Carole Parkes, Author

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A big “Hello” to everyone inquisitive enough to visit my home page; it’s great to meet you. I hope you’ll stay long enough to visit my other pages on Short Stories, Art Work, Poetry, My Blog, and of course Tissue of Lies my first novel.

I intend to make this blog-site a mixture of articles, short stories, my art, and poetry. The articles will vary and will encompass life experiences, news items and interesting pieces I’ve re-blogged from other people. You’ll see from my posts (the links are above) that I have a wide interest range, so I hope you’ll join me and follow me on my blogging adventure. Together, it could be an enjoyable ride.

I’m not sure if I should plug my books here, but what the heck! Please be aware that all stories, artwork and poetry are my own exclusive work and are subject to copyright laws.

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Tissue of Lies

Alarmingly, Julie’s recently-met birth parents are claiming she’s a stolen child. Her whole life is a lie! SHOULD SHE BELIEVE THEM? WOULD YOU?

 Paperback and eBook are available from Amazon.

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Your Last Breath

“If you love to be scared out of your socks, this book is IT … Well written and frightening, the author is quite a craftsman.”

Paperback and eBook are available from Amazon

myBook.to/YourLastBreath

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  1. Rizza Jairi says:
    Sep 25, 2019 at 1:28 pm

    Hello Carole!
    Your blog is interesting, thank you for sharing your insightful thoughts through your site 🙂 I am nominating you for the Sunshine Award in my post on Thursday September 26th 🙂

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  2. annabellefranklinauthor says:
    Aug 9, 2019 at 3:57 pm

    Thank you so much for taking the time to visit and follow me and Pearly Greyhound! I look forward to exploring your blog and reading your posts.

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  3. Kristine Guinsatao says:
    Jan 22, 2017 at 8:46 am

    Hi Carole,

    I saw “Tissue of Lies: Suspenseful, psychological thriller” at Free Discounted Books and I was wondering if it’s available in libraries?
    If not, did you know that you could make it available via LibraryBub?

    We connect authors with 10,000 libraries and we’re currently running a giveaway where you can win a free feature in our weekly newsletter.

    Go here to sign up http://alinkarutkowska.com/giveaways/lb_jan_2017/ and we’ll do the rest 🙂

    Have a great day of writing and promoting!

    Kristine

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  4. kindkerry says:
    Mar 14, 2015 at 11:38 am

    You’re such a beautiful and amazing person Carole. We need more people like you in the world who’s paying it forward with motivation rather than money. Stay true, thank YOU! 🙂

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  5. JC "Jeanie" Cooke-Fredlund says:
    Feb 23, 2015 at 7:16 pm

    Hi Carole! Love your site! I want to thank you for following my blog, http://www.PittyCityDogBlog.com and http://www.jcfredlund.com here at WordPress! I so hope that you will return again and again as there is always more good stuff on it’s way there about the truly amazing Pit Bull (Am-Staff). If you will send me your e-mail I will be able to add you to my free Pitty City Press monthly newsletter, too! Thank you again and hope you’re having a really great day! and Cheers! ~JC and Dazie, The Pit Bull (“”) (“”)

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  6. JC says:
    Jan 31, 2015 at 1:10 pm

    Hi Carol, thanks for the ‘follow’, it is very much appreciated. You have a wonderful site and I am definitely going to explore. Talk to you soon!

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  7. Eternal Ocean says:
    Jan 27, 2015 at 11:58 pm

    Thank you for stopping by 🙂
    I thoroughly enjoyed your poem on worrying.

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  8. aintwegotitmade says:
    Jan 21, 2015 at 10:29 am

    ooo… and thanks for the likes! Especially on older post (‘Achilles Blog 50 – Pretending to be Kate Moss’)… as a blogger you feel that you are only as good as your last post – so I’m really very grateful you chose to have a good look!

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  9. aintwegotitmade says:
    Jan 20, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    Thank you so much for the follow! I will definitely check out your blog further as we seem to have some shared interests.

