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Aug 243 min read

Back to Square One? by Michelle Cook

It is my pleasure to welcome back to the blog my friend and fellow author, Michelle Cook. Michelle writes dystopian fiction and I'm...

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Jun 3, 20233 min read

Lies Behind the Ruins by Helen Matthews

I recently read Lies Behind the Ruins by Helen Matthews. I had enjoyed all the previous books by her that I had read, so I thought this...

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Torn: Inspired Themes and Settings by Karen Moore

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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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Nov 6, 20202 min read

The Edinburgh Crime Mysteries set in Edinburgh, Scotland

Hunter's Chase is the first novel in the series of novels, The Edinburgh Crime Mysteries and writing it was an exciting challenge. First,...

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Oct 30, 20201 min read

My 2021 Writing Plan

I have just planned 2021 with my publishers, darkstroke. I have entered into a contract with voice actor Sean Pia to produce the audio...

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Aug 12, 20205 min read

Interview with Val Penny by Sarah Davis

I am pleased to be able to share the interview between me and fellow author Sarah Davis. You can find it on her website...

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Aug 11, 20203 min read

Review of Hunter's Secret by Jessica Mac

This was my first introduction to Val Penny, and readers, I think I’m in love. Not only did I get to spend two fabulous evenings lost in...

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Aug 10, 20201 min read

Review of Hunter's Blood by Deborah Miles

I am delighted to be able to share the review of Hunter's Blood by Deborah Miles. It is always a joy when a reader truly appreciates a...

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Aug 9, 20201 min read

Review of Hunter's Secret by Grace J

A lovely 5* review of Hunter's Secret can be found on https://gracejreviewerlady.net/2020/08/10/hunters-secret-by-val-penny-bookreviewor...

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Aug 8, 20202 min read

Themes of Hunter's Secret by Jo Fenton

As we start a new series of Thursday Themes, I’m delighted to kick off by welcoming back a favourite guest. Val Penny joins me today to...

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Aug 7, 20202 min read

Hunter's Secret by Lorraine Mace

Hunter’s Secret is the fifth novel in The Edinburgh Crime Mysteries series. The readers have come to trust Detective Inspector Hunter...

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Jul 28, 20202 min read

Praise for Hunter's Secret

Hunter's Secret is the fifth novel in my Edinburgh Crime Mysteries series published by darkstroke. Each book can be read as a stand alone...

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May 31, 20204 min read

Let's Get Published by Val Penny

I am thrilled to announce that my first non-fiction book, Let's Get Published, is available. I do hope it will be helpful to many people....

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Oct 31, 20193 min read

Val Penny Answers Questions posed by Crime Writer Lorraine Mace

This article first appeared online at https://thewritersabcchecklist.blogspot.com/2019/10/val-penny-interview-writerslife A warm...

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