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Val Penny
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I kill people in my bestselling thrillers - The DI Hunter Wilson Crime Thrillers and The Jane Renwick Thrillers.
www.valpenny.com
It is always lovely to get a good review. This is another 5🌟 review for Hunter’s Chase.
‘Highly recommended to all lovers of crime fiction – and to anyone who enjoys a thoroughly enjoyable read.’
Get it: geni.us/ic7r
#crime #crimefiction #thrillers #edinburgh #scotland #dihunterwisoncrimethrillers
November 14, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Guess what? I came home yesterday and found the two fab books I requested from Sharon Jackson - I may have to juggle my TBR pile!
#books #stories #readersgonnaread #hauntedpast
November 6, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Readers!
Don’t miss out on our special ticket offers for
Authors Invade Scotland with Josephine Wrightson Author and V.L. Peters Author

We have a limited number available.
Once they’re gone they’re gone!!!
Link:
www.eventbrite.com/e/glasgow-au...

#authors #readers #clydebank #glasgow #scotland
November 3, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Planning a visit to Scotland next summer?
Come and join me at Authors Invade Scotland! So many fine writers including Sharon Jackson, Josephine Wrightson, V.L. Peters, Louise Underhill, Nancy Cleaver, Maggie Brown and yours truly, Val Penny will be there.
Don’t miss it!
November 2, 2025 at 8:06 AM
On my way to the Auchterarder Book Festival - always a joy to be invited to take part.
#auchterarder #scotland #bookfestival #crimefictionlover
November 1, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Guess who had the best time at AATA?
Many thanks to Sarah Michelle Lynch for including me and to all the authors, readers, staff and volunteers who made it an amazing event.
#authors #readers #leeds #authorsatthearmouries
October 29, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I appeared on the podcast by Richard A Boxshall yesterday at Authors at the Armouries. Authors T.G.Campbell @bowstreetsociety.bsky.social and A.J.Roberts @skeffington.bsky.social also appear.
You can listen to our chat here.
October 26, 2025 at 3:13 PM
How exciting - a fabulous 5🌟review of my new book A Fighting Chance by Alyson Read.
‘… It was easy to dive in and become engrossed in this cleverly twisty story as I watched the various threads become woven together in some unexpected and shocking turns. …5🌟’
October 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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
October 13, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Last minute tickets are still available at 40% off!
tinyurl.com/AATA25Tickets
October 9, 2025 at 3:58 PM
October 8, 2025 at 11:11 AM
My latest creation -
I’m hoping my littlest relative will like it.
What do you think?
October 2, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Blog tour for A Fighting Chance coming soon.
Find it here:
mybook.to/FightChance
#thrillers #crimefiction #crimethrillers
September 17, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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
September 12, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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
September 1, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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’?
August 28, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Who will join me in Stranraer?

Event is taking place North West Castle
on the 23rd Aug 10am till 4pm.

TICKETS ARE OUT NOW!
www.eventbrite.com/e/authors-in...
August 17, 2025 at 1:53 PM
August 16, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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We are thrilled to share the cover and blurb for A Fighting Chance by Val Penny.

The second DS Jane Renwick thriller is out 25th July and available to pre order now !

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#crimefiction #janrenwickcrimethrillers #readersgonnaread
July 16, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Join me on Sunday 13.45-14.30 to celebrate @sugarandspice2025.bsky.social Sugar & Spice Book Signing Events on
19th July. See you there!
#sheffield #readers #booksigning
July 12, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Join me on Sunday 13.45-14.30 to celebrate @sugarandspice2025.bsky.social Sugar & Spice Book Signing Events on
19th July. See you there!
#sheffield #readers #booksigning
July 12, 2025 at 10:58 AM
To all friends and family who celebrate.
#independenceday #july4th #happyindependenceday #happyjuly4th🇺🇸
July 4, 2025 at 8:31 AM
The winners of the 2025 SpellBound/Penny Prize, can now be announced.

The winners are:
First Place - Amanda Rose - ‘The Stranger’
Second Place - David Caunce - ‘The Informant’
Third Place - Steve Dawson - ‘The Brompton Deceit’

Congratulations to all the winners.
July 2, 2025 at 3:32 PM
I spent today filling little swag bags for readers at Sugar & Spice Book Signing - in Sheffield. I just love meeting readers.
Let me know in the comments below if I’ll see you there.
#authors #books #readers #swag #sheffield
June 24, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Tell me if I’ll see you in Stranraer (22 & 23 August)! 📚
Join me at Stranraer 2025… Authors Invade Scotland... You can get your ticket here!
www.eventbrite.com/e/authors-in...
#books #booksignings #readers #readersgonnaread #stranraer #authorsinvadescotland #scotland
June 19, 2025 at 8:27 PM