Author: <span>J.F. Penn</span>

The Hereford Mappa Mundi: A World Off The Edge Of The Map

My fascination with maps and cartography led me to research and write Map of Shadows, which features the Mapwalkers, who can travel through maps into the Borderlands, a…

The Hidden Side Of Strange And Unusual Bath, England

I’ve been living in Bath for several years now, and although on the surface, it seems like a genteel little place, there is a darker side to the…

14 Weird And Wonderful Places To See In Spain

Spain is one of my favorite places, somewhere I return to over and over again. I particularly love the Sagrada Familia and the beachside tapas of Barcelona, the…

12 Of The World’s Best Anatomical Museums

When you book a trip to a new city, thoughts turn to popular attractions or places you might like to see. For most people, anatomical museums don’t usually…

10 Beautiful And Unusual Places To Visit In Venice

Venice is naturally a strange place to visit. Rising out of the Adriatic Sea, the city comprises 118 islands, connected by over 400 bridges and walkways. Getting lost…

13 Of The Most Mysterious Places In India

India is the birthplace of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism, as well as having a deep cultural history with Christianity, Judaism and Islam. It is a country of…

Action Adventure, Demons, And Traveling For Research. Meet the Thriller Author with J.F. Penn

I was recently interviewed on Meet The Thriller Author with Alan Petersen about the ideas behind my thrillers and my writing process. Click here to listen to the…

13 Strange But Awesome Places To See In New Orleans

So far, my ARKANE books have largely focused on the ancient world and Europe. But ever since Jake went to America for One Day in New York I’ve…