Frank Parker: 6 books

An in-depth study of the events leading up to the Irish Potato Famine in the latter half of the 19th century. “This is a deeply researched and well-written book. I was expecting it to focus almost entirely on the famine years. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it covers much broader topics...

Most of the stories and other bits and pieces in this collection were written in response to a word or phrase given as a prompt at the end of a weekly meeting of the Laois Writers' Group. The purpose of the prompt was to stimulate the creative juices. Members were expected to bring the fruit of their...

The Normans in twelfth century Ireland through the eyes of the woman who married their leader. “a 12th century male world of war, intrigue, rebellion and brutal retribution [told in the] first person perspective of a young woman. . . A great tale, well told.”

The title poem A Way With Words is a lament from a writer who lacks confidence in his ability. In Sibling Rivalry a brother discovers the source of his sister’s suddenly acquired wealth. In Moonlight Revelation a couple find forgiveness when one becomes the victim of a crime. Keep the Giraffe Burning...

When his father is shot in a tragic accident, young Henry runs away taking the family pet. Join family members and neighbours as they search for the boy and his dog in hope of averting another tragedy. Set in rural England in 1947, a time of political upheaval, Summer Day offers a glimpse of times...

A tale of sexual harrassment and worse. What happened forty years ago has repercussions in the present day for three of the four people who kept the secret. A writer, his aunt and a politician. The fourth person, a soap star, is dead. Her daughter needs to know the truth about her birth. A...