Hayley Bell Parker
Stories To Escape With |
Stories To Escape With |
Stories should be an escape.
Some of my fiction is serious. Some of it is wildly and chaotically un-serious. At the end of the day, I hope you get sucked into a world where you can feel something.
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My Writing
Get to know the person behind the stories.
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There’s always a few stories up my sleeve!
My current project is a 32-year-old workaholic coming-of-age book club fiction based in Croatia, and comparable to The Wedding People (Alison Espach).
I’ve also been working on a historical fiction & true crime novel based on the last witch of Ireland.
When I’m not lost in the worlds of 19th century Ireland or modern-day Croatia cruising, I’m writing fictional short stories ranging from a misogynist old asshat on his honeymoon cruise to a pushed-too-far Millennial woman out for vengeance on her boss. You’re just as surprised as I am.
I am an active member of the DFW Writer’s Workshop.
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In no particular order:
Beth Is Dead (Katie Bernet)
The Wedding People (Alison Espach)
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow (Gabrielle Zevin)
The Frozen River (Ariel Lawhon)
Big Little Lies (Liane Moriarty)
Gone Girl (Gillian Flynn)
Outlander (Diana Gabaldon)
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Many books have inspired me through the years. Here are a few that hold a deeply special place in my heart:
In no particular order
The Hunger Games (Suzanne Collins)
Educated (Tara Westover)
The Story of My Life: An Afghan Girl on the Other Side of the Sky (Farah Ahmedi)
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo (Taylor Jenkins Reid)
The Song of Achilles (Madeline Miller)
Big Magic (Elizabeth Gilbert)
Kite Runner (Khaled Hosseini)
The Handmaid’s Tale (Margaret Atwood)
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow (Gabrielle Zevin)
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Outside of writing, I am a contract marketer for small, growing businesses. Tackling big, messy problems and making sense of chaos is my forte.
I am the resident lap for our 11-pound Shihtzu, Zoey, who supports my writing only if it means she can get pup cups on coffee runs.
Moving my body is a big part of keeping a fresh mind. I’m a competitive Olympic Weightlifter, and love to spend time walking outside.
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Writing is more fun with friends - let’s connect! You can find me here:
BlueSky: @hayleybellparker.bsky.social
hayley[at]hayleybellparker
