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Val Penny @valpennyauthor.bsky.social · 6h

Two wonderful reviews for A Fighting Chance by Wendy H. Jones and Beverley Ann Hopper. Thank you for your time and support on the tour, ladies. I’m thrilled that you enjoyed the book.
wendyhjones-bookaholic.blogspot.com
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
#crimefiction #afightingchance

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Val Penny @valpennyauthor.bsky.social · 2d

Find out more about Stirling, the setting for my new Jane Renwick Thriller, A Fighting Chance, on my blog today.
www.valpenny.com/post/stirlin...
#crimefiction #thrillers #janerenwickthrillers #stirling #scotland

Stirling - The Setting for A Fighting Chance

Once, many years ago when I was studying creative writing, I wrote a poem about Mary Queen of Scots. It was subsequently set to music and used at a ceremony celebrating the refurbishment of part of St...

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Val Penny @valpennyauthor.bsky.social · 4d

Last minute tickets are still available at 40% off!
tinyurl.com/AATA25Tickets

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Val Penny @valpennyauthor.bsky.social · 5d

Catch up with Jane Renwick in A Fighting Chance!
mybook.to/FightChance
#crimefiction #crimethriller #afightingchance #janerenwickcrimethrillers

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Val Penny @valpennyauthor.bsky.social · 9d

I hope you’ll find this new article about character building useful.
www.valpenny.com/post/charact...
#fiction #characters #characterbuilding

Character Building in Fiction

All authors strive to create interesting relatable characters. They spend a lot of time character building. This is the process of creating unique, multi-dimensional characters with defined personalit...

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Into Creative @intocreative.bsky.social · 11d

📚 Time, date and ticket details now confirmed as @gfpaterson.bsky.social hosts a Fact v Fiction Crime Panel with writers, @markbridgeman.bsky.social and @valpennyauthor.bsky.social

Auchterarder Book Festival. Saturday 1st November - 1pm
Link on our Linktree page: linktr.ee/intocreative

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Gary Kruse @garykruseauthor.bsky.social · 11d

"The last time we spoke, I told Ellie she was dead to me."

Haunted by her past…

Searching for her sister…

To find the truth Willow must uncover the conspiracy at the heart of the Badlands…

Or become its next victim.

#thriller #booksky #crime #mystery

mybook.to/Badlands2025

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Six years ago, I betrayed my best friend, Zoe, abandoned my sister, Ellie, and ran away from home.
Three years ago, I told Ellie she was dead to me.
Two years ago, Zoe died in an arson attack.
Three days ago, I got a cry for help.
Ithink it's from Ellie, but now I'm back home, I can't find her.
And Zoe might not be dead after all:
Looks like there's trouble in the Badlands. And I've walked right into the heartof it.

The cover of Badlands, showing a woman’s silhouette against a green washed photo of the ocean

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Val Penny @valpennyauthor.bsky.social · 10d

My latest creation -
I’m hoping my littlest relative will like it.
What do you think?

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Val Penny @valpennyauthor.bsky.social · 16d

You can read my 5🌟review of Tribute, the new book by @madalymorgan.bsky.social Madalyn Morgan on my blog today. Find it here:
www.valpenny.com/post/tribute...
#sagas #wartimefiction #worldwar

Tribute by Madalyn Morgan

Recently, I was chatting with some friends and the novel Tribute, by Madalyn Morgan was recommended. I had read Morgan's work previously and enjoyed it, so I was keen to pick up a copy of her new nove...

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Val Penny @valpennyauthor.bsky.social · 23d

You might find my article about Lacing Crime Fiction with Humour interesting or helpful. You’ll find it here:
www.valpenny.com/post/lacing-...
#crimefiction #humour #humor #writerslife #writerscommunity

Lacing Crime (Fiction) with Humour

Writing crime fiction may not seem like an obvious way to exercise your funny bones, however You will find that a comedic phrase or allusion can intrigue your reader and emphasise the predicament into...

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Val Penny @valpennyauthor.bsky.social · 26d

Blog tour for A Fighting Chance coming soon.
Find it here:
mybook.to/FightChance
#thrillers #crimefiction #crimethrillers

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Val Penny @valpennyauthor.bsky.social · 26d

It is exciting for my new book to get a shout out on the Mary Anne Yarde Blogspot.
A Fighting Chance, is A Jane Renwick Thriller. Enjoy!
maryanneyarde.blogspot.com/2025/09/a-fi...
You’ll find it here:
mybook.to/FightChance
#thrillers #crimefiction #tartannoir

A Fighting Chance (DS Jane Renwick, Book 2) by Val Penny

A Fighting Chance (DS Jane Renwick, Book 2) By Val Penny Publication Date: 27 July 2025 Publisher: Independently Published Page Length: ...

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Val Penny @valpennyauthor.bsky.social · Sep 13

Joan Livingston @joanlivingston.bsky.social stopped by my blog today. You can read all about her writing and her new book, Finding the Source. You’ll find it here:
www.valpenny.com/post/intervi...
#crimefiction #authorslife, #readers

Interview with Joan Livingston

It is a delight to have my friend Joan Livingston return to the blog to discuss her new book, Finding the Source. The series of Isabel Long mysteries is one that I have enjoyed from the very start and...

