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authorvalpenny
Feb 8, 20234 min read
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...
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authorvalpenny
Feb 4, 20234 min read
An Extract from Hunter's Force
Hunter's Force (DI Hunter Wilson Crime Thriller #3) was published by SpellBound Books Ltd. on 25 January 2023. It is a police procedural...
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authorvalpenny
Feb 1, 20233 min read
So You Want a Book Contract? by Wendy H. Jones
I am thrilled that bestselling author, Wendy H. Jones has taken time out of her busy day today to share her experiences of the world of...
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authorvalpenny
Jan 28, 20232 min read
The Flat Share by Beth O'Leary
I had read and enjoyed The Switch by Beth O'Leary so when I noticed another of her novels available, I decided to try this one too. The...
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authorvalpenny
Jan 11, 20233 min read
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...
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authorvalpenny
Oct 26, 20222 min read
Drafting a Novel before Submission
Writing a novel is a marathon, not a sprint. I was once advised by author, Allison Symes, "You better like your first book because you'll...
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authorvalpenny
Sep 21, 20222 min read
In The Dark by Mark Billingham
I have always enjoyed detective novels, mysteries and crime thrillers. Mark Billingham is an English crime novelist and stand up...
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authorvalpenny
Sep 10, 20222 min read
Why You Should Complete Your Manuscript before Submission
It may seem like a basic instruction, but before you seek any kind of representation or publication, make sure the first draft of your...
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authorvalpenny
Sep 3, 20223 min read
There is no Going Home by Madalyn Morgan
I had heard a lot of good things about the novels by Madalyn Morgan and recently I had the opportunity to purchase one. I chose There is...
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authorvalpenny
Aug 20, 20223 min read
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...
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authorvalpenny
Aug 6, 20227 min read
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...
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authorvalpenny
Jul 27, 20223 min read
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...
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authorvalpenny
Jul 20, 20222 min read
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...
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authorvalpenny
Jul 16, 20223 min read
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...
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authorvalpenny
May 28, 20225 min read
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...
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authorvalpenny
May 18, 20223 min read
My Road To Publication by Emma Bennet
I am so pleased to have bestselling author, Emma Bennet on my blog today to talk about her road to publication. Many aspiring authors...
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authorvalpenny
Apr 20, 20224 min read
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...
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authorvalpenny
Apr 13, 20223 min read
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...
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authorvalpenny
Mar 19, 20222 min read
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,...
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authorvalpenny
Apr 14, 20212 min read
Why I Write Fiction by Sarah Davis
I am delighted to welcome bestselling author, Sarah Davis, back to my blog to talk about why she writes fiction. Thank you for your time...
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