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  10. edwinasepisodes says:
    Jan 17, 2015 at 10:06 pm

    Hi Carole. I really enjoy your blog, and i would like to nominate you for the Versatile Blogger award. http://edwinasepisodes.com/2015/01/17/episode-110-the-versatile-blogger-award/ I appreciate you have probably been nominated before so you are under no obligation to accept.

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  11. saadia peerzada says:
    Jan 14, 2015 at 2:22 pm

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. You’ve also got a great blog! 🙂

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  12. HesterLeyNel says:
    Jan 10, 2015 at 1:20 pm

    You are such a talented person and your love of beautiful things shines through on all your pages. I really enjoyed your lovely photographs, and reading your blogs and short stories. I will definitely make time to obtain and read your book. Thank you for dropping by on my blog.

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  13. vlandaman says:
    Jan 2, 2015 at 10:39 am

    Hello! You have a great blog! More interesting information! I enjoy it! Marry Christmas! 😉 And have a great weekend!

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  14. Sharmishtha Basu says:
    Dec 11, 2014 at 2:24 pm

    congratulations and all the best!

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  15. richardrensberry says:
    Dec 10, 2014 at 8:40 pm

    Enjoyed browsing your site. I took a break from my own writing to see where it would lead. Didn’t have a chance to read any of your short stories as of yet but will do in the near future.
    Thanks for the follow and the opportunity to connect with you.

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  16. allsmalltales says:
    Dec 9, 2014 at 10:12 pm

    Hi Carole! Congratulations on self publishing your work! It’s a tremendous accomplishment! As a newcomer to your page, I look forward to reading your blog posts!

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  17. ahouseofbooks says:
    Dec 4, 2014 at 7:46 pm

    Thanks for following ahouseofbooks! I’m returning the favour and look forward to reading more of your posts.

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  18. ckahniea1 says:
    Nov 25, 2014 at 1:30 am

    thanks for the like of two world Shaman…..you are such an interesting butterfly!

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  19. billyraychitwood1 says:
    Nov 12, 2014 at 5:00 pm

    Much good luck with “Tissue of Lies” – and thanks for following my blog, http://thefinalcurtain1.wordpress.com

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  20. amandasingtonwilliams says:
    Nov 12, 2014 at 2:02 pm

    Thanks for following. Love your blog!

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  21. Melissa Nicholson says:
    Nov 8, 2014 at 1:50 am

    Wish your book was in paperback. I need to break down and get a kindle I guess. 😉 Thank you for following my blog. I am going to follow you also. You are a great inspiration! Melissa

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  22. Thru His vessel JB says:
    Nov 6, 2014 at 6:08 pm

    You have some beautiful artwork here.

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  23. sandradan1 says:
    Nov 5, 2014 at 6:44 pm

    Hi Carole, thanks for visiting and following my blog! SD

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  24. chloekatnice says:
    Oct 30, 2014 at 3:32 am

    Hi Carole, thanks for following me, it is such an honor. You are my first follower to my start up blog and it makes me write more.

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    • caroleparkes says:
      Oct 30, 2014 at 10:29 am

      Everybody needs followers if they’re blogging, otherwise you are posting and no-one gets to see your post. Similarly, if you don’t follow others you’ll never see what they’re posting. Good luck with your blog site.:-)

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  25. carlisdm says:
    Oct 24, 2014 at 4:58 pm

    Hi! thanks for following my blog. I read the premise of “Tissue of Lies” and it certainly sounds intriguing, I´m adding it to my Kindle wish list, and I will definitely read it! 🙂

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  26. A Moran-Soley says:
    Oct 23, 2014 at 9:43 am

    Hi Carole, thanks for following me. It looks like we’re in a similar position, both with one book self published. I’m on half term next week – Ishall have a read of your book and post a review on amazon. If you get a chance, could I ask you to do the same? I’d be happy to gift a copy of the book to your kindle – it’s a children’s novel: The Lost Heirs http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Lost-Heirs-first-Adventures/dp/1502369052/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414053724&sr=8-1&keywords=The+lost+Heirs

    I’m on amandacmoran@gmail.com if you’re interested. Thanks a lot, and happy blogging!

