I'm an author, just like you!
Here are my bestselling books, non-fiction for authors under Joanna Penn and thrillers, dark fantasy, crime, and horror fiction under J.F. Penn, as well as foreign-language editions and workbooks.
Click on the books below to see more information and access buy links for all online stores. Available in paperback, ebook, audio, and some in Hardback and Large Print editions.
You can also get my books for free if you request them on your library app or through your local Librarian.
Author Blueprint
I have lots of books for authors that delve deep into particular topics, but if you want an overview of everything from writing craft, to publishing and book marketing, as well as author business and the impact of generative AI, then check out my Author Blueprint.
Author Blueprint in paperback or Large Print editions
Writing Craft Books and Workbooks
How to Write a Novel: From Idea to Book
How to Write Non-Fiction: Turn Your Knowledge into Words — Second Edition out in January 2025. Pre-order available.
Writing the Shadow: Turn Your Inner Darkness Into Words
Author Mindset, Physical and Mental Health
The Relaxed Author: Take the Pressure Off Your Art and Enjoy the Creative Journey
Author Business Books and Workbooks
How to Make a Living with Your Writing: Turn Your Words into Multiple Streams of Income
Your Author Business Plan: Take Your Author Success to the Next Level
Audio for Authors: Audiobooks, Podcasting, and Voice Technologies
Business for Authors: How to be an Author Entrepreneur
Public Speaking for Authors, Creatives, and Other Introverts
Co-Writing a Book: Collaboration and Co-Creation for Writers
Other non-fiction books
Pilgrimage: Lessons Learned from Solo Walking Three Ancient Ways
Books for Authors in Other Languages
Books by J.F. Penn — Thrillers, Crime, Dark Fantasy, Horror, Short Stories
ARKANE Action Adventure Thrillers
Meet Morgan Sierra. Ex-Israeli military psychologist, Krav Maga expert … now recruited to work for ARKANE, a secret British government agency investigating supernatural mysteries around the world. Described by readers as ‘Dan Brown meets Lara Croft.'
Each story can be read as a stand-alone thriller or as part of the series.
Stand-alone short story: Soldiers of God
Brooke and Daniel Crime / Psychological Thrillers
British Detective Jamie Brooke and museum researcher, Blake Daniel, solve murder mysteries on the dark side of London.
Each story can be read as a stand-alone thriller or as part of the series.
Mapwalker Fantasy Adventure Trilogy
When Sienna Farren's grandfather is murdered in a mysterious fashion, she inherits his antique map shop in Bath.
She discovers the world of the Ministry of Maps, a mysterious agency that maintains the borders between this world and one off the edge of our maps. She joins the Mapwalker team and together, they hunt down the maps which determine the fate of all.
Read in order as a complete trilogy.
