting in a...
authorvalpenny
Aug 9, 20233 min read
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Writing Matters by Morwenna Blackwood
I am pleased to welcome the talented English author, Morwenna Blackwood to the blog today. I have found her work exciting and different...
authorvalpenny
Apr 8, 20235 min read
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Writing Bleak Waters by Gary Kruse
I am delighted to welcome my friend and fellow author, Gary Kruse, to the blog today to explain what inspired him to write his novel,...
authorvalpenny
Apr 5, 20233 min read
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My Experience in the Publishing World by Joan Livingston
It is with great pleasure that I welcome the bestselling American Author, Joan Livingston back to the blog today. This time I have asked...
authorvalpenny
Mar 22, 20234 min read
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How I Plan a Novel by Richard E. Rock
It is my great pleasure to welcome author Richard E. Rock to the blog today. He has taken time out to explain how he sets about planning...
authorvalpenny
Mar 8, 20234 min read
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Fabergé by Jo Fenton
Fabergé is the third book in Jo Fenton's Becky White series of thrillers. I had enjoyed the first two book in the series, Revelation and...
authorvalpenny
Mar 4, 20232 min read
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Getting Cultivating A Fuji into the World by Miriam Drori
It is with great pleasure that I welcome bestselling author, Miriam Drori to the blog today to talk about her experiences of her getting...
authorvalpenny
Feb 8, 20234 min read
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An Interview with Gary Kruse
It is a pleasure to have the opportunity to chat to my friend and fellow author Gary Kruse today. It is the anniversary of the...
authorvalpenny
Jan 21, 20235 min read
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Rough and Deadly by Paula Williams
I don't often re-read books these days. However, during the holiday season when life was busy, I looked for the familiarity of a book...
authorvalpenny
Jan 11, 20233 min read
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Frenzy Island by Richard E.Rock
I really didn't read science fiction until I had the opportunity to read To Dream (Anatomy of a Humachine by Louis K. Lowy and realised...
authorvalpenny
Nov 23, 20222 min read
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Hunter's Rules by Val Penny
My new novel, Hunter's Rules will form the sixth book in my series, The Edinburgh Crime Mysteries. Although the books are a series, each...
authorvalpenny
Nov 13, 20212 min read
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Hunter's Rules
Today is a special day. My publishers, Dark Stroke Books have confirmed that my new novel, Hunter's Rules, will launch on 01.01.2022. It...
authorvalpenny
Oct 27, 20212 min read
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Tipping Point by Michelle Cook
I had had Tipping Point, the debut novel,by Michelle Cook in my To Be Read pile for a long time and had heard lots of good things about...
authorvalpenny
Oct 20, 20213 min read
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An Interview with Jessica Thompson
I am delighted that busy, bestselling American author Jessica Thompson has taken time out of her busy schedule for a chat with me today....
authorvalpenny
Oct 6, 20214 min read
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Paparazzi by Jo Fenton
I think this is the fourth novel by Jo Fenton that I have read and I have enjoyed each one, but in Paparazzi, this author really comes...
authorvalpenny
Sep 25, 20212 min read
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An Interview with Michelle Cook
I was especially grateful to bestselling author Michelle Cook when she agreed to visit my blog and discuss her life and writing with me....
authorvalpenny
Sep 18, 20216 min read
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Release by Karen Moore
I enjoyed Karen Moore's debut novel Torn so much that when I was given the opportunity to read the sequel, Release, early, I jumped at...
authorvalpenny
Sep 4, 20212 min read
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An Interview with Jennifer Worrell
Thank you so much for taking time out of a busy day to chat, Jennifer. It is always a thrill to welcome a bestselling author to the blog....
authorvalpenny
Sep 1, 20213 min read
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