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  27. Alyssa says:
    Oct 21, 2014 at 10:44 pm

    Hey, thank you for following me! Glad to come across another awesome blog! I always wanted to write stories for children! Following ya!

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  28. Sharron says:
    Oct 21, 2014 at 6:40 pm

    Thanks for following me. Every follower is a gift.
    I went on Amazon and bought your book, and I am looking forward to reading it. It’s always nice to read something from a fellow author who is “over the pond”. By the way, one of my favorite authors is Ken Follett. Lastly, my husband was born and raised in London.

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  29. anu99shree says:
    Oct 19, 2014 at 10:11 am

    Thank you so much for the follow..it feels nice to have an actual author read your blog…and have someone to provide you guidance…loved your blog…!!

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    • caroleparkes says:
      Oct 19, 2014 at 11:26 am

      You’re welcome! I suppose I am an author in the fact that I’ve published a book, but I still regard myself as a trainee and still learning the ropes. I’m happy to share any knowledge I gain in this writing journey, just as others have helped me by sharing their experiences. Blogging is a great way to gain friends and lots of writing advice.

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      • anu99shree says:
        Oct 26, 2014 at 1:43 pm

        that is true..blogging helps you find new people who can help you mature in ways that can’t be described. The fact that someone who has more experience than me would like to connect with me is very comforting. I am looking forward to reading about your experiences! 😀

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  30. dbodily2 says:
    Oct 18, 2014 at 11:23 am

    Thanks for the follow! I’m always excited to hear about other writers’ projects.

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  31. Mike Grant says:
    Oct 18, 2014 at 3:31 am

    Thanks for the follow…I look forward to exploring all you have to offer!!!

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  32. J.G. Lynn says:
    Oct 17, 2014 at 3:58 pm

    Thanks for following me, Carole! I’ve just started this blog thing and already have someone I don’t know following me! I’m taking it as a good sign!

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  33. raulconde001 says:
    Oct 16, 2014 at 3:59 pm

    Thanks for the follow. 🙂

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  34. joanbarbarasimon says:
    Oct 9, 2014 at 9:34 am

    Hi Carole,
    What a lovely site! I Good energy. You seem to be a blessed woman. Nearly 40 years of marriage? That’s an awesome achievement! I liked your post on the use of capital letters in English. Hope you’re prepared to break (tolerate those who) the rules from time to time. As another writer friend of mine once said: there’s not growth on the safe side

    Best,

    joan
    (and thanks for liking my education blog! I also have a fiction blog (if you dare!)

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    • caroleparkes says:
      Oct 9, 2014 at 10:35 am

      Thank you for your comment. As for me breaking the rules, that’s the reason I’m trying to learn. I break the rules all the time through my ignorance. Yes, even if I knew every tiny rule there was, I’d still break them now and again. I’m a bit of rebel at heart, and concentrating too much on the correctness of my writing would certainly impinge on my creativeness. I hope to strike a balance where I get the basics of grammar right, but can still tell a good story. By the way, it’s our fiftieth anniversary next year.

      You’re doing a great job with those children, I wish you all well. I will look up your fiction blog now.

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    • caroleparkes says:
      Oct 10, 2014 at 9:44 am

      I couldn’t find your fiction blog.

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  35. eastokkebye says:
    Oct 7, 2014 at 9:33 pm

    Thank you for stopping by my blog – looking forward to reading your short stories!

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  36. Trevor Belmont says:
    Oct 4, 2014 at 4:24 pm

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. Your book certainly sounds interesting. I’ll make sure to pick it up soon. =)

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  37. mcjanzen says:
    Oct 2, 2014 at 1:34 am

    You are so talented! I have enjoyed looking at your blog. I’m in love with the crazy patchwork quilt.

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  38. jjspina says:
    Oct 2, 2014 at 1:02 am

    Thank you for visiting my blog. Your book sounds intriguing. If you need a copy editor go to my website. I would be happy to work with you. http://jemsbooks.wordpress.com

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  39. Atiba says:
    Oct 1, 2014 at 7:20 am

    Thanks for the follow! I too have many interests like you! 😀
    Hope you won’t be disappointed with my blog where I’ll be posting much less frequently now, due to the new site.

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