A Writing Update

Is there anything quite as nerve-wracking for a writer than awaiting the opinions of the first readers of your latest work-in-progress? What if they don't like it? What if they point out plot holes so large they're impossible to fill? All those months of work hang in the balance.

Kindle Countdown - Ulterior Motives

Just wanted to let you know that Ulterior Motives is on sale until October 4th. $0.99 in the U.S. and 99p in the UK.  

Alternatively, if you subscribe to Kindle Unlimited you can read it for free not only in the U.S. and U.K. but also in Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, Brazil, France, India and Mexico.

Click here for link to local Amazon site. 

New Release Coming Soon - Motive For Revenge

I'm delighted to announce that my fourth novel Motive For Revenge  will be released in April 2015. 

Where Did The Time Go?

Time flies when you're having fun - so the saying goes - which means I must have been having lots of fun the last few weeks because I've just realized it is well over a month since I last put up a new post. 

Where did the time go? Mostly on finishing the last few chapters of my latest novel which is tentatively titled Motive for Revenge and is a sequel to Ulterior Motives. 

Kindle Countdown - Ulterior Motives

Just to let you know that Ulterior Motives is on Kindle Countdown until midnight on Saturday 4 October, 2014. Only $0.99 in the US and £0.99 in the UK.  Or if you are a member of Kindleunlimited, you can read the book for free!

Ulterior Motives on Kindle Books and Tips - Kindle Countdown

Just to let you know that Ulterior Motives is featured on Kindle Books and Tips today http://wp.me/p2b82w-5M9- the first day of a Kindle Countdown deal which expires at midnight on Sunday June 8, 2014.

"I found this book to be an absorbing character study wrapped inside a psychological thriller." - Cheryl Collier Lercher "Hooked on Books"

"It starts off strong with suspenseful beginning chapters and a great mystery setting, and for me it was a definite page-turner." - Isabella W. 

 

IndieView Interview

Today I am interviewed over on IndieView, talking about the inspiration behind Ulterior Motives and my writing process. Check it out at:

http://www.theindieview.com/2013/12/08/indieview-with-mel-parish-author-of-ulterior-motives/#more-7735

Typhoon Haiyan - Book Sales to benefit Relief Fund.

Following the recent devastation in the Philippines following Typhoon Haiyan, I have decided to donate all royalties from this week’s sales of Ulterior Motives (which is set in the Philippines) to the Relief Fund organised by the Red Cross.

November - Updates From A Writer's Life

My third novel The Anniversary is due to go on sale in December which means at the moment I'm deep into the editing process.

Meet The Author - Event 2

Gearing up for my second book event - this time at Quaker Hill Tavern in Chappaqua, New York.

Getting Ready for Publication

With the major edit over, it's time to turn my thoughts to getting my second book Ulterior Motives ready for publication. This time I'm hoping that I can release both a print copy and the e-book on the same day, hopefully by the end of April.

The front cover is ready thanks to the input of my cover designer Jonny Gillard who is a fabulous young artist and a pleasure to work with. He managed to take a few vague pointers from me about the novel and turn them into what you see above, save for some minimal changes. I was just amazed when I saw the first version as he has captured the feel of the story, a tale of an expatriate who is kidnapped while on vacation in the Philippines, not only with the picture but also with the colors he used.