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Val Penny @valpennyauthor.bsky.social · Sep 12

I was recently interviewed by Lisa McFadden. The episode isn't live yet, but in the meantime, you can watch a snippet here:
riverside.fm/guest-page?sessionId=136c565b-3f0b-4a25-b477-1ba230ad17d4&clientId=d7487045-3c9d-4cea-aee2-616d1e8433b0&archiveId=valpenny-2iplz5owr&t=3824600f31e2677daea0

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maryanneyarde.bsky.social 💙📚📜 @maryanneyarde.bsky.social · Sep 11

❀༻ Books Worth Reading ༺❀

✦ * . * A Fighting Chance
(DS Jane Renwick, Book 2)
By Val Penny * . * ✦

maryanneyarde.blogspot.com/2025/09/a-fi...

#BooksWorthReading #BookOfTheDay #Thriller

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Sally Cronin @sallycronin.bsky.social · Sep 11

Smorgasbord Posts from Your Archives 2025 - My Pick of two of your posts from last six months of 2024 - Val Penny #Author #Interview The Writer’s Life with Kay Castaneda smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2025/09/11/s... @valpennyauthor.bsky.social

Smorgasbord Posts from Your Archives 2025 – My Pick of two of your posts from last six months of 2024 – Val Penny #Author #Interview The Writer’s Life with Kay Castaneda

This series is now over for this season… another one early next year. This is the first post from author Kay Castaneda and it is an interview she posted with Val Penny and I am sure you will …

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Val Penny @valpennyauthor.bsky.social · Sep 10

A new 5🌟 review for the Jane Renwick Thriller - A Fighting Chance - ‘couldn’t put it down!’ Gotta love my readers!
Get your copy here:
mybook.to/FightChance
#crimethrillers #crimefiction #janerenwickthrillers

A Fighting Chance: DS Jane Renwick: Book 2.

A Fighting Chance: DS Jane Renwick: Book 2. [Penny, Val] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. A Fighting Chance: DS Jane Renwick: Book 2.

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Val Penny @valpennyauthor.bsky.social · Sep 6

You can learn more about author Jessica Scachetti and her new book Out of the Shadows on my blog today.
www.valpenny.com/post/out-of-...
#fiction #romance #authorscommunity

Out of the Shadows by Jessica Scachetti

Today, author Jessica Scachetti has stopped by to share a bit about her new book Out of the Shadows. Thank you for telling us a bit about your novel, Jessica and for taking time to visit when I know y...

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Val Penny @valpennyauthor.bsky.social · Sep 1

My new book A Fighting Chance is the second in the series of the Jane Renwick Thrillers It launched in Stranraer but if you missed it there - do diary up to visit my stall in Authors Invade Scotland, Glasgow.
#crimefiction #authorsandreaders #readerscommunity

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Val Penny @valpennyauthor.bsky.social · Aug 30

Read my review of None of This is True by Lisa Jewell on my blog today.
www.valpenny.com/post/none-of...
#psychologicalthriller #crimefiction

None of This is True by Lisa Jewell

It had been a long time since I had read a book by Lisa Jewell. So when I treated myself to a few books recently, I included None of This is True by Lisa Jewell.The BlurbThis gripping psychological th...

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Val Penny @valpennyauthor.bsky.social · Aug 16

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Val Penny @valpennyauthor.bsky.social · Aug 23

My review of Ruby’s Last Chance by Joy Wood is on my blog today. You can read it here:
www.valpenny.com/post/ruby-s-...
#romance #bookreviews #books

Ruby's Last Chance by Joy Wood

I have just finished a novel written by my dear friend, Joy Wood. This most recent book, Ruby's Last Chance, is a departure from her usual crime thrillers and mysteries, but I bought the book anyway, ...

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Val Penny @valpennyauthor.bsky.social · Aug 28

Andy Roberts @skeffington.bsky.social and I are attending the book event Authors at the Armouries October 26.
Who will stop by and say ‘Hello’?

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Val Penny @valpennyauthor.bsky.social · Aug 23

My review of Ruby’s Last Chance by Joy Wood is on my blog today. You can read it here:
www.valpenny.com/post/ruby-s-...
#romance #bookreviews #books

Ruby's Last Chance by Joy Wood

I have just finished a novel written by my dear friend, Joy Wood. This most recent book, Ruby's Last Chance, is a departure from her usual crime thrillers and mysteries, but I bought the book anyway, ...

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Gary Kruse @garykruseauthor.bsky.social · Aug 20

Oh my days, BlueSky! Yesterday went off!!! No ads. No promos.

77 orders in one day, just from posting here!! YOU ROCK! 🤘🏻

Today’s the last day to grab my spooky mystery, Bleak Waters, for FREE so dive in here: mybook.to/BleakWaters

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#booksky #writingcommunity #horror #HorrorAuthor

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