Book – Alan Parkinson

What writers want.

May 14, 2018

Ever wondered what the writer in your life wants from you? Here’s a handy guide. … More What writers want.

There’s no such thing as a free book …

November 21, 2016

I’ve been toying with the idea of serialising Leg It for some time and I’ve decided to give it a go. I’m going to release approximately 1,000 words every Monday and allow people to read it for free. The book is approximately 83,000 words so it will of course take some time to read the … More There’s no such thing as a free book …

Did I make the cut? My guide to editing.

September 26, 2016

Some years ago I wrote about the editing process for Leg It and how I expected to edit Idle Threats. Now that I have finished my third novel, Counterbalance, it is probably time to revisit the process and see if anything has changed. As always, this is how I chose to do it. It isn’t … More Did I make the cut? My guide to editing.

Getting my face in the paper.

September 14, 2016

I mentioned a couple of days ago that I will be appearing at the Sunderland Literature and Creative Writing Festival. Today I was lucky enough to get invited along to the official launch photoshoot alongside fellow authors Sheila Quigley, Holly Sterling and Iain Rowan. As all of my previous ‘official’ photos were taken either in … More Getting my face in the paper.

Sunderland Literature and Creative Writing Festival 2016

September 12, 2016

Very pleased to officially announce my involvement in the Sunderland Literature and Creative Writing Festival 2016. I shall be making three appearances. The first two are talks about my books and where I get my inspiration. Monday 3rd October 3-4pm National Glass Centre. Monday 17th October 2-3pm Shiney Row Library. The final appearance will be … More Sunderland Literature and Creative Writing Festival 2016

Singing, soiling and exit strategies. My final guide to Metro etiquette.

September 10, 2016

In the final instalment of my Metro etiquette guide we’ll be looking at some of the things that are most likely to get you strung up by your fellow passengers. Entertainment I think it should be clear by now that the absolute last thing you should be doing whilst on The Metro is talking to … More Singing, soiling and exit strategies. My final guide to Metro etiquette.