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J.F. Penn

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I'm the award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the ARKANE Action Adventure Thriller series, the Brooke & Daniel Crime Thrillers, and the Mapwalker Fantasy Adventure trilogy, as well as other horror and dark fantasy books and short stories.

Reading order: https://jfpennbooks.com/pages/reading...

The fast-paced ARKANE thrillers weave together historical artifacts, global locations, a kick-ass protagonist and a hint of the supernatural. Described by readers as "Dan Brown meets Lara Croft."

The Brooke & Daniel Crime Thriller Series features British detective Jamie Brooke alongside museum researcher Blake Daniel, as they solve dark crimes around London.

The Mapwalker fantasy adventure trilogy is set between Bath, Engla
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Death Valley, California, USA

In November 2024, I visited Death Valley, California, on a day trip from Las Vegas, USA as part of book research for my next thriller. Here are some of the interesting aspects and my pictures.

The first stop was one of the most breathtaking panoramas in the park, Dante’s View. It provides an incredible vantage point, offering sweeping views of the valley floor.

JFPenn at Dantes View Death Valley, CA, USA, Nov 2024JFPenn at Dantes View Death Valley, CA Read more of this blog post »
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Average rating: 4.01 · 11,167 ratings · 2,285 reviews · 48 distinct worksSimilar authors
Stone of Fire (ARKANE #1)

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“But then why do we write if not to tackle the fears that others look to us to conquer?”
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“The first time you get such a line edit, it hurts. You think you're a writer and then someone changes practically every sentence. Ouch. But editing makes your book stronger, and the reader will thank you for it.”
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message 24: by Alan

Alan Toner Love your work.


message 23: by Alan

Alan Toner Hi Joanne. As a published writer myself (true paranormal and horror fiction), I really admire your work. I especially love the interviews you show on YouTube with various writers. Keep up the good work.

Regards
Alan Toner
www.alantoner.com


message 22: by David

David Batterson Hello Joanne! I have been watching your YouTube videos for some time now. I'm finding them to be very interesting and informative. Good work! Dave


message 21: by J.F.

J.F. Penn Just sent Day of the Vikings, kickass novella, to my editor! Should be out in the next few weeks - you can see some of my inspiration on Pinterest http://www.pinterest.com/jfpenn/ragna...


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gj indieBRAG It is so nice to have you as a new friend!
thanks for becoming a friend!
Please take a moment and stop at our website to subscribe to our newsletter and like us on Facebook- we would love to have you.
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message 19: by Pamela

Pamela Hey J.F., Thanks for accepting my friend request.


message 18: by Dale

Dale Thele Joanna, thanx for accepting my friend request :)


message 17: by John

John Mountford Thanks for friending back, Joanna. I finished Pentecost some time back and will be getting to Prophecy within the next month or so (busy editing my first novel). Where do you find the time to read so much considering everything else you do. Superwoman?
PS Two stars for The Great Gatsby? Interesting.


message 16: by DENISA

DENISA HOWE thanks for he new friendship!!!!


message 15: by Marc

Marc Schiller Just published my first non-fiction book "Pain and Gain - The Untold True Story". I invite everyone to read it.

http://www.painandgainbook.com/


message 14: by Andrea

Andrea Martins Thanks for accepting my friendship request. New to GoodReads, it was wonderful to see your profile and see its potential. Thank you.


Anastasia Thanks for being my friend, Joanna.


message 12: by Scot

Scot Thanks for accepting my friend request. I'm still enjoying your podcasts. Keep them up.


message 11: by Andrew (last edited Aug 01, 2012 08:17AM)

Andrew Weaver Hi Joanna,

I am still very new to Goodreads and thank you for accepting my friend request.

Regards
Andrew


message 10: by Graeme

Graeme Hi Joanna, Thanks for the Friendship


message 9: by Simon

Simon Hi Joanna.


Savannah Joanna, thank you for the friendship.
Stay naughty,
Savannah
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Sara Lowe Thanks for the friendship, Joanna!


Kevin G G Simon Hello. Thanks for adding me as well. Now I can find you here as well.


message 5: by Erica

Erica Thanks for adding me, I've been a fan of your blog for quite some time.


Sambath Meas Hello Joanna! It's wonderful to see you here.


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PM Pope Thanks for the friend request, Joanna. Here's to a well read 2011!


Harlequin Books Hello Joanna, it is a pleasure to meet you.


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Laura Thanks for the friend request. And congratulations on the upcoming launch of your new book!


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