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My Writing Journey by Mollie Sykes
It is my great pleasure to welcome fellow author Mollie Sykes to the blog today. Mollie has published several books and contributed to...
authorvalpenny
Apr 123 min read
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Goat Beginnings: The Unexpected Start - An Interview with Tracey Holland
Today I am thrilled to share the recent chat I had with my friend and fellow author, Tracey Holland whose debut novel, Faith's Folly ,...
authorvalpenny
Oct 16, 20244 min read
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Behind the Curtain by Anita D. Hunt
Debut author Anita D. Hunt has agreed to share an extract from her debut novel, Behind the Curtain with us. It was published in August by...
authorvalpenny
Sep 28, 20243 min read
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Mutate by Hetty Waite
I am thrilled to welcome YA (young adult) author, Hetty Waite to my blog today as part of the tour for the first book in her mew trilogy,...
authorvalpenny
Sep 4, 20243 min read
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An Author's Life by Charlie Tyler
It is my pleasure to welcome Charlie Tyler back to the blog today to discuss her experiences as a published author. Thank you for your...
authorvalpenny
Aug 31, 20243 min read
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An Interview with Martin Lake
It is with great pleasure that I welcome my SpellBound stablemate and fellow author, Martin J. Lake, to the blog today. Martin's debut...
authorvalpenny
Jun 19, 20245 min read
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Writing The First Cut
I have been writing and telling stories all my life. When I was a child, I used to make up stories for my little sister after our Mum put...
authorvalpenny
Jun 8, 20242 min read
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An Interview with Tracey Holland
It is a pleasure to introduce Tracey Holland to the blog. Tracey is a debut novelist whose first book Faith's Folly in her Willowbrooke...
authorvalpenny
May 22, 20247 min read
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One Morning in Prague by Olga Swan
It is my great pleasure to welcome my friend and fellow author, Olga Swan, to the blog today to discuss her new novel One Morning in...
authorvalpenny
Jan 18, 20242 min read
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Hunter and the Christmas Stories
Let me take this chance to tell you about Hunter’s Christmas, the new book of short stories containing tales featuring DI Hunter Wilson,...
authorvalpenny
Dec 23, 20232 min read
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Hunter's Christmas
The first novel I wrote was Hunter’s Chase and this month my first collection of short stories is published by SpellBound Books Ltd. The...
authorvalpenny
Dec 13, 20234 min read
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Hunter's Christmas and Other Stories
What exciting times are here! I have just branched into my first collection of short stories. Of course, I have contributed stories to...
authorvalpenny
Dec 2, 20233 min read
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FAQs About Hunter's Secret
Hunter's Secret is published by SpellBound Books today. Let me share some of the questions I get asked most often. Hunter’s Secret, the...
authorvalpenny
Sep 26, 20234 min read
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Hunter's Secret - An Extract
My next novel in the DI Hunter Wilson Crime Thrillers was published by SpellBound Books Ltd on 15th September 2023. I hope readers will...
authorvalpenny
Sep 16, 20233 min read
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Let me Introduce DI Hunter Wilson from Hunter's Secret
The first novel ever I wrote was Hunter’s Chase. The main character is a police detective inspector, Hunter Wilson. Let me tell you about...
authorvalpenny
Sep 9, 20233 min read
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Writing Believable Characters by Ritu Bhathal
I am thrilled today to host my good friend and fellow SpellBound Books author, Ritu Bhathal, today to explain how she ensures the...
authorvalpenny
Aug 12, 20233 min read
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Extract from Hunter's Blood
The next exciting novel featuring my protagonist DI Hunter Wilson, Hunter's Blood is available on Amazon. You can read an extract from...
authorvalpenny
Jul 1, 20234 min read
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Interview with Olga Swan
I am thrilled to introduce another author from the SpellBound stable to the blog today. Best selling author, Olga Swan took time out of...
authorvalpenny
Jun 7, 20235 min read
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The First Cut
I have exciting news! I have been contacted by a TV scout who is putting together a list of authors whose books would be suitable for a...
authorvalpenny
Apr 29, 20233 min read
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Interview with Hilly Barmby
I am delighted to welcome another author from the SpellBound stable, Hilly Barmby, to my blog today. It has been lovely to chat with her...
authorvalpenny
Apr 22, 20235 min read
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