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Carole Parkes

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Carole Parkes is a wife of 51 years, a mother of three sons, and a grandmother. She first ventured into writing in 1985 when her children were still at home. She wrote a series of children's books, some short stories, and a novel 'Tissue of Lies'.

Much later, she became interested in her roots, so she stopped writing fiction and for many years wrote about her family's history instead.

Caring for her elderly parents and her husband, who had suffered a serious heart attack at the age of forty-three, took up a huge chunk of her middle years. After her parents both passed away, aged ninety-seven and ninety-four, Carole rewrote 'Tissue of Lies' to bring it up to date and self published it as an eBook on Amazon. Tissue of Lies is doing well averagi
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Carole Parkes I haven't actually experienced writer's block yet. My biggest block to writing is finding time alone; If I have the solitude I can write...or blog, or…moreI haven't actually experienced writer's block yet. My biggest block to writing is finding time alone; If I have the solitude I can write...or blog, or cross-stitch, or paint. That is the other problem; too many other interesting things I like to do.(less)
Carole Parkes My favourite couple are in Coronation Street, which I've been following since it first began over fifty years ago. They are Kirk and Beth, a couple in…moreMy favourite couple are in Coronation Street, which I've been following since it first began over fifty years ago. They are Kirk and Beth, a couple in their late thirties. He is portrayed as a bit thick and really gullible but he has an enormous heart. She looks bossy and brash but is easily offended. Together, they make some great laughable situations.(less)
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This has all the elements of being a great novel and even a movie. An archaeological murder mystery that carries on to the present day and supernatural beings come to life to terrorise all who were involved in the historic dig. Throw in some Voodoo m ...more
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It’s obvious that the writer of this book experienced some, if not all, of the harrowing experiences described in this story. Every teenager should read it as it serves as a stark warning to those who think they are in love with an older man.

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Many people read self-help books to improve their lives and if you’re looking to improve yours, this book may just be the turning point for you. Reading it is not enough though, you’ll have to be prepared to change the way you view things. It won’t b ...more
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This is the second book in the series I’ve read and, like the first book The Mazzard Tree, it doesn’t disappoint. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The same characters are all there with a few different problems which makes it interesting, and there are a few ...more
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Perfect Lie by Claire Sheldon
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Happily married Jen has a secret past that remains well-hidden until a close friend and colleague is brutally murdered. Fearing she will be the next victim, she flees to those she knows will protect her, effectively putting her husband in the firing ...more
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Havoc, a private investigator, becomes intrigued by a suitcase full of her ancestor's papers passed on to her by her mother. After making contact with her new-found American relatives, she decides to visit them in Epiphany and becomes fascinated by t ...more
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In this second book of Almost Human, Adel is painstakingly slow in coming to terms with life outside the laboratory. Jay, who befriended her and with whom she lives, is a model of patience and calm. Yet, the trauma she suffered before escaping makes ...